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Wall Street Journal
17 hours ago
- Business
- Wall Street Journal
These L.A. Business Owners Say Protest-Fueled Mayhem Is Hammering Their Sales
LOS ANGELES—Johnny Wong has been painting over graffiti outside his downtown flower shop every morning since political protests marred by vandalism and violence began late last week. On Wednesday morning, he gave up. 'We just got tired,' said Wong, whose revenue is down 80% in the past few days. He closes each day around noon. Foot traffic has plummeted and many people aren't braving the streets to pick up orders.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Florist's second store in Darley Street Market will be like 'cave of flowers'
THE owners of a flower shop in Bradford city centre have revealed plans to open a second site and transform their current premises. Blossoms & Co on Market Street has become a blooming business since it was opened by John Varey and Lisa Brealey in January. Their floral creations are crafted by florist duo Kim Farrar and Debs Scott. It has become one of the most eye-catching sights on the recently pedestrianised road - bringing colourful, floral displays to the streets of Bradford. Now it has announced plans to open a second shop at the new Darley Street Market when it opens this July. Its original premises will remain and be turned into a destination for wreath, bouquet and cooking workshops as well as botanical and plant-based cakes. Little details at Blossoms & Co (Image: Newsquest) It is also hoped that people will be able to sit outside and enjoy their purchases al fresco. The shop also hopes to introduce a 'posy takeaway' deal - a growing trend where customers can get a hot drink and a small, hand-tied bouquet of flowers. 'It's come from Italy,' said John, who also works on the shop's unique wreaths for funerals. 'You can put it on your desk when you go back to work. Blossoms & Co's John Varey (Image: Newsquest) 'We're expanding downstairs of the flower shop to become a design studio. We're doing the graphic design studio to support local businesses with affordable graphics. 'The shop is going to be at the entrance of Darley Street Market. 'It's going to be plants, gifts, and designed like you're walking into a cave of flowers. 'We're going to support with floral workshops, plants-based cooking workshops.' Sign for Blossoms & Co (Image: Newsquest) Reflecting on the journey so far, John said: 'We opened with an amazing team of florists - one being a Harrogate Flower Show award-winning stylist. 'I have the best florists you can imagine. We took over a florist that was there. 'We're very lucky because we've hit Bradford in 2025, the year of the City of Culture. That's helped massively. 'My job's always been creating - marketing, design. Being invited to take on that shop and make it our own has been one of the best projects of my life. I absolutely love it. I love the Bradford people and diversity. 'The customer base is growing. People are coming into the shop and chatting with us.' John, who has worked in the creative industries and marketing for many years, has just returned from five years of travel around the world. His work alongside Heather Mills saw him teach people how to make delicious plant-based dishes in places like Hollywood, Palm Springs, and Switzerland. He is now learning the art of Japanese floristry. Speaking about how business is going in Bradford, the 56-year-old said: 'I can feel a vibe at last. I can see the light. I've worked in Bradford for 30 years. 'There's a stigma from the past that's been built over many years. With the King coming to the city, that's huge. You can't get better than that. 'With all the support from Bradford BID they've been amazing. 'Business is growing.'
Yahoo
11-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Flooded South Minneapolis Flower Shop open for Mother's Day
The Brief A south Minneapolis flower shop is back up and running for Mother's Day after its basement flooded three months ago. A water main break back in February at 50th and Penn Avenue sent streams of water into businesses leaving the flower shop without flowers for Valentine's Day. Other businesses in the area are still closed because of the flood damage. MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - A south Minneapolis flower shop is back up and running for Mother's Day. This comes after a water main break at 50th and Penn Avenue sent streams of water into businesses three months ago. What we know Lake Harriet Florist has been busy putting flower orders together to celebrate moms. The shop is trying to make up for the Valentine's Day loss, and we're told they have well over 100 orders for Mother's Day. What they're saying "The business is great because we've got such a great community that have come, and I think they've come to help support us," said Lesley Rudd, Operations Manager. Timeline Back in February, Lake Harriet Florist's basement was flooded after the water main break. The water was at least two feet high, and the shop lost many of its deliveries. They couldn't take orders for two days and missed the Valentine's Day rush. "We hired a company that helped clean everything out of that basement because we're a small shop, it's just, you know, my mom, myself, and then our lead designer, and, you know, our additional help that we get in when we need, and it was too much work for just us to do," said Ruud. While the flower shop has been able to bounce back, other businesses in the area remain closed due to the flood damage.
CTV News
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
All about mom: Maritimers prepare to celebrate Mother's Day
Patrick Tobin was busy looking for something special for Mother's Day Friday and flowers were on his list. 'When you're a mom's boy at heart it's just a day to celebrate your mother, everything that she's done for you. Of course mothers are always there for us no matter what, right?' he said. 'I just want to say happy Mother's Day to my mom. Love you, mom.' At Neville McKay's flower shop in Halifax, Mother's Day is one of the busiest times of the year. 'It used to be a day, now it's a week. The thing is everyone has, was, is or is going to be a mother,' said McKay. He orders his stock months in advance, ensuring customers get what they want. 'People tend to leave it until the last minute and that's a shame because it can set you up for a bit of a disappointment because, it's like going to a bakery or a fishmonger, if you want that particular thing, if they're sold out, they're sold out,' he said. Neville McKay Neville McKay is pictured at his flower shop in Halifax on May 9, 2025. (CTV Atlantic/Jonathan MacInnis) In addition to the flowers, McKay has received what he classifies as unusual requests from people hoping to make Mother's Day extra special. 'I've gotten all kinds of request for Mother's Day from 'Can you go to the door yourself?' Yeah, I've got time for that, and 'Sing them a song,' Yeah, you don't want that either.' Mother's Day is an opportunity to recognize all the moms in our lives, from sisters to aunts to daughters and cousins. 'I just came from the post office and put a bunch of cards in the mail to my daughters, to my friends that are mothers and to people that I recognize as mothers,' said Sheri Davy. Even if moms aren't with us in person, Alison Purdy says they're still with us. 'She was the best, most loving, compassionate person,' she said about her mother. Purdy says this time of year is always filled with fond memories of time spent with family. 'We have a home over on Prince Edward Island and many, many wonderful, happy memories of family times, laughter, love togetherness,' she said.
