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The group that represents the flower farmers behind three-quarters of Colombia’s flower exports continued its push for goodwill — and increased...
SAF’s Petal It Forward event that took place in New York City and nationwide on October 7 keeps on giving. To keep the momentum of the positive...
Deck those halls, trim your trees and get your web site and social media pages holiday-ready: Analysts are predicting this holiday season could be a...
Merry Christmas? Happy Birthday? Congratulations? Those are the worn-out greetings of another era. That’s according to The New York Times, which...
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....
Here’s an idea that might sound like trouble: Spend a fall Saturday away from your business, talking with friends and meeting new people in a...
To better compete against discount stores and online retailers, Saks is “making some radical changes” to its flagship department store on Fifth...
A well-known florist in Sarasota, Florida, has sold the retail and wholesale arm of his business to dedicate more time to developing marketing and...
This holiday season, if a competitor slams flowers as a “gift that dies,” florists have an elegant retort: That’s the point. A new essay in The New...
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled against the Obama Administration on Nov. 9, preventing the administration from implementing its sweeping...
With the launch of a new service in select cities, Uber is working to position itself as a delivery option for small-business owners — and it’s...
Jack Van Namen (seated, center) was recently honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in a ceremonial luncheon held at the Kennicott/Vans facility...
In the run-up to Thanksgiving, Christmas (and, for that matter, Valentine’s Day), make sure blogging is on your daily to-do list. Otherwise, you’re...
Everyone loves a winner. This month's issue of Floral Management is flush with them. From the winners of SAF’s annual awards, to the floral...
A longtime retail flower shop is at the forefront of a new effort to encourage more Americans to save for retirement. Thanks to a connection forged...