As the big flower holiday approaches, area florists relect on evolving industry

YOUNGSTOWN

With Valentine’s Day coming Saturday, the local floral industry continues to adapt with a changing market.

“It should be a good Valentine’s Day with it being on the weekend,” said Marlene McDowall, the manager of Dick Adgate, 4527 Market St., in Boardman.

The floral industry, however, has seen changes throughout the supply chain from wholesalers and retailers alike that’s made it more challenging.

“It’s a tough business to make any kind of profit,” said Vernon Elwonger, a co-owner of the Columbiana Wholesale Floral Co., which sells flowers to retailers.

Read more about the evolving business in Sunday's Vindicator or on Vindy.com.