Family-Owned and Operated Since 1923
Full service florist with ten award-winning, family-owned locations serving Chicago and 150 suburbs with beautiful fresh flowers for every occasion, blooming and green plant gifts, custom wedding flowers and event decorations, and exceptional funeral flowers tributes. Other services include same day and next day nationwide flower delivery, commercial interior plantscaping, bulk whole fresh flowers, and holiday decorations. Member SAF, FTD, Teleflora.
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Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Phillip's is a third-generation, family-owned business founded in the Chicago area more than 85 years ago.
What is your primary product or service?
The company specializes in fresh flower arrangements, plant gifts, wedding flowers, event decorations, and a complete range of commercial floral and plant services.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
James A. Phillip began delivering flowers in Chicago on street cars as a youth in the early 1900s and found he had a gift for floral design. He and his wife Helen opened their first shop in 1923.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
The company imports its own fresh flowers direct from around the world for the best in quality and value and has a team of more than 200 floral professionals to serve its customers.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Phillip's currently has ten Chicago area locations and is one of the larger nationwide florists, too, but historically focuses on its core business more than on expansion.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Phillip's Flowers in Chicago, IL is located at 1625 W. Carroll Ave., which is one door west of Ashland Ave. a few blocks north of Lake St. Phillip's Flowers in LaGrange, IL is located at 515 N. LaGrange Road, just a few blocks north of Ogden Ave. For other locations, see www.phillips-flowers.com/stores/
What type of payments do you accept?
Phillip's Flowers accepts all major credit cards and is happy to provide direct billing for regular customers and commercial accounts.
Which areas do you service?
Phillip's ten flower shops deliver daily to Chicago and suburbs, as well as nationwide and worldwide via two networks of more than 20,000 affiliated professional florists.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Seven full-time family members are actively involved.
What are your hours of operation?
Phillip's Flowers in LaGrange is open every day of the year, and the company accepts phone orders 24 hours a day.
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