Shaw & Boehler Florist in Cortland to Close After Over 100 Years in Operation

After 101 years in business, Shaw & Boehler Florist at 31 Clinton Ave. in Cortland will close their doors on October 1st. Today, September 30th will be their last day of operation, sources confirmed to X101 News.

The closure comes just five years after the Allen Floral Group purchased the business. The company, according to their social media page, operates six floristry stores throughout the Central New York Region. 

According to sources, employees were only provided 8 days notice of the planned store closure with no severance offered. A specific reason as to why the store closing wasn’t available. X101 News has reached out to Allen Floral Group owner, Andrew Allen, but have not heard back.

As for customers who may have gift certificates to use, it is also unknown if they will be honored at other locations owned by the company.