A FLOWER shop in Darwen is enjoying the sweet smell of success after winning an excellence award.
Hodkinson's the Florist, of Duckworth Street, entered the Flower Shop of the Year 2007 Awards and scooped a silver award of excellence.
To get the award the shop had to demonstrate expertise and understanding in several areas including sales and marketing; retail planning; business development and improving profitability.
Hodkinson's will now go on to compete for gold in round two.
The eventual winner of Flower Shop of the Year will win £5,000.
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