Fewer weddings and events, more people traveling and extreme heat are compounding what’s already been a slow summer for flower sales for some amid lingering inflation and economic uncertainty, say floral professionals who are holding out hope for better fall sales....
Editor’s note: This is a new series to celebrate floral professionals’ ‘wins’ and inspire others with stories of innovations, problems solved, successful sales strategies and more. Have a win to share? Email SAF NOW’s managing editor, Amanda Jedlinsky. Jen Barnard,...
In the drive to create seamless ecommerce experiences, the smallest details matter. How many clicks does it take to check out? One too many and the cart could be abandoned. Are retailers properly providing up-sell opportunities and presenting items in a way that...
Is artificial intelligence working for you? From writing emails to crunching data, AI is a useful tool for business owners, including those in the floral industry. Software continues to be developed to perform everyday tasks — from the complex to the mundane. During...
Planning a calendar of social media content that engages, informs and sells to your audience can be a tall task. In the July/August issue of Floral Management, florist Kelsey Thompson, AIFD, of the marketing agency Petals and Profits, offers tips to create content...
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