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SAF Graphics Celebrate Fourth of July Flowers
Remind social media followers to include flowers in their Fourth of July celebrations. The Society of American Florists provides members with seven...
Do You Deliver ‘Wow’? Find Out How, in St. Louis
When Ford set out to survey the retail landscape at the start of 2017, it found something notable: 48 percent of Americans say they’ll buy more from...
Benchmark Your Business
Wondering how your Mother’s Day sales compared to other retail florists across the country? The Society of American Florists surveys member...
Free Social Media Training for SAF Members
Social media is crucial to business success. That’s why the Society of American Florists has arranged a special social media training opportunity...
To Capture Millennial Customers, Think Small
The “new” American Dream for millennials: a small — sometimes really small — house. According to a 2015 survey by the National Association of Home...
NYC Florist Pops Up in Lux Retail Store
In an effort to spiff up its image with millennial shoppers, an iconic retailer is returning to its floral roots — and including a New York City...
Watch Mother’s Day Mania WebBlast
Are you, your staff, your shop and website ready for Mother’s Day? Really? Find out by watching the 30-minute “Mother’s Day Mania,” a WebBlast...
Free WebBlast to Give Mother’s Day Marketing, Sales Pointers
The National Retail Federation is estimating that 69 percent of those celebrating Mother’s Day will buy mom flowers — so now is the time for...
Want a Big APW? Push for Sales Early Next Week
Kevin Keser has a message for florists who write off Administrative Professionals Week as a non-event: Don’t give up — there are plenty of sales to...
Chocolate Unites Neighbors, Spurs Foot Traffic
Small business owners in Sellinsgrove, Pennsylvania, have stumbled upon something locals simply can’t resist: chocolate. About 30 businesses banded...
APW Sales: Ask and You Shall Receive, Say Some Retailers
Partnerships, persistence and patience. Those three attributes seem to be a common thread among florists who experienced success last year with...
APW Prep: Prompt Sales
Encourage customers to recognize administrative professionals next week — and tout the benefits of flowers and plants in the workplace. The Society...
Free WebBlast to Prep Retailers for Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day requires all hands on deck. That’s why the Society of American Florists is bringing in four experts to address the hot spots flower...
Apply to Win Floral Management Marketer of the Year Award
What do a unique store app and loyalty program, a new floral holiday, a rebranded bridal spin-off business, and a partnership with a Major League...