There’s a reason “there’s an app for that” became a catchphrase, according to Crystal Vilkaitis, owner of Crystal Media. “It seems like there is an app for everything these days,” writes Vilkaitis in the November issue of Floral Management magazine. “And, while you...
After an eight-year tenure that included a high profile spin-off and acquisition, FTD’s president and CEO, Rob Apatoff, will be stepping down. This change was announced prior to the company’s third quarter results, which showed improved profitability despite modest...
Your website says, “Send a breath of spring! This bountiful array practically bursts with sunshine!” Do customers sense similar energy and excitement when they call? Using evocative language to express the emotional impact of a gift of flowers boosts customer...
Almost 860 floral industry members were in Miami last week for the 2016 Floral Distribution Conference — making it the best attended conference in the history of the Wholesale Florist & Florist Supplier Association. The high attendance continues an upward trend....
The Pantone Institute passed over some longtime fall color favorites this year when it came up with seasonal picks for autumn. Instead of reds and golds, the venerable color forecaster called for dusty pinks and blues tinged with gray. For many florists, those kinds...
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