The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an updated Form I-9 last week to help employers verify the identity of new...
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Floral Industry News
Thanksgiving Disappoints Many Florists, but Christmas Looks Promising
The 2015 holiday season may not end up being one for the record books … but, for many retailers, it’s shaping up to be a relatively healthy season,...
Unrest in Ecuador Leads to Disruptions in Floral Industry Supply Chain
Ecuador’s President Lenín Moreno has moved the government out of Quito amid violent protests that have also disrupted the floral industry supply...
Texas A&M Researcher Seeks Input for Study on Floral Industry Education, Careers
Creating and maintaining a reliable workforce is a major challenge with which floral industry pros from all segments are wrestling: A recent Society...
Wedding Study Highlights Local Wedding Pros
In honor of Small Business Saturday this weekend, The Knot has released a study that lets consumers in on a little trade secret: Making weddings...
Federal Government Seeks Grower Input on Hemp Production Program
The federal government is seeking input from growers on hemp production in the United States — and the Society of American Florists is encouraging...
3 Ways to Prep Your Business Now for the Next Recession
Floral industry professionals are moving into 2020 with a still-strong economy, but overall growth has slowed and there are headwinds, including...
Washington Post Story Explores Flower Meanings
Flowers speak volumes. That was the emphasis of a recent Washington Post feature, which explored the sentiments behind specific blossoms and the...
Industry Says Good-Bye to Mentor, Friend and Leader: Peter Ullrich, 1942-2016
A floral industry leader who many considered a mentor, friend and unparalleled big thinker died in late June. Peter Ullrich, the former CEO and...
Philadelphia Florist Appears on ABC Sitcom
Fans of “The Goldbergs” on ABC may have noticed that the zany family of five has some pretty familiar neighbors. The series is a slightly...
68 Percent of Florists Report Increased Valentine’s Day Sales
A mid-week holiday, mild weather in much of the country, a strong economy — and a lot of blood, sweat and savvy marketing and promotion led to a...
News Reports Recommend Valentine’s Day Flowers from SAF Florists
Talk about ringing endorsements. The Better Business Bureau and Kiplinger recommended shoppers buy Valentine’s Day flowers from florists who belong...
Michigan Senator Pushes for Farm Bill Fixes
Important adjustments to the Farm Bill are now in the works, thanks in large part to a Midwest senator recently honored for her support of the...
Five-Year Pattern Shows Uptick in Valentine’s Day Buyers
Last month, more American adults bought floral gifts for Valentine’s Day and they also spent more on average per transaction. Twenty-nine percent of...
Christine Boldt Receives John H. Walker Award
Christine Boldt, executive vice president of the Association of Floral Importers of Florida (AFIF), received the Society of American Florists’ 2018...