The U.S. economy is strong now — but how do you prep for what the future will bring? That’s a question on the minds of many floral industry business owners and entrepreneurs, and it’s a question that Charlie Hall, Ph.D., professor and Ellison Chair at the Department...
A groundbreaking research fund that has supported scientific innovation in the floral industry for nearly three decades is getting a boost in its effort to provide high quality, cutting-edge research today and into the future, thanks to a strategic new agreement...
The dog days of summer are here and you — like many florists — might be looking for ways to attract more everyday business and stay top-of-mind with customers who are more occupied with beach trips and vacation plans. Lucky for you, you probably have a sales- and...
You’ve likely already read the news that experts say another 12,000 national retail stores will close in the U.S. this year — a bleak-sounding estimate that underscores the uphill battle brick-and-mortar operations face in the age of online shopping. Still, many local...
If you want to drive customer service pro Tim Huckabee truly bananas, ask a person browsing your store, “How much do you want to spend?” The longtime advisor to thousands of retail flower shops took to the Society of American Florists’ website earlier today to share...
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