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Should Tulips Replace Roses for Valentine’s Day? Florists Think So.

Roses have long been the flower of choice for the holiday, but some see an opening for the humble tulip.

By Aimee Ortiz

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Joann Customers React to Store Closings and Bankruptcy

For quilters, knitters and crafters, Joann, which expects to close more than half of its stores after filing for bankruptcy, has been a one-stop shop — and more.

By Alex Vadukul

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A Party for Renko Floral With an Edible Zen Garden

For the opening of her new store in Los Angeles, the florist Ren MacDonald-Balasia filled the space with food and flowers inspired by her heritage.

By Jean Trinh

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Trump Allows Low-Cost Chinese Products to Enter U.S. Without Tariffs, for Now

The president temporarily paused a provision that had imposed tariffs on many packages sent from China beginning this week and that had sowed confusion among retailers and shippers.

By Ana Swanson