Floral

Nurserymens Exchange today announced it will lay off 135 of its roughly 300 employees, blaming the recession for declining company sales. After 60 days of administrative leave, the employees will be terminated in early September. …

Euphorbia Princettia is a novelty in the market is put as an exclusive gift plant. According to BBH, the plant with the festive atmosphere proved to be a successful launch. …

This document is the recommended Floral Industry Bar Code Standard. It is provided to WF&FSA members and other floral industry companies to facilitate commerce between floral wholesalers and suppliers. This document was originally written in 1990 following the standards set forth by the UCC (Uniform Code Council), now GS1 US, and is being updated to meet the current GS1 standards. …

Grand Rapids, MI-based Spartan Stores announced today it is expanding its MICHIGAN’s BEST program due to strong consumer response and its impact on local economies throughout the state …

Ann Jordan owns a florist shop in Windham, Maine, and is coordinator of the American Institute of Floral Designers Revolution Symposium coming to Boston July 3-8 (www.aifd.org ). …