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Technology Trends in Floral
As with many industries, the floral industry is not immune to the forces of technology and science. Just as the internet had a profound change on the industry as we knew it 20 years ago, over the next decade, we will see the flower business transform itself once again...
Crispr and the Flower of the Future
Late in 2017, science journals reported that Japanese researchers had genetically manipulated morning glories, altering a single gene to turn violet-colored flowers white. The technology they used? The genetic editing tool CRISPR-Cas9, invented by American Jennifer...
Dynamic Inventory Management Push Versus Pull
Many mass-market retailers planning to improve inventory management are increasingly debating “push-versus-pull inventory management” using advanced software systems. “Real-time inventory control can generate more sales, reduce dumpage and create...
Global Trends Driving Consumer Behavior
What’s influencing consumer behavior in 2019? According to market researcher Euromonitor International, primary drivers include pursuit of well-being, a new take on value and a desire to have a lower impact on the environment. “Megatrends and other influences...