A family legacy and Shepparton icon

NEW OWNERS OF RENATO'S FLORIST... Welcome to the Archer family and wishing them great success with the next chapter of their lives. Clockwise from left is Leeanne Archer, Josie Renato, Sam Renato, Glenn Archer, Olivia Archer and Emily Archer. Photo: Stephanie Holliday

AFTER 41 years in flower business, Sam and Josie Renato are retiring and handing the keys to Renato’s Florist to their niece, Leeanne Archer and her husband Glenn.

Leeanne and Glenn will officially be the new owners of the iconic Shepparton business, as of Monday 4 October 2021, a challenge that they are both very excited to be taking on.

Leeanne and Glenn were born and raised in Shepparton, where they are raising their two daughters, Olivia and Emily. Taking over the family business is something that Leeanne and Glenn feel honoured to be doing. The whole family are looking forward to becoming a part of the business.

“This is a great opportunity for our family, we are super excited to be taking on this challenge, we can’t wait to continue to spread the love of sending flowers to the Shepparton community and beyond” said Leeanne Archer.

Sam and Josie will continue to mentor and offer any support to Leeanne and Glenn as they establish the business as their own. The knowledge and experience that Sam and Josie possess is amazing and something they are looking to passing onto the new owners.

“We are extremely lucky to know that Sam and Josie are only a phone call away if we need help or advice with anything, I’m hoping that they will come back and help us out during the busy times at Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day,” said Glenn Archer.

“We are looking to give the shop a fresh paint and will look at incorporating some new giftware as we head into the Christmas period. Other than that, business will run as usual,” said Leeanne Archer.

Sam and Josie wish Leeanne and Glenn all the very best with their beloved family business.

“Leeanne has decided to take on the family business and continue with a legacy we started in 1980. I am so confident that they will be a great success,” said Sam.

If you want to support Renato’s Florist, call for orders on 5821 3733, pop into the shop at 121A Wyndham Street, Shepparton or visit our website www.renatosflorist.com.au.

NEW OWNERS OF RENATO’S FLORIST… Welcome to the Archer family and wishing them great success with the next chapter of their lives. Clockwise from left is Leeanne Archer, Josie Renato, Sam Renato, Glenn Archer, Olivia Archer and Emily Archer. Photo: Stephanie Holliday