Anyone tasked with ordering ‘Playa Blanca’ or ‘Quicksand’ during the height of wedding season knows some roses can be as hard to come by as Taylor Swift concert tickets. In the May/June issu... Read more
At 33, Carrie Moore is a young business owner, navigating the ups and downs and ins and outs of running her Custer, South Dakota flower shop. But she doesn’t do it alone. Not only does she h... Read more
Supply chain bottlenecks, the impact of climate change on crops and inflation are all reasons why couples should work closely with florists. That was the among the advice offered by the popu... Read more
The media is looking for Mother’s Day stories, and many news outlets seem to be focusing on supply chain issues and inflation — and how that will affect availability and pricing of flowers.... Read more
According to a National Retail Federation survey, 72 percent of consumers intend to buy Mom flowers this weekend, representing approximately $2.9 billion in spending. To help fulfill that hu... Read more
Inflation, supply chain stagnation and other negative effects of ongoing global crises are expected to abate, but the floral industry will likely not see marked improvement until year-end, a... Read more
For all the challenges that have come from the pandemic, it has also helped drive positive change in the floral industry, proving that adaptable businesses can thrive even in uncertain times... Read more
Plan and order well in advance. Communicate throughout the supply chain. Update online inventory. Work with what you have. That was the advice from florists, wholesalers, importers and other... Read more
Floral style preferences vary geographically and demographically; still, there are several universal trends in the industry that have come to be in part because of the pandemic. In the lates... Read more
Rising costs. Stalled supply chains. Labor woes. Make sure Congress understands the impact of these challenges on your business. Join your peers at SAF’s 42nd annual Congressional Action Day... Read more