You’ll find Laura’s blogs draw on her knowledge of trend forecasting, floral hardgoods, and marketing to businesses and consumers. Focusing on products and trends that provide solutions, her goal is to equip Pioneer customers with information and education that makes purchasing and designing easier, and provide product knowledge that make online and catalog shopping easier.
Prior to collaborating with Pioneer, Laura held marketing, product development and merchandising roles for a major manufacturer in the floral industry. With experience in all the areas where floral goods are sold – wholesalers, flower shops, craft stores, grocery, bouquet manufacturers, ecommerce, garden centers – she is passionate about making our customer’s business easier, better and more profitable, championing the use of flowers year-round and helping the industry thrive.
Wreaths have evolved into an all-year item. A miniature version has made its way into kitchens and bathrooms, funerals and weddings alike. Pioneer has been steadily expanding our wreath selection and our mini wreaths of varying greenery like eucalyptus, sprays of berries or asparagus grass can ...
Capture the hues of strawberries, raspberries and blackberries outside of their short summer ripening with our Bold Berries collection. This group of silk flowers layered with coordinating, variegated foliage, brings a rich feeling to events and everyday arrangements.The tonal palette of Berry ...
Since the majority of our customer base is not within driving distance to our warehouse location, most of our customers just do not have the opportunity to see our products in person before purchasing them. Since that can be challenging, we wanted to share some helpful tips for shopping for ...
We know the name of the game in prom business is personalization. More important than being “on trend” is helping your teen client express themselves. The fashion, jewelry, hairstyle and manicure they chose are all personal expressions. If you’re attending senior prom this year, you were ...
Seasonal, asymmetrical, floral, funeral, greenery, hoop and half wreathes… all terms you hear and use. There is an increase in wreath business for sure, with consumers seeing them used year round inside and out. With so many choices available, it can be difficult to narrow down the options. To ...
There is a low hum of stress in our daily lives that creates an unease at times. As a designer, clients often come to you – whether they realize it or not – seeking a style that makes their home a retreat. Whether you’re styling a specific home, or merchandising your retail space and website ...
Flip through for our insight into some of the creative trends you’ll be seeing in the very near future. As trends typically follow a 3-5 year cycle, some may feel familiar, and we show you the updated iteration they are taking. In order to create this report, we tapped into rising trends ...
Outdoor events are a reality AND a design style that aligns well with your specialty! So, our Garden Party collection features the largest number of new stems and containers this year. We’ve learned that the most comfortable way for people to gather is outdoors -- It allows for the most ...
‘Tis the season for dozens of local bridal expos. Brides attend these events to make personal connections, see trends, and to have fun! The average age of a bridal expo attendee is 27 (born in 1995!) and they likely do not have a local florist relationship. Yes, millennials will likely have a ...
From Florists’ Review to Architectural Digest, it’s no secret year-round use of wreaths is a major décor trend. As the wreath comes off the front door and is used in other parts of homes, just how big is this opportunity?The Global Decorative Wreaths Market Report states the market is growing ...