Each year, Valentine’s Day is one of the busiest holidays for florists. This year, February 14 falls on a Sunday during a long holiday weekend,...
2 Ways to Get Ready for a Successful Valentine’s Day
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Valentine’s Day
Industry Members Map Out Potential V-Day Supply Slowdowns
As the floral industry preps for a Sunday Valentine’s Day on a three-day weekend in 2021, a panel of experienced professionals from all segments...
After Strong Thanksgiving Sales, Florists Set Sights on Christmas, Valentine’s Day
As they move deeper into the Christmas season and prep for a pandemic Valentine’s Day, florists around the country say they are applying lessons...
Ahead of Valentine’s Day, Florists Express Tempered Optimism
Retail florists appear cautiously optimistic about Valentine’s Day 2021, which falls on a Sunday holiday during a long weekend — a typically...
Designer Highlights Platonic V-Day Gifts
Ever since the NBC sitcom “Parks & Rec” introduced the concept of “Galentine’s Day” 10 years ago, Americans have increasingly been finding ways...
Prep for a Strong, Successful Valentine’s Day
If you’re not registered for the Society of American Florists’ virtual event, Gear Up for Valentine’s Day, taking place on December 4, don’t worry....
V-Day 2021 Playbook: ‘Planning and Prep are More Important’
For Anton Engelmann, the owner of Town and Country Gardens in Geneva, Illinois, Easter sales were “epic,” and Mother’s Day was “good.” With...
Gear Up for Valentine’s Day on Dec. 4
Valentine’s Day 2021 falls on a Sunday, during a holiday week and in the midst of a global pandemic. Feeling overwhelmed? Kick off a strong,...
SAF Asks Google, Postmates to Delete Default Courier Links
Dear SAF Retailer: We've reached out to Postmates and Google, asking the companies to remove the courier service's links from florists' local Google...
Teleflora Unveils New Valentine’s Day Campaign
Want to show affection without any cringey undertones? Send flowers. That’s the message behind Teleflora’s latest campaign, “Flowers Say It Best,”...
4 Quick Tech Fixes for a Smooth Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day (on a Friday, sigh, on a long weekend, double sigh) has plenty of variables you can’t control. One thing you can be in charge of:...
Baby, How You Feelin’? How to Pitch V-Day to Singles
Fresh, new (Lizzo-inspired!) social media posts from the Society of American Florists can help you pitch V-Day promos to clients who love the...
What’s On Your Valentine’s Day To-Do List Calendar?
It’s no secret that February is the most chaotic of all months for retail florists. Feeling overwhelmed about what to do when? Here are day-by-day...
7 New Social Media Posts for Valentine’s Day
“Don't get feathers all ruffled, flitting about at the last minute in February. Order Valentine's Day flowers now. You know we're already thinking...
News Reports Recommend Valentine’s Day Flowers from SAF Florists
Talk about ringing endorsements. The Better Business Bureau and Kiplinger recommended shoppers buy Valentine’s Day flowers from florists who belong...