Headquartered in Kitengela, Kenya, Sian Flowers exports roses to Europe. Because cut flowers have a limited shelf life and consumers want them to retain their appearance for as long as possible, Sian and its distributors used international air cargo to transport them to Amsterdam, where they were sold at auction and trucked to markets across Europe. But when ... Show More
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When a Short Seller Came for Samsonite Over Accounting Flaws
In May 2018, the world’s largest luggage maker Samsonite had just acquired a well-regarded luxury brand, and its stock traded at record highs. However, short seller Blue Orca Capital released a scathing report targeting Samsonite, believing it had uncovered flawed accounting, hid ... Show More
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Saint-Valentin en Europe, les roses africaines toujours bien placées
En ce jour de Saint-Valentin, les roses africaines ont toujours la cote sur le marché international. Vendues à des prix compétitifs, elles permettent de compenser une production de fleurs européenne frappée de plein fouet par la hausse des coûts énergétiques. Les consommateurs e ... Show More
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#135 – The business behind the luxury flower and gift giving industry – Samer El Sahn, Floward
In this episode of Commerce Talks with Alexander Graf, I dive into the luxury flower and gift-giving industry with Samer El Sahn from Floward. We explore how Floward has evolved from a flower platform to a comprehensive gifting retailer, operating across multiple countries includ ... Show More
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Floriade: A green global exhibition
Floriade is a huge horticulture exhibition taking place every 10 years. It's in the Dutch city of Almere this year. For 6 months, visitors will see displays of plants and flowers, horticultural innovation – and proposed solutions to global environmental problems, especially in th ... Show More
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