They learned how to upsell and book more weddings while creating designs for different budgets. They heard strategies for better communication in the shop — and with customers. They picked up plans to incentivize workers. And they fawned over the latest fresh product...
Consumer expectations and buying habits have changed since the start of the pandemic, and because of that e-commerce will continue to be a driving force in floral sales. How does a floral business successfully meet consumers’ expectations and market to different...
A journey through the life of a flower from breeding to delivery at a retail flower shop. A behind-the-scenes tour in which attendees will follow flowers from the tarmac at Miami International Airport to a wholesaler and bouquet maker. A ‘Chopped’ style tournament in...
A slew of financial companies are contacting florists offering to file for the Employee Retention Credit (ERC), but floral industry leaders warn that some of those companies’ practices might be questionable. Philadelphia retailer Chris Drummond, AAF, PFCI, was among...
The U.S. floriculture industry’s sales grew nearly 16 percent from 2019 to 2021, hitting the $6 billon mark for the first time, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS). The 2021...
The Society of American Florists is the association that connects and cultivates a thriving floral community for: all participants of the U.S. floral industry and offers exciting benefits for the following types of businesses:
Each month, SAF member business and their teams enjoy the floral industry’s leading source for progressive business trends, shop management tactics, online marketing strategies, product quality and design trends and more.
The Sustainability Spotlight is a special edition of Floral Management showcasing the work of floral industry companies that have committed to environmental, social, and economic sustainability.
Stay in the know! Sign up to receive text messages from SAF and we’ll deliver important news, announcements, special offers, and reminders straight to your phone. Opt out at any time!