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.
Tablescaping has become an art form. Event designers know transforming the table creates a memorable occasion, bringing an aesthetic to life and wowing customers. But keeping fresh flowers looking their best can be a challenge. And with complex, layered designs, time is of the essence. That’s ...
The abundance of stunning floral designs on social media and in magazines raises client expectations. While these stunning designs create a breathtaking experience, they also demand a significant investment in time, materials, and skilled execution.From the extravagant displays at weddings to ...
For designers, bringing the beauty of nature indoors is a constant pursuit. But fresh garlands often come with a short lifespan and high maintenance. What if there was a solution that offered stunning greenery, endless versatility, and minimal upkeep? Enter the world of faux ...
Discover our exclusive “PW” designated items, developed and manufactured solely for Pioneer Imports & Wholesale. Any SKU# that begins with the characters “PW” is exclusive to Pioneer Imports & Wholesale, ensuring that you will not find these items anywhere else.This unique code ...
What’s the best-selling cut flower in America? Tulips, followed by lilies and gerbera daisies.So, when your customers clamor for these varieties year-round, consider offering their silk counterparts too.Each of these flowers have extremely lifelike faux varieties. Artificial tulips, lilies and ...
“100 Days of May” and “Maycember” are now a part of pop culture and even psychology to refer to the packed social and academic calendars in the month of May. With so much to do, juggling the joy of milestone moments with a large workload can be difficult.The month of May is no exception for ...
Prom season can cast a stressful cloud over the month of May. So many intricate pieces, so many judgmental customers. It is no wonder many florists cap the number of corsages and boutonniere orders they will accept in May. It can easily be a losing battle for profit. But did you know about the ...
As current trends include cascades of greenery unfurling down aisles, bannisters and entryways, the foliage consumers usually envision is ruscus. Though they may not know it by name, the narrow, wispy leaves and gracefully long sweeping vines creep into today’s themes, infusing events with aura ...
This prom season, you might not hear the word “trend” with teen customers but “core.” Adding the suffix “core” refers to any trend or subculture focused on a specific interest or identity. In laymen’s terms, you can replace the word “style” with “core.” When it comes to ...
Whether the idea is to bring the outside in, use green as the color palette, or simply pick a stylish foliage for today’s bouquet, texture and movement is key when selecting greenery.Here are three of today’s trending varieties and how to get them:1. Ruscus The narrow, wispy leaves and ...