Mother’s Day 2020 will pose a host of challenges this year — but it could also be an important (and needed) sales opportunity during the crisis for florists who are able to operate safely. Ahead of the holiday, the Society of American Florists has created a new...
As U.S. floriculture producers see sales drop dramatically year over year due to the COVID-19 crisis, the Society of American Florists is actively working with Congress and the USDA to secure access to grower aid. Congress allocated $9.5 billion to the USDA in the...
Domestic flower growers have seen an average of 40 percent drop in sales in recent weeks —and the bottom may be still yet to come for many growers, according to a recent survey conducted by the Society of American Florists. SAF surveyed domestic floriculture producers...
How are you doing so far in 2020 — and what do you need to do now to prepare for the future and minimize your risks in good times and uncertain ones? Access Floral Management’s updated three-part financial series “Floral Accounting: Back to Basics” for some of the...
A recent HubSpot Report confirmed something florists already know: Customer expectations are HIGH. According to the report, 75 percent of customers are more likely to buy from a company that offers personalized recommendations. (Fifty-four percent would rather spend...
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