tag:www.floristware.com,2011:/content/industry_resources/industry_news//23 2009-07-17T13:24:41Z A compilation of news items of interest to retail florists. Movable Type 3.35 tag:www.floristware.com,2009:/content/industry_resources/industry_news//23.769 2009-07-15T13:22:45Z 2009-07-17T13:24:41Z

We are pleased to announce that we have begun updating our users to the latest version of Floristware (v3.2). More information on this release can be found in the Version History section of our website....

Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com Version History section of our website.]]> tag:www.floristware.com,2009:/content/industry_resources/industry_news//23.770 2009-05-18T13:25:02Z 2009-07-17T13:34:49Z

We are very happy to announce the release of FloristWare Version 3.1. More details can be found in the Version History section....

Mark Anderson http://www.floristware.com Version History section.]]> tag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/industry_resources/industry_news//23.556 2008-05-09T14:10:14Z 2008-05-09T14:20:30Z

Brick-and-mortar stores still tops for last minute buys. In a recent U.S. survey, nearly one out of five internet users will go online to buy their mothers gifts. At the top of the list, the majority of consumers (35%) will...

Deborah Woodcock http://www.floristware.com Brick-and-mortar stores still tops for last minute buys. In a recent U.S. survey, nearly one out of five internet users will go online to buy their mothers gifts. At the top of the list, the majority of consumers (35%) will still go directly to speciality stores, such as Florists. Gas prices and other economis issues are impacting retail shopping and prices at just about every level. Total consumer spending this mother's day is expected to reach $15.8 billion. ]]> tag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/industry_resources/industry_news//23.552 2008-05-09T00:24:12Z 2008-05-09T00:32:11Z

United Online, Inc. to Acquire FTD Group, Inc. for Approximately $800 Million World-Class FTD Brand Significantly Diversifies United Online Portfolio Pro Forma Combined Revenues of $1,145 Million and Pro Forma Combined Operating Income of $175 Million for the 12 Months...

Deborah Woodcock http://www.floristware.com United Online, Inc. to Acquire FTD Group, Inc. for Approximately $800 Million World-Class FTD Brand Significantly Diversifies United Online Portfolio Pro Forma Combined Revenues of $1,145 Million and Pro Forma Combined Operating Income of $175 Million for the 12 Months Ended December 31, 2007 United Online, Inc., a leading provider of consumer Internet and media services, and FTD Group, Inc., a leading provider of floral and related products and services to consumers and retail florists in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement providing for the acquisition of FTD Group, Inc. by United Online, Inc. ]]> tag:www.floristware.com,2008:/content/industry_resources/industry_news//23.547 2008-04-14T20:13:12Z 2008-04-14T20:13:29Z

Welcome to one of our newest sections - INDUSTRY RESOURCES Many of you have invaluable ways of making your flower business profitable, efficient and sometimes less work... taking time today, can save you more time tomorrow Over the next several...

Deborah Woodcock http://www.floristware.com Over the next several weeks, we'll start compiling this reference tool as the first place to visit for those important decisions you're making today]]>