Fans tuning into the 2016 Summer Olympic Games in Rio over the past two weeks have noticed something important missing during the medal ceremonies:...
Olympic Organizers Ditch Flowers from Medals Ceremonies
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Floral Industry News
Teleflora Chooses Finalists for Tom Butler Award
Teleflora has narrowed the contenders for 2nd Annual Tom Butler Retailer of the Year Award from 100 florist nominations to 10. This year’s recipient...
Missing Your Motivational Mojo? Find it at SAF Maui 2016
Is your sales team stuck in the same-old, same-old? Are you struggling to motivate people to increase average transactions and go after bigger...
46 Percent of SAF Members ‘Optimistic’ About 2016 Sales
So far, business in 2016 has been pretty good, and, halfway through the year, many floral industry members are planning for a strong finish....
At Some Businesses, Cash Isn’t King
As more businesses adapt to chip cards and customers who want to pay for items with apps, an old-fashioned method of settling bills may be falling...
AFE Memorial Tribute Established for Jim Nordlie
Kennicott Brothers Company and Nordlie Inc. have established the Jim Nordlie Memorial Tribute through the American Floral Endowment (AFE). James...
50 Ways to Profit with Tropicals
Get your eyes and iPhones on 50 fabulous designs in “Hawaii-50,” a fast-paced, Pinterest-friendly, made-to-Instagram session at SAF Maui 2016, the...
Michigan Floral Foundation Honors Longtime Syndicate Sales Leader
On October 25, the Michigan Floral Foundation (MFF) will honor Del Demaree Jr., AAF, with induction into the organization’s Hall of Fame. Last year,...
At Political Conventions, SAF Speaks Up for Floral Industry
Impassioned speeches, protestors, balloons, pop stars and celebrities may have grabbed the headlines last month during the two political parties’...
As Democrats Take the Stage, Philly Small Business Owners Get to Work
With an estimated 50,000 visitors in town this week for the 2016 Democratic National Convention, local businesses in Philadelphia are looking to...
See the Best Crops in Outstanding Varieties Exhibit
Florists who want to add a dash of something new to their design room and coolers will soon have the chance to review more than 5,000 stems of the...
Back to School at the College of Cool
Get ready for a crash course in the hottest products on the market as the wacky professors from Professional Floral Communicators – International...
Sylvia Cup Floral Design Competition Entry Deadline is Aug. 3
Two dozen of the nation’s best floral designers will be given the same flowers, foliage and design supplies — and two hours to create the surprise...
FTD Recognizes Major Anniversaries
FTD is pleased to announce the FTD Florist Members who have achieved a major milestone anniversary with the 106-year-old floral network. FTD...
Professional Floral Communicators – International to Induct Three Speakers
The Society of American Florists will honor three professionals with induction into Professional Floral Communicators – International (PFCI) during...