BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (WIAT) – Valentine’s Day is just nine days away, and preparations are in full swing for many local businesses. The most popular industries for this holiday say planning ahead is the key for success.
Valentine’s Day is a huge holiday for restaurants and flower shops, but with the spike in business comes the need to plan for those gifts in advance.
“Please put your Valentine’s order in today, that would be amazing for us,” said Christine Long, the general manager at Wild Things Flowers and Curiosities. “Most of our flower orders come in the week of Valentine’s Day, so it’s kind of hard to prep. But since we’ve been doing this a hot minute, we know kind of what we need.”…