A dedicated family man and a much-admired industry leader who advocated tirelessly for domestic flower growers died peacefully on Feb. 21. Arne M. Thirup, AAF, the former President of Pajaro Valley Greenhouses Inc. in Watsonville, California, was 90 years old. “Arne...
A mid-week holiday, mild weather in much of the country, a strong economy — and a lot of blood, sweat and savvy marketing and promotion led to a strong Valentine’s Day this year for many florists. Sixty-eight percent of Society of American Florists retailer members...
Steady as she goes. That’s one takeaway from a national survey commissioned by the Society of American Florists and conducted by the market research firm Ipsos immediately after Valentine’s Day. Compared to previous years, the survey found a fairly consistent number...
Imagine your shop on an ordinary afternoon. A man walks through the front door, looking a little confused — he’s definitely not a regular and you can tell he hasn’t been in many flower shops. How does your staff greet him? If the answer is by asking, “how can I help...
When Deborah De La Flor, AIFD, PFCI, heard about the horrific mass shooting last week in Parkland, Florida, she could almost feel her heart breaking for the victims, their families and friends. Within hours, she was pouring her grief into floral designs, including a...
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