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Flower, Nursery Stock, and Florists' Supplies Merchant Wholesalers
NAICS 424930 · United States · 2022 edition
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the merchant wholesale distribution of flowers, florists' supplies, and/or nursery stock (except plant seeds and plant bulbs).
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Merchant wholesale distribution of cut Christmas trees: 424990 — Other Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods Merchant Wholesalers
- Merchant wholesale distribution of plant seeds and plant bulbs: 424910 — Farm Supplies Merchant Wholesalers;
- Growing nursery products, nursery stock, and short rotation woody trees (i.e., growing and harvesting cycle is 10 years or less): 111421 — Nursery and Tree Production
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These businesses purchase flowers, nursery stock, potted plants, and florists' supplies from growers or importers and redistribute them to retail florists, garden centers, grocery floral departments, and similar buyers. Operations typically involve cold-storage warehousing, grading and sorting of perishable stock, and delivery by owned or leased refrigerated vehicles. Inventory spoilage is an ongoing operational reality rather than an exceptional event.
Questions to investigate
- What types of products are distributed — primarily cut flowers, live nursery stock, florists' supplies, or a mix?
- Does the operation own or lease refrigerated storage facilities, and what is the approximate value of perishable inventory on hand at peak?
- Are refrigeration systems monitored for temperature alarms, and is there backup power in place?
- Does the operation use an owned delivery fleet, common carriers, or both for outbound shipments?
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