Arcadia Flower Shop News
As San Gabriel Valley businesses look to reopen, some already have - The San Gabriel Valley Tribune
Sunday, July 05, 2020I would see what kind of changes we need to make.”Some local businesses haven’t been as fortunate as Mellini’s. For Steven and Jean Preciado, owners of MD’s Florist in Arcadia, the pandemic completely cut off their businesses’ cash flow. They had to lay off two of their employees.“It’s uneasy not knowing if we’re going to be able to operate our business and maintain our overhead,” Steven Preciado said by phone.So he and his wife can’t wait to open up their flower shop again — just in time for Mother’s Day. Steven Preciado added they will be doing everything by curbside pickup from Saturday and Sunday, May 9-10, then will be offering delivery services after that.But what they really look forward to is returning to full capacity again.“We’re going to give it a tug and push, but it’s up to the government to allow small businesses to do their day-to-day,” Steven Preciado said.Some retail businesses have stayed open during the pandemic, including Dan Nhi Flowers and Gifts in San Gabriel, which reopened on May 1.During the pandemic, An Lam, the flower shop’s owner, said she kept the business open for phone and online orders only. But on May 1, she reopened her shop with social distancing guidelines in place. They’re still offering curbside pick up and delivery.“Everyone needs flowers for Mother’s Day,” she said by phone. “My customers need us.”And at Jeffs Sporting Goods in San Gabriel, co-owner Kevin Jeffs said he got the OK from the city to remain open during the pandemic. Still, business was slow and hours were shortened, so it’s been a struggle.Jeffs said the shop was open to customers as long as they wore masks. He added only a few customers were allowed the store at a time to maintain social distancing.But with people limiting how much they go out, he said the store hasn’t been too busy. He’s waiting for the government to ease social distancing restrictions.“Without customers, there would be no business,” he said. “With the government saying we can’t be open for businesses, how are we supposed to make money?” ... https://www.sgvtribune.com/as-san-gabriel-valley-businesses-look-to-reopen-some-already-have
'Nonessential' businesses close due to coronavirus - Los Angeles Times
Thursday, April 02, 2020Mall closures were announced by Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield, which operates 15 malls in California including Westfield Topanga & the Village in Canoga Park, Westfield Santa Anita in Arcadia and Westfield Century City. Advertisement “We have not made this decision lightly, and believe this is in the best interest of protecting our various stakeholders,” said Jean-Marie Tritant, U.S. president of the Paris-based company. “We look forward to reopening these centers in the very near future. In the meantime, we are doing everything possible to make sure that ‘essential’ retail outlets remain accessible.”Also closed were Simon Property Group malls such as Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance and Ontario Mills in Ontario. Taubman Centers Inc. closed malls across the country including the Beverly Center in Los Angeles and the Gardens on El Paso in Palm Desert.Smaller, stand-alone businesses were busy Friday considering their options and wondering whether they would be able to survive in the coming weeks or months. In Eagle Rock, Leanna Lin was figuring out how to turn her predominantly brick-and-mortar retail business into an ecommerce-only operation. She has run Leanna Lin’s Wonderland, “a playful gift shop and art gallery for the young at heart,” since 2010.Less than a week ago she had decided to offer curbside pickups to her customers. Now, going entirely online eliminates the beading and art parties — birthday and otherwise — hosted in the store.“As long as this doesn’t go much further than April 19, I think we can make it,” Lin said.On her Instagram page, which has 13,800 followers, Lin is showcasing items, offering free shipping on purchases of $25 or more and asking customers to buy gift cards.“Please support us online,” one recent post implored. “I promise you it’s just as cute and we’re adding a bunch new things often.” Advertisement One prominent store operator forced to close his Los Angeles shops said he was incensed that big retailers deemed essential such as Costco, Walmart and Target now have the market to themselves to sell nonessential items such as toys, towels and holiday knickknacks that people might otherwise buy at small businesses.“This really bothers me,” said Fraser Ross, owner of two Kitson stores on Robertson Boulevard, who fears, for example, being stuck with surplus Easter stock after he resumes business. His competitors shouldn’t get to sell theirs right now either, he said.“Is that Easter section at Costco getting closed off?” Ross asked rhetorically. “They shouldn’t be able to ring anything unless it’s essential.”Matt Monroe sat inside Turn Zero Games on Friday with the lights off as he waited for a UPS truck to deliver off a shipment to the store he’s owned for seven years.The 38-year-old and his five-member staff had already taken precautions, such as limiting the number of people coming into the Koreatown shop. On any given night before the pandemic, the st... https://www.latimes.com/business/story/2020-03-20/coronavirus-nonessential-business-closures
1 Dead After Car Goes Flying, Crashes Sideways Into Arcadia Flower Shop - CBS Los Angeles
Tuesday, September 24, 2019ARCADIA (CBSLA) — One man is dead Thursday after somehow crashing a rental car sideways into a flower shop in Arcadia.The crash was first reported at about 3:15 a.m. at Arcadia Main Florist, 30 Las Tunas Drive. The impact of the crash left the red vehicle wedged on its side through a display window of the shop.Police say the car lost control and sheared a fire hydrant before flying into the closed flower shop.The male driver was pronounced dead at the scene. He was later identified as 42-year-old Carl Chandler of Alhambra.Witnesses told police they saw the car speeding just before the crash. Related... https://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2019/08/08/arcadia-car-crashes-sideways-flower-shop/
Mary L. Dyce - Clarksville Now
Tuesday, September 24, 2019Mary Lou Dyce, age 90, of Clarksville, passed away Sunday, September 8, 2019, at Arcadia Senior Living.Mary Lou was born January 28, 1929, in Montgomery County, TN, to the late Lonnie Thomas Morrow and Lillie Blanche Thomas Morrow. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Sterling Houston Dyce; son, Thomas Dyce; four brother, Donnie Morrow, Ernest Morrow, Clyde Morrow, and Thomas Morrow; and three sisters, Fanie Mae Scott, Bonnie Chester, and Louise Scott.Mrs. Dyce was a nurse and a member of Walton’s Chapel United Methodist Church.A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, September 11, at 11:00 AM, at the Chapel of Neal-Tarpley-Parchman Funeral Home, with Rev. Craig Cross and Rev. George Adair officiating. Burial will follow at Resthaven Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 10, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM, and Wednesday, September 11, from 10:00 A.M. until the hour of service, at the funeral home.Mary Lou is survived by her daughter, Patsy (John) Peay of Clarksville; one brother, Carl Morrow of Clarksville; three sisters, Shirley Jarm... https://clarksvillenow.com/local/mary-l-dyce/
Follow your nose to experience the corpse flower at The Huntington in San Marino
Tuesday, August 28, 2018There is also a bonsai club that meets the third Thursday of each month (excluding August and December) at 7 p.m. at the Los Angeles County Arboretum, at 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia (626-821-3222). https://www.whittierdailynews.com/2018/08/25/follow-your-nose-to-experience-the-corpse-flower-at-the-huntington-in-san-marino/
Calif. flower shop with no connection to Capitol riot flooded with threats, negative reviews - SFGate
Sunday, January 17, 2021I hope you rot in jail,’” he said. “And those are the polite ones.” Contrarily, Alberti added that the shop even received a love letter intended for Cudd from a firefighter living in Florida. “To be honest, they both concern me,” he said. In response to the harassment, Alberti notified the Roseville Police Department, which has been periodically sending out officers to check in on the shop. He also contacted Yelp, which he said acted quickly to remove the misguided comments, as well as Google, though he’s still awaiting a response. of this store since 1973.We are getting hate messages and bad reviews as a result. To our customers, please know that we were not part of that. Thank you for your continued trust and please ignore the hate reviews that are not meant for us.— Becky's Flowers (@BeckysFlowersCA) January 8, 2021 “It was just crickets,” he said. “Which was frustrating, because somehow all of (Cudd’s) negative reviews were removed from her page and likely identified as a targeted attack, and we’re the ones dealing with the repercussions.” (At the time this article was published, most of the negative Google reviews for Alberti’s business appeared to have been removed from the platform. However, Cudd’s business also has a 4.6 rating.) Two other florists bearing the same name in Kentucky and Scotland were burdened with similar harassment. Alberti said all of them have given up on deleting the comments, and are instead attempting to respond to each one in order to set the record straight. “I offered to send some people maps of the United States,” joked Alberti. “Most people apologize and then they reverse, but some are steadfast. My thing is, I understand the need to vent and get rid of that hostility, but just spend an extra five seconds of time to see that we’re not in Texas. The very platforms that these people are using to type these rants and tirades … it would take them less time to find out we’re not that business than it would take for them to write the post.” He’s concerned about what the future holds for his business, which has been around since 1973 and spans four generations. “We’re just trying to survive,” said Alberti. “Being a florist is hard enough. We don’t have a high profit margin. We do it because we love it and love flowers. To already be suffering through COVID and add this on top of it, it’s stressful.” source srcset="https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/16/13/46/20494742/3/700x0.jpg 1x, https://s.hdnux.com/photos/01/16/13/46/20... https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Beckys-Flowers-Roseville-mistaken-Capitol-rioter-15871654.php
Import ban to affect shipments to Hawaii florists - Honolulu Advertiser
Sunday, January 17, 2021HONOLULU ? Seeking to prevent introduction of a fungus that would threaten Hawaii's native ohia forests, the state Board of Agriculture has banned plant products from California, Florida and South America that could be disease hosts.The prohibition will primarily affect shipments to Hawaii florists, who rely on imported flowers and greenery in bouquets and floral displays.At Kihei-Wailea Flowers by Cora, Manager Thelma Garso said about 40 percent of their products used in displays may be affected by the ban.At the smaller A Special Touch shop in Lahaina, florist Leann Lum said she hoped she can purchase more of what she needs from local growers."I think local is always better anyway. It's always fresher," she told The Maui News.The order approved at a board meeting on Aug. 28 takes effect Friday on shipments of any plants of the Myrtaceae or Myrtle family, which includes eucalyptus and guava as well as ohia, which are endemic to Hawaii, and ohia-ai or mountain apple, which is Polynesian introduced.According to Department of Agriculture information officer Janelle Saneishi, the state Plant Quarantine Division has notified Hawaii florists that any Myrtaceae famil... http://the.honoluluadvertiser.com/article/2007/Sep/06/br/br8430721956.html
Water Mill Flowers Opens “Fort Lauderdale Flower Market” a Wholesale-to-the-Public Flower Market - PR Web
Wednesday, December 02, 2020Fort Lauderdale Flower Market is a local resource in all things floral and conveniently located just minutes from I-95 and the Florida Turnpike. The market is open 7 days a week helping customers discover the meaning of flowers and their arrangements. It is dedicated to providing the highest quality and variety of fresh-cut flowers at reasonable prices and commits to working one-on-one with customers to assists them with expressing and sharing their feelings of delight, beauty, hope, joy, gratitude, faith, and love.The Ft. Lauderdale Flower Market is the preferred source of fresh-cut flowers for brides-to-be. Specializing in DIY wedding flowers and on-site creation of unique wedding bouquets for brides, bridesmaids, ceremonies, and reception centerpieces. We invite our customers to bring in sample swatches of materials and colors to help determine the best flowers for their occasion.For more information about the Flower Market please call the shop at 954-340-3101, go online to http://www.fortlauderdaleflowermarket.com or check out their social media page at http://www.facebook.com/FortLauderdaleFlowerMarket and of course, stop by in person at 5600 NW 12th Ave #304-C Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.The Signature Specials include:$14.15 Dozen Red Roses wrapped in a presentation-style bouquet with ribbons, with tax $15.00 (cash-n-carry, not for delivery)$23.58 Growers Pack of 25 Premium Long Stem roses, direct from the farms$5 Fridays, $5 off any single item Friday’s between 3pm-6pmCustom Floral Arrangements, Florist Designed Baskets & Gifts, Fruit Arrangements, Teddy Bears, Boxes of Chocolate and Truffles and Mylar Balloons and same-day-delivery are available from Water Mill Flowers next to the Fort Lauderdale Flower Market. Share article on social media or email:... https://www.prweb.com/releases/2015/09/prweb12984524.htm
5 Best Florists in Jacksonville ?? - Kev's Best
Wednesday, October 28, 2020World Golf VillageRose of Sharon Wedding FloristRose of Sharon Wedding Florist is a local florist that was established in 1986. Offering the finest flowers and arrangements on all events in Northeast Florida, they specialize in bridal flowers and flower arrangements on venues. Open for consultation at least 6-12 months before the wedding, they provide selections and recommendations on all flower needs.They are committed to providing the best ambiance that is why they ensure that only the finest and exquisite flowers will grace your special events. With a dependable team that can execute all the client’s ideas to fruition, you can be assured that your dream will become a reality with the wonderful flower design and arrangements that they have. Fresh and lovely flowers customized to the needs of the customer, nothing but perfection on your lovely day.Products/Services:Wedding and Reception Floral Designs and Déco, Complimentary Consultation, Bar and Bat Mitzvah Centerpieces and Décor, Complete Set up, Delivery and Breakdown, Creative Floral Designs for All Occasions, City Wide DeliveryLOCATION:Address: 2319 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32217Phone: (904) 737-8655Website: www.roseofsharonfloristweddings.netREVIEWS:“Rose of Sharon is absolutely amazing! Lynette completely understood my vision from the very beginning of our first meeting and did the most incredible job bringing it to life. She is so sweet and made the experience fun and easy. The tall centerpieces, ceremony arch, and bouquets were even more beautiful than I imagined. I can’t stop looking at the photos. I am so grateful for everything Lynette and her team did to make our night a dream come true!” – Hannah BriggsProducts/Services:Featured Weddings, Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages & Hair Flowers, Ceremony, Reception, Press & Styled ShootsLOCATION... https://kevsbest.com/best-florists-in-jacksonville/