The trucking companies are also tacking on extra charges to us for their increased gas expenses. So, there is going to wind up being some pass-through to consumers — unless [gas] prices go back down. But that doesn't seem likely. |
Today, we estimate that the true cost of those deliveries is now at least $10 to $11. I sent out a notice today to our 300 members, noting that the profitability in this climate doesn't even begin unless they charge that amount for delivery. |
You can't charge more for flowers when the guy across the street isn't raising his prices over the extra cost [of gas]. Sometimes, you wind up having to eat that cost. |