SAF WEdnesday E-Brief
June 18, 2008 Your weekly industry news and business trends update from SAF
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Iowa Florists Rebuild, Reach Out after Devastating Floods
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Christmas Tree Growers Plant PR Seeds for Greener Holidays
SAF Member Takes a Swipe at Credit Card Fees on Capitol Hill
Proposed California Legislation Would Outlaw Sale of Metallic Balloons
Impact of Declining Floral Imports is Focus of Summer Floral Trend Tracker
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Power Outages Can't Short Circuit Northern Va. Florist
Bulb Grower Shines in Business Journal Spotlight
SAF Wants to Recognize Local TV Stations that are "Flower Friendly"
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Acclaimed Business Trends Analyst Puts Focus on Sustainability at SAF Palm Beach 2008
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Survey Says: Florists Raise Delivery Fees at Different Times

Eight in 10 retail florists have increased their delivery fees during the past year — 65 percent during the past six months, and 13 percent within the two weeks before the survey was sent (May 16). Almost one in 10 (not shown) raised their fees more than six months ago.

Timeframe of When Florists Increased Delivery Fees

 

Source: SAF online Fuel/Gasoline Survey of retail florists. Results based on 603 responses (response rate = 17 percent).

 

 

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