Author Archives: Cindy Hanauer

International Inspiration – Color, Floral Design and Lifestyle f...

November 29, 2019

There’s no better business setting in the world than a combination of architects, colorists and floral designers coming together in ONE place! Witness the meeting point of all segments of the art wor...

VIDEO: Breakthrough Discovery in Plants’ DNA May Lead to Slowing...

November 29, 2019

(CNN)Science has identified in the plant kingdom the “missing link” of cellular immortality between human and single-celled animals, according to a new study led by scientists from Arizon...

NRF Forecasts Holiday Sales Will Grow Between 3.8 and 4.2 Percent

November 29, 2019

WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today said it expects holiday retail sales during November and December to increase between 3.8 percent and 4.2 percent over 2018 to a total of between $72...

Flower Etiquette Has Changed Dramatically Over Time. But The Type You ...

November 29, 2019

When London flower designer Shane Connolly discusses arrangements with his clients, which include members of the British royal family, he sometimes suggests using a flower that has a special signific...

Amazon Introduces Smart Shelf Reordering System For Businesses

November 29, 2019

When Amazon stopped selling physical dash buttons for customers to reorder specific items from their homes, it seemed more like a beginning than an ending. “[W]e’ve always said we envisio...

VIDEO: Africa’s Floral Business in Full Bloom at Floriculture Expo

November 29, 2019

African flower growing companies from Kenya and Rwanda among other nations are seeking to expand their global market reach by showcasing at the world’s biggest flower market place International Flori...

Handling Destructive Conflict

November 29, 2019

There’s healthy conflict – and then there’s the other kind. CEOs need to know when a storm is brewing so they can quickly de-escalate before lasting damage is done. Perhaps because of my own in...

University Research and the Cannabis Industry: Q&A with Robert Ed...

November 29, 2019

As prohibition crumbles, more research becomes available to cannabis cultivators. How can growers best implement plant science into their operations? Cannabis’s Schedule I status has largely forced c...

Part Cafe, Part Florist: Rosecrans Is The Dreamy New Spot We Always Kn...

November 29, 2019

How many times have you walked by a quaint city storefront bursting with dreamy florals and rustic decor only to take a closer look inside and discover, well, it’s just a florist (this happened...

Mini Christmas Trees Are Making a Comeback This Year

November 29, 2019

Classic Christmas trees – living, cut, and as tall or taller than a human adult – have special appeal. Not only do they smell great, but they also have unbeatable powers of nostalgia: A l...