The floral industry lost several professionals whose contributions won’t be forgotten. If there are other professionals you’d like to remember, please include their names and a link to their obituary or your memories of them in the comments at the end of this article....
On the heels of a disappointing Thanksgiving, florists are strategizing ways to boost holiday sales, control costs and respond to consumers’ inflation woes. In a survey by the Society of American Florists sent to retail members last month, just 13 percent of...
There are many ways to add value to an arrangement, whether it be through the variety of the flowers used, the stature of the arrangement, or the container. But there are some methods that add a perceived value for the consumer, while still being cost effective for...
A vice president of a floral supply company with a global market outlook. A third-generation florist whose business has grown 149 percent in the last 10 years with three retail locations and the launch of a wholesale division. A vice president of a loral greens...
Is the rising cost of goods squeezing your profit margins? Are you looking for ways to cut costs in the face of a possible economic downturn? The Society of American Florists’ second course in the Forecasting Your Future Series focuses on ways business owners can...
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