On October 7, more than 2,000 people in Chicago received a surprise gift of flowers, courtesy of Kennicott Brothers Company and Ashland Addison Florist Company, two participants in SAF’s national Petal It Forward campaign. In return, the two companies received...
This time of year, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland and Andy Williams might be among your most influential salespeople. (But not Alvin, Simon and Theodore…) According to a study by Entertainment Media Research Ltd., the way into many consumers’ wallets during the holidays is...
As Clark Griswold will attest, decking the halls can be a painstaking chore, indeed. Fortunately, dressing up your cyber store (website and social media pages) takes a mere minute. SAF has six different designs for Hanukkah and Christmas, available in multiple...
While you’re busy checking off items on your shopping list for loved ones this holiday season, don’t forget your own (business’) needs — and wants. This month’s Floral Management is chock-full of smart buys for savvy retailers. Floral Management contributing editor...
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, take a few minutes to thank the employees who help make your dream a reality. Before you break for the long weekend, assemble your staff and tell them how much you appreciate how hard they work together to make your shop the best it can...
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