Veteran Floral Designers Urged To Become Certified

Floral design artists with more than three years in the flower business are being encouraged to enroll now to become a Certified Floral Designer (CFD), a new program offered by the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD).

Flower Mall Offers Valentine’s Blooms On A Budget

January 26, 2010 LA Flower District

“Some sweethearts are not able to splurge for Valentine’s Day due to the
down economy, while others choose Valentine’s flower bouquets at lower wholesale
prices so they can spend more on fine dining,” said Mark Chatoff, Owner &
President of The LA Flower District California Flower Mall.

On Valentines, Men Splash Out More On Wives Than Mums

January 25, 2010 Serenata Commerce Ltd

Research done by by leading UK-based online retailer Serenata Flowers found that men spend a whopping 50% more on their loved one on Valentine’s Day than they do on their mum on Mother’s Day.

Native B.C. Flowers Not In Olympic Athletes’ Bouquet

January 25, 2010 Steve Whysall, Vancouver Sun

Vanoc says the selected flowers are grown in B.C. and Canada, but cant be sourced naturally at this time of year.

1-800-Flowers.com: Bringing Bouquets & Gift Baskets Together

1-800-Flowers.com is a name synonymous with flower consumers, but now the company is aiming at the $16 billion gift basket industry, which is proving a consistent, year-round
performer even in tough times.