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In preparation for a Sunday Valentine's Day, almost 40 percent of
retail florists boosted their promotional efforts this year compared to
2009. About half said they put in about the same amount of effort in
marketing and advertising as last year. The results, from SAF's
post-holiday survey, are fresh inspiration for florists facing the
spring-holiday season. |
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To
help growers better understand and eliminate common pests, organizers
of last month's 2010 Pest & Production Management Conference in
Orlando decided to broaden the focus and deepen the level of
discussion.
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Red roses fell from favor this Valentine's Day, as bouquets of mixed flowers and roses in other colors gained popularity. |
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Will proposed ergonomics regulations mean more recordkeeping for
florists? Will a new tax be levied on flowers? Are independent
contractors - and those who hire them -going to face closer scrutiny?
And what exactly will a new consumer protection agency mean for
retailers? |
 You don’t become an icon waiting for opportunity to come your way and
you don’t become a beloved, respected peer by gloating over your many,
many accomplishments. From the day a very young Hannaford put an ad in
his hometown newspaper seeking work in floriculture, he approached each
day with a will to keep working, learning and helping his country’s
beautiful resource also grow its economy. And he never expected
accolades or put down his ever-present notebook, assuming he had
learned enough. |
