Shop Profile: One of the industry's best-knownfloral businesses readies for a generational switch.

摘要

As Cosentino's Florist in Auburn, New York, leans into its third generation, father Carmen and daughter Jessica navigate a slow, well-planned transition of ownership. "My taking over the business is a work in progress," says Jessica. "When people in the business see me they ask, 'Has he given you the shop yet?' I always say no, but ifs in the works; we're planning year-by-year, and each year we do a little more."