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9 May 2024
Valentine’s gift-giving a mixed bouquet, say florists

LOCAL florists reported mixed sales on Valentine’s Day last week, with customers buying a range of gifts for loved ones, even though roses remain the popular purchase.

Bright florist Hayley McGrath said it was quiet in her shop on Valentine’s Day, but the morning had been marred by power cuts across the region, leading her to store flowers in the fridge with cold packs to keep them fresh.

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