Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Flower power: Florists are seeing a big jump in business during pandemic

While many businesses permanently shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the flower industry is booming . Florists saw a big bump over the holidays and for Valentine’s Day. They’re seeing more business on regular days too.

By Madeleine Brand • Feb 18, 2021 • 8m Listen

While many businesses permanently shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the flower industry is booming. Florists saw a big bump over the holidays and for Valentine’s Day. They’re seeing more business on regular days too. After all, sending a bouquet is a safe and lovely way to reach out to someone you haven’t seen in awhile.

Madeleine Brand
Host, 'Press Play'
Sarah Sweeney
Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW
Angie Perrin
Producer, Press Play
Michell Eloy
Line Editor, Press Play
Whit McClure
owner of WHIT HAZEN, a boutique floral design studio in Los Angeles
Carly Lewis
freelance writer

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Flower power: Florists are seeing a big jump in business during pandemic

While many businesses permanently shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the flower industry is booming . Florists saw a big bump over the holidays and for Valentine’s Day. They’re seeing more business on regular days too.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Flower power: Florists are seeing a big jump in business during pandemic

While many businesses permanently shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, the flower industry is booming . Florists saw a big bump over the holidays and for Valentine’s Day. They’re seeing more business on regular days too.

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