Following a more than 30-year-tenure with the Society of American Florists — most notably as editor-in-chief of Floral Management and SAF’s online newsletters, Wednesday E-Brief and Saturday Sales Wake-Up — Kate Penn took the helm as the association’s CEO in November....
Absent any major gift-giving holidays, the summer months can spell long, barren days for retailers. This year, a Michigan florist has an idea to combat the slowdown: hosting a weekly “pop up” shop in a local park. Starting June 26, Blumz… by JR Designs, which has...
Years ago, cramming website copy with meta tag keywords was all it took to achieve a top ranking in Google results. These days, the search engine giant requires a more nuanced and sophisticated effort, rewarding sites that provide a fulfilling and enjoyable experience...
In August 2016, Starbright Floral Design in New York City sponsored a fundraiser for RED, a charity founded by pop singer Bono to eradicate AIDS, which included five courses prepared by five celebrity chefs. Among them: Anthony Bourdain, the storied chef, author,...
Despite its indisputable status as an essential for human life, water remains something many people take for granted. A new campaign by the San Diego Water Authority aims to change that — with the help of SAF member Resendiz Brothers Protea Growers in Fallbrook,...
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