COMPANY PROFILE

Thrifty Foods: A legacy of success

This Canadian company’s new owner acquires a chain with a commitment to floral.

Flowers in fashion

Know the prom styles teens will be sporting to best appeal to this lucrative demographic.

Grow your bulb sales

Discover 10 tips for merchandising these spring favorites. PLUS, see 30 varieties to offer customers, and get care advice.

Key facts about Dutch cut-flower production

Holland grows its share of the floriculture market.

Spring into the holidays with balloons

New balloon selections for St. Patrick’s Day, Easter, Administrative Professionals Day and Mother’s Day will have your sales soaring.

February 2008
 

departments perspective Training for good service   calendar Merchandising ideas and planning tips   industry talk Educating employees   merchandising merit Treatment for spring fever   hot options St. Patrick’s Day array   workbench basics Wristlets done right   cut flower of the month Eremurus   blooming plant of the month Clivia   foliage plant of the month Fittonia   “merchandising award of excellence” entry form   bulletin board   movers & shakers   classifieds   ad index/editorial source guide   critical mass Big bang for your buck