Joy to the world! The Pantone Color Institute has selected its 2018 color of the year and it’s especially “florist friendly.” Last week the venerable design firm unveiled its new pick, “Ultr... Read more
Knowing what to charge wedding and event clients can be tricky. When retailers miscalculate, they risk not making a profit. Fortunately, help is on the way. “Creating a profitable event pack... Read more
Here’s a trend you’ve probably heard something about already: Most millennials aren’t dreaming of or investing in McMansions. (Maybe in the pages of Floral Management!) “Millennials prefer s... Read more
The landing place of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims, best-known for its clam chowder, fish and chips, baked beans and lobsters, is the next stop for the Society of American Florists’ 1-Day P... Read more
What is going on with the economy, and how can I position my floral business accordingly? Is now a good time to hire? Or buy a big-ticket item for the shop? If you find yourself struggling w... Read more
The retail industry changed drastically in the 1990s, when the invention of the World Wide Web allowed shoppers to place orders at any hour of the day with the touch of a button. Since then,... Read more
What do Sears, RadioShack and Bebe have in common? They’re closing brick-and-mortar stores. And, they aren’t alone. As of mid-June, 4,789 store closure announcements had been made this year... Read more
When the wedding dress store Alfred Angelo filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy last week, the news sent brides around the country into a panic — and presented an opportunity for some wedding vend... Read more
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. Florists who cater to a less affluent customer base envy uptown competitors with their higher-order values. At the same time, thos... Read more
Even the most resourceful and bottom-line oriented retailers likely have a goldmine of unrealized profit — buried in their costs, said retail floral financial analyst Derrick Myers, CPA, CFP... Read more
