On the heels of a successful — yet challenging — December, almost half of the florists surveyed by the Society of American Florists say they are expecting Valentine’s Day sales to increase o... Read more
Supply issues, staffing shortages, the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic — all these factors once again pushed florists to devise new strategies to handle the December holidays while simultaneously... Read more
Valentine’s Day profits will be put to the test thanks to the rising costs. How does a florist offer Valentine’s Day arrangements and still turn a profit? Industry professionals shared their... Read more
Clay Atchison III wants men to step up this Valentine’s Day. “Most likely, they haven’t done a romantic thing all year long except for maybe these flowers or whatever they decide to do,” say... Read more
Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away, and the Society of American Florists has new social media and marketing materials to encourage customers to order early and celebrate their love wit... Read more
Valentine’s Day falls on a Monday this year, a slower sales day for what is typically one of the busiest holiday weeks for florists. With two years of pandemic sales in the rearview mi... Read more
It’s that time of year when flowers are often portrayed in a negative light to give a competitive edge to other products vying for Valentine’s Day spending dollars. As the voice of the flora... Read more
Valentine’s Day is always busy, but this year, February 14 falls on the Monday after Super Bowl Sunday, which could bring additional challenges. The Society of American Florists’ learning hu... Read more
Now that the trees and wreaths have come down and the New Year’s confetti has been swept away, it’s time to jump on Valentine’s Day prep. This year, the holiday lands on a Monday which tradi... Read more
Ongoing labor shortages continue to impact retail florists as Valentine’s Day approaches—and the Society of American Florists is here to help with two new resources: Join SAF on Jan. 11 at 2... Read more
