Karin's Florist Inc

What Karin's Florist Inc does

Karin's Florist Inc is a privately held, family-owned retail florist headquartered at 527 Maple Ave East in Vienna, Virginia, founded on October 26, 1956 by Bill Dukas and his father-in-law George Raptis and named after the founders' firstborn/grandchild. The company sells fresh cut flower arrangements, plants, gourmet gift baskets, balloons, plush animals, vases, and a growing portfolio of licensed and collectible merchandise (Disney, Star Wars, Romero Britto, Mahjong), and operates a Disney Pin Trading location at its physical store. Same-day delivery is a core capability, covering Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and parts of Maryland, with rush delivery available for an additional $9.99 and a $75 minimum purchase for delivery. B2B volume comes from the Inova Hospital System (over 14,000 cumulative bouquets delivered), 20+ regional funeral homes, and a dedicated events business at eventsbykarins.com.

The e-commerce platform is built on WordPress with WooCommerce, supporting self-serve browsing, occasion- and flower-type filtering, account creation, gift cards, and same-day scheduling, with SSL-secured payment processing and Google Analytics for traffic measurement. The company extends its national reach through BloomNet and Teleflora wire service memberships and uses AI-generated images for certain promotional content per its Terms of Service. Marketing channels are primarily organic: SEO, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, an on-site blog, and email newsletters. Operational headcount is reported in the 11-50 range, and ownership has remained within the founding family across the company's nearly 70-year history, with Maris Angolia serving as President.

Revenue is generated through unit-priced one-time purchases (bouquets from $44.99 to $529.99; sympathy and standing easel sprays up to $1,299.99; gourmet baskets from $119.99; add-ons including $7.99 balloons, $6.99 cards, and $19.99–$29.99 plush), gift cards sold in $50 increments up to $200, transactional delivery and rush delivery fees, and professional services for weddings, events, and floral design workshops. The customer base is a hybrid of long-tail direct-to-consumer gifting (birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy, get well, new baby) and repeat institutional buyers (hospitals, funeral homes), with no public revenue disclosure, no institutional funding, and no parent company.

Name

Karin's Florist Inc

Legal name

Karin's Florist Inc

Website

https://karinsflorist.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Karin's Florist Inc is a family-owned, Vienna, Virginia-based retail florist founded in 1956 that sells fresh flower arrangements, plants, gift baskets, and licensed collectibles to consumers, with same-day delivery across Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland, and B2B accounts including the Inova Hospital System and 20+ funeral homes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retail Florist & Gift Shop

NAICS

Florists (45931), Nursery, Garden Center, and Farm Supply Retailers (44424)

akta.pro primary industry

Flowers, Gifts & Specialty Occasion Marketplaces (CRAFABAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Event Floral Design & Arrangements (HSACAOAA), Wedding & Bridal Floral (Bouquets, Boutonnieres, Corsages) (HSACAOAJ), Plants, Seeds & Nursery Retail (Garden Centers) (CRAIAIAB)

Keywords

• Retail florist services
• Flower delivery services
• Sympathy and funeral flowers
• Gourmet gift baskets
• Wedding floral design

Headquarters

HQ city

Vienna

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Floral Arrangements & Cut Flowers: Core revenue stream from fresh flower bouquets, arrangements, and individual stems sold for various occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy, and everyday gifting
2. Gift Items & Merchandise: Sale of non-floral products including gift baskets, plants, balloons, plush animals, home decor, vases, and specialty items like Disney-themed products and Romero Britto collectibles
3. Delivery Services: Delivery fees for same-day and scheduled flower delivery to local areas. Minimum $75 purchase for delivery, rush delivery available for additional $9.99
4. Funeral & Cemetery Services: Specialized floral arrangements for funerals, memorials, and cemetery placement including casket sprays, standing wreaths, easel designs, and columbarium flowers. Also offers cemetery placement services and floral tribute programs
5. Wedding & Event Flowers: Custom floral design services for weddings and special events through eventsbykarins.com
6. Floral Design Workshops: Educational workshops teaching floral design skills to customers
7. Gift Cards: Prepaid gift cards available in increments up to $200, redeemable for all merchandise and services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Karin's Florist is a retail florist that designs and sells fresh cut flower arrangements, potted plants, gourmet gift baskets, themed gifts (Disney, Star Wars, Mahjong), balloons, plush animals, vases, and home décor. The company operates a physical storefront in Vienna, VA and a WooCommerce e-commerce site, offering same-day local delivery to the Washington DC metropolitan area, plus nationwide fulfillment via BloomNet and Teleflora wire services.

Product overview

Karin's Florist operates a traditional brick-and-mortar flower shop with a comprehensive e-commerce platform. The core offering centers on fresh cut flower arrangements and floral arrangements for occasions such as birthdays, anniversaries, sympathy/funeral services, and celebrations. The product portfolio includes specialty themed collections (Disney flowers, Star Wars arrangements, m&m character mugs), complementary gift items (gourmet baskets, home decor, candles, figurines by artists like Romero Britto), balloons, plants (dish gardens, orchids, succulents), plush animals, and vases. The company also offers cemetery flower services with on-site placement, same-day delivery, and a Disney Pin Trading Station at the physical location. Floral wire services through BloomNet and Teleflora enable nationwide order fulfillment. The company has expanded beyond traditional floristry to position itself as a full-service gift destination, incorporating character-themed mugs (Disney, Star Wars, m&m's), Mahjong gift sets, and curated home accessories alongside its floral offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fresh Flower Arrangements Fresh cut flower bouquets and arrangements for various occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, and everyday celebrations, available for in-store purchase, local delivery, and nationwide wire service.
• Sympathy & Funeral Flowers Memorial flower arrangements including casket sprays, standing wreaths, easel designs, and cemetery flowers for funeral and memorial services, with coordination through 20+ Northern Virginia funeral homes.
• Plants Potted plants including dish gardens, orchids, peace lilies, and succulents sold as living alternatives to cut flower arrangements.
• Gourmet Gift Baskets Customized gourmet gift baskets with premium food items and treats, available for customization by phone and delivery.
• Gifts & Home Décor Curated gift items including home décor, accessories, candles, figurines, and unique accessories, positioning the store as a full gift destination beyond floristry.
• Disney-Themed Floral Arrangements Floral arrangements featuring Disney characters including Mickey Mouse, Frozen, Finding Nemo, and Disney Princess themes, sold as character mugs and themed bouquets.
• Star Wars-Themed Floral Arrangements Star Wars-themed floral arrangements featuring Darth Vader, Stormtroopers, and other characters presented in ceramic mugs.
• Balloons Foil balloons including Disney, Star Wars, and character-themed balloons sold individually or as additions to floral arrangements.
• Cuddly Plush Animals Stuffed animals and plush toys available as gift add-ons to floral orders.
• Vases & Containers Decorative and functional vases for floral arrangements, available in various styles.
• Gift Cards Prepaid gift cards available in $50 increments up to $200 maximum, redeemable for all products and services including flowers, gifts, and delivery.
• Wedding & Event Floral Design Custom floral design services for weddings and special events, including bridal bouquets, ceremony arrangements, and event decorations, with professional installation and timeline coordination.
• Same-Day Local Delivery Same-day delivery service for flowers and gifts to local areas across Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland, with standard delivery (8AM-7PM) and rush delivery (8AM-3PM, $9.99 surcharge) options.
• Cemetery Flower Placement Services Floral tribute services for gravesites including headstone flowers, easel designs, hand-tied bouquets, and columbarium flowers, with on-site placement service.
• Floral Design Workshops Educational workshops teaching floral design skills to customers at the Vienna, VA location.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 14,000 floral bouquets delivered to Inova Hospital doctors and staff

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DisneycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 2 July 2017Karin's Florist is an official Disney Pin Trading location and offers Disney-themed floral arrangements and merchandise. They sell Disney collectible pins, Disney flower mugs, and character-themed bouquets including Magic of Mickey, Finding Nemo, Frozen, Star Wars, and other Disney properties. The Disney pin trading program allows customers to trade Disney pins for free with staff.
• BloomNetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBloomNet is a floral wire service network that connects retail florists. Karin's Florist participates as a member, enabling them to send and receive flower orders from other florists nationwide and globally.
• TelefloraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTeleflora is a floral wire service that connects retail florists globally. Karin's Florist displays Teleflora branding, indicating membership in the Teleflora network for order fulfillment and national/international delivery coordination.
• Inova Hospital SystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorClose partnership with Inova Hospital system for flower deliveries. Karin;s Florist has delivered over 14,000 floral bouquets to Inova doctors and staff, demonstrating an established, high-volume commercial relationship with the healthcare provider.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• The Bouqs Co. Direct-to-consumer online florist with farm-direct sourcing and a modern e-commerce experience. Comparable to Karin's in offering fresh-cut arrangements delivered to consumers, but differentiated by supply chain model and digital-first GTM.
• UrbanStems: DTC online florist with strong design aesthetic, app-first ordering, and partnership distribution (e.g., Google). Comparable to Karin's in core fresh-cut delivery but differentiated by mobile-native UX and subscription features.
• Farmgirl Flowers: DTC online florist with a signature burlap-wrapped bouquet aesthetic and same-day delivery in select metros. Directly comparable business model (e-commerce florist with same-day delivery) competing for the same digital-first gifting customer.
• BloomsyBox: Subscription-based online florist offering recurring fresh flower delivery. Comparable in fresh-cut floral delivery but differentiated by subscription GTM that Karin's could adopt or compete against.

Broad incumbents

• 1-800-Flowers.com: The largest publicly traded online floral and gift retailer in the US, offering a broad assortment across flowers, plants, gift baskets, and gourmet food. Directly comparable as an e-commerce-driven multi-category gifting platform serving the same occasions as Karin's.
• Edible Arrangements: Multi-category gifting retailer specializing in fruit arrangements with same-day delivery through a franchise network. Comparable as a same-day, occasion-driven, multi-product gifting platform with both retail storefronts and digital ordering.
• FTD (Florists' Transworld Delivery): Historic floral wire service and online florist connecting a network of independent local florists for nationwide delivery. Operates in the same category as Karin's but at significantly larger scale and as a wire-service parent rather than a single retailer.
• ProFlowers: Established online-only floral and gift retailer owned by FTD Companies. Directly comparable category (online fresh flowers and gifts) competing for the same digital floral consumer with national fulfillment.

Others

• BloomNet: Floral wire service network under the 1-800-Flowers/FTD umbrella that Karin's uses to send and receive out-of-area orders. Comparable as an industry infrastructure participant rather than a retail competitor.
• Teleflora: Floral wire service connecting independent florists for nationwide order fulfillment. Karin's is a Teleflora network member; comparable as an adjacent ecosystem enabler rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/karinsflorist
• Instagraminstagram.com/karinsflorist

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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