Inflation. Increased interest rates. A looming recession. With all the worrisome economic signals, will consumers want to shell out for flowers for mom? Two trusted sources say there is plen... Read more
Americans’ pocketbooks have been hit hard by inflation, which last June hit a 40-year high. To keep business from drying up, florists have had to find new strategies to add value and deliver... Read more
Take a glance at a few headlines and it can be hard to make sense of what’s happening with the economy. For instance, inflation was down from 8.2 percent in September to 7.7 percent in Octob... Read more
Domestic flower growers have seen an average of 40 percent drop in sales in recent weeks —and the bottom may be still yet to come for many growers, according to a recent survey conducted by... Read more
Floral industry professionals are moving into 2020 with a still-strong economy, but overall growth has slowed and there are headwinds, including uncertainty surrounding trade issues and the... Read more
As heads of states — and heads of multinational companies — begin to respond to U.S.-imposed tariffs on products from China, the European Union and other countries, one economist with deep r... Read more
After nearly a decade of tough times for retailers, the future looks rosy. On Monday, the National Retail Federation released its 2018 economic forecast, projecting that retail industry sal... Read more
How Will ‘Trumponomics’ Affect Industry Businesses?
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
Here’s a question florists ask Derrick Myers, CPA, CFP, all the time: How can I cut my labor during the slow summer and still keep my employees for the busier times? “It’s easy for me to sug... Read more