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Floral Industry News
Industry Pros Share Last-Minute Holiday Tips
It's the final, year-end push, and you're trying to find time to drink all the coffee and fill all the orders — plus, sleep a little, too. How can...
SAF Legislative Priorities Enacted Into Law
The $867 billion Farm Bill approved by Congress on Dec. 12 includes an update to the U.S. Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA) that will protect and...
New York Times Touts Importance of Holiday Window Displays
The “secret” to attention-grabbing window displays in an age when many consumers are walking by stores, eyes glued to their phones, or driving by...
Expert Tips from a CPA to Get You Through the Holidays
Hustling to find reliable, friendly seasonal drivers during the most wonderful time of the year? Try reaching out to senior citizens, suggests Paul...
SAF Keeps Strong Ties in New Congress
Embed from Getty Images The 116th Congress members-elect pose for a group photo on the East Front Plaza of the US Capitol in Washington, DC on...
Escalation of Additional Tariffs on Hard Goods Delayed — For Now
The United States has agreed to temporarily delay the escalation of certain additional tariffs on floriculture hard goods produced in China from 10...
Alan “Buddy” Jacobson: 1931 –2018
Alan “Buddy” Jacobson, the former president and chairman of Jacobson Floral Supply in Boston, died Nov. 29. He was 87 years old. Jacobson joined the...
Teleflora Surprises Military Mom with Heartwarming Family Reunion
Through the power of 4K projection technology, floor-to-ceiling screens, and a meticulous recreation of a family’s dining room, Teleflora recently...
Dozens Soak Up Knowledge During Packed Day of Education
Christmas is in 76 days — and Valentine’s Day arrives (rain, shine, snowstorms or otherwise) just 51 days later. So, retail florists could be...
Experts Bring Insight on New Tech, Profits, Service and More to Portland
Does the idea of learning new skills make you feel a little uncomfortable? You're not alone. In fact, a 2015 study from Chapman University found...
Get Your V-Day Game Plan in Nashville
While there’s still one month left in 2018, as we all know, it's never too early to start planning for February's big event. Save the date for the...
Industry Members Lend Aid to Wildfire Evacuees
Nearly three weeks after the deadliest wildfire in California’s recorded history began, it is fully contained, thanks in part to recent rains, which...
Florists Collect 858 Children’s Books for Public Libraries
Sister companies Royer’s Flowers & Gifts, Stephenson’s Flowers & Gifts and Connells Maple Lee Flowers & Gifts recently concluded their...
Florists Mourn Tommy Bright Winner James Morley, AAF, AIFD, PFCI
James Raymond Morley, AAF, AIFD, PFCI, who devoted his life to educating and improving the floral industry, died November 3 in Oklahoma City,...