The four primary types of flower shops are specialty, retail, online, and subscription shops.
Specialty and Retail Flower Shops
Specialty flower shops typically offer a wide selection of high-end florals, with specialized vendors and services tailored to the needs of their customers. Retail flower shops typically offer an extensive variety of flowers and arrangements at a large scale.
Online Flower Shops
Online flower shops sell their products through a website or other online platforms, allowing customers to browse and purchase flowers from the comfort of their own homes.
Additional Accessories
In addition to the primary types of flower shops, there are shops selling floral accessories. This includes:
- Flower foams
- Vases for arranging flowers
- Flower food to keep the flowers fresh
Flower shops, also known as florists, sell flowers and flower accessories like vases and flower food. Florists are responsible for arranging, caring for, designing, and delivering flowers. There are broadly two kinds of florists:
- Wholesale florists who sell to professionals
- Retail florists who sell directly to consumers
- Nurseries grow plants for sale.
- Farmers’ markets feature local flower growers.
- Convenience stores and pharmacies may also offer flower sales.
Flower shops can make around a 70% profit on flowers, and maintaining quality and service ensures repeat business and consumer trust.