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.
The Hands-On MarketYou may have noticed “sip and paint” studios opening in your town – where guests can drink wine, chat with friends and get to know other community members, all while creating art that they can take home. While they may be growing in popularity, IBISWorld reports COVID ...
Wisteria is one of the most heartwarming flowers with its abundant, draping nature reminiscent of secret gardens and country cottages. Its naturally flowing form lends itself to events that need to exude charm and elegance. Wisteria provides a thick blanket of color and texture that can elevate any ...
Even teens who have never purchased flowers before understand one thing about prom: the corsage needs to go with the dress.To some clients, that means perfectly matching colors and textures. To others, that means accenting the dress with a complementary color. While still another group want the ...
The word “mauve” doesn’t often roll off the tongues of Americans to describe a shade of pinkish purple. Some may even feel it synonymous with color palettes of the 1980s. But florists know mauve has always been a popular shade of flowers, even if it’s not referred to as such.Rose growers ...
As all businesses seek to draw traffic, becoming a destination through a “pop-up” concept is a winning formula for bars, restaurants and any available spaces. By enticing consumers to hang out in a uniquely decorated space, designers create a complete vibe, and a businesses’ investment in a ...
Prom is an opportunity to show customers how flowers express emotion and style. They go beyond the tradition of a date arriving with a corsage or pinning a boutonniere on a jacket. Body flowers are truly custom-made accessories to complete their look.When teens visit your shop, website or social ...
One of the top reasons consumers visit a flower shop or floral website is to express condolences.Funerals and celebrations of life have evolved in recent years. To continue our mission of serving floral professionals, there are a few key trends worth understanding. Let’s keep your floral business ...
Customers are ready to turn the pages of the calendar to spring and make their homes feel fresher and brighter. Appeal to these shopping habits by showing spring wreaths. It’s a tempting purchase that makes a statement without breaking one’s budget.Flowers and greenery naturally bring the ...
Cabbage Roses are a must-have variety in today’s floral design. Cabbage roses appeal to traditionalists because the variety inspired everything from Renaissance to Victorian era art. Other consumers may appreciate the more recent nostalgic charm, or simply the natural garden qualities. Yes, ...
Ready to profit this prom season? Get ready, because this is your guide to a stress-free experience. We share our secrets – what we have in common, the blunders to avoid, and why ordering early is your secret weapon. Our Shared Story: Small family business? Check. We get it. We are a real ...