In the wake of higher freight costs and limited supply brought on by COVID-19, local flower farmers are filling a much-needed fresh product gap —...
As wholesalers and importers continue to warn of backorders and limited availability of flowers, potted plants and hardgoods, florists are getting...
The only thing constant in life is change — a message the global pandemic drove home hard. Floriculture professionals adapted, reimagining...
Last year’s spring and summer event cycle ground to a halt as weddings, graduations, family gatherings and a host of other events were first...
Disruptions to the Colombian floral supply chain resulting from anti-government demonstrations in May have dissipated, at least for now. But while...
Ten days of protests sparked by a controversial proposal for tax reform began by causing minor delays in flower shipments from some farms in...
Protests sparked by a controversial proposal for tax reform last week in Colombia caused minor delays in flower shipments from some farms but did...
Pick up the phone. Plan your media strategy. Prune your online offerings. As the countdown to Mother’s Day ticks down, there are still things you...
For retail florists, the pressure of supply shortages adds one more challenge to spring’s busy floral holidays. Administrative Professionals’ Week...
Looking ahead to Mother’s Day, the biggest worry for many florists is, “How can I be sure I will be able to get the fresh flowers and plants I need,...
Pandemic-driven popularity of flowers and plants, supply chain challenges, recruiting and engaging a reliable workforce—these are just some of the...
As sourcing plant material has become more difficult than ever, due to high demand and a stressed supply chain, florists looking to expand their...
How are industry companies implementing and leveraging business-to-business e-commerce technologies — and what do changes, shifts and disruptions in...
When Society of American Florists members from around the country and across segments convened virtually Sept. 30 for the association’s annual...
The global pandemic has created many new challenges for floral industry businesses — and disruptions will be long lasting. But a new Society of...