Exploring the impact of Mother's Day on the flower industry, focusing on revenue, pricing dynamics, challenges, and consumer trends. Discussions include the significance of Mother's Day compared to other holidays, operational challenges in the floral business, and strategies for adapting to market trends. The chapter emphasizes the company's approach to agility, long-term planning, and financial sustainability in the face of challenges like changing consumer behaviors and the impact of COVID-19.
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Bloomberg News Equity Capital Markets Reporter Amy Or and Bloomberg Intelligence Global Autos Analyst Steve Man discuss the first day of trading for Zeekr Intelligent Technology Holding, the high-end electric car brand, after an expanded initial public offering that’s the biggest US listing by a China-based company since 2021. Ben Harburg, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Core Values Alpha, shares his thoughts on investing in China through an American lens. Tim Sullivan, CEO of the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, talks about initiatives designed to drive economic growth in the Garden State. Christina Stembel, Founder of Farmgirl Flowers, discusses the floral industry ahead of Mother’s Day. And we Drive to the Close with Alan Zafran, Co-CEO at IEQ Capital.
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