— By Mac McConnell — How to create a consistent luxury shopping experience across locations. Imagine you’re a shopper who just stepped into a luxury goods store. You are greeted by a sharply attired, uber-friendly store employee who hands you a tall glass of chilled sparkling wine and offers to give you a guided tour of the newest inventory. “No thanks for now,” you say, explaining that you’d rather do some browsing first. As you stroll through the aisles, you take in the impressive sights: the finish of …
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Oak Brook, Ill. — Let’s Pave has recognized the toll COVID-19 has taken on assisted living communities across the country. In an effort to provide a well-deserved ‘Thank You’ and support to those medical professionals, aides and staff members who are risking their health and well-being, Let’s Pave has raised more than $40,000 in 24 hours, which will be distributed to various healthcare and assisted living facilities throughout the country, starting in the Massachusetts area. The company’s goal is to raise much more over the next few weeks. Let’s Pave …
Dallas — Connex, the multi-site facilities network, formerly known as PRSM, has announced its board of directors and has selected new officers for the 2020-2021 term. The new officers are: Chair: Jordan Campbell (pictured), Facilities Manager, BOTTEGA VENETA Vice Chair: Anthony Armato, Director, Facilities & Energy Management, ULTA Beauty Treasurer: Grant Baecker, President, Authority HVAC Secretary: Jaclyn Frenzel, President, OnSite, Inc. As immediate past board chair, Myriah Kingen, director of facilities management for DaVita Kidney Care, will continue to serve on the board. The association membership also elected two new …
Carson, Calif. — Clipper Corporation is supplying personal protective equipment (PPE) — face masks and no-touch thermometers — to restaurants, grocery chains, retail stores and foodservice companies in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Though the core product line of Clipper’s foodservice branch traditionally includes items like hot pans, fry baskets and plates, Lina Hu, the company’s CEO, organized a pivot when she saw the need for PPE. Leveraging a proprietary distribution network, Clipper has turned on a dime, manufacturing millions of masks within just 1 week. First, Clipper provided these …
— By Steve Peldiak — A spilled glass of water can easily be resolved. But the same amount of water on the floor from an unknown source could represent a major costly repair. Spring showers and the winter thaw have begun. Rain or snow melting from the rooftop finds its way to a clogged gutter, causing the water to run between the interior and exterior wall. This could unknowingly go on for days and weeks. By the time the water is visual, the damage has already been done. Mold …
DeWitt, Mich. — Shelly Guenther will be joining the DENTCO team as the new director of human resources, says DENTCO President Scott Milnes. She most recently worked as an HR manager with Maru Hospitality Group, which had eight restaurant locations and more than 400 employees. “Shelly is a great addition to our DENTCO team,” says Milnes. “With her depth of experience in human resources, we’re looking forward to her fostering great employee relationships and continuing our high-rated benefit programs.” In her new role, Guenther will take a strategic approach that …
Philadelphia — As the country faces stay-at-home orders, business closures and social distancing guidelines due to the spread of COVID-19 across the U.S., Action Services Group found itself facing a unique opportunity to help its customers and Resource Partners. Ted Stouch, founder and owner of Action Services Group, found that with his internal workforce of experienced project managers that specialize in turnkey national rollouts with strict deadlines and a database of over 2,700 Resource Partners across the U.S., Action Services Group was in a position to help slow the spread …
Irving, Texas — Connex is bringing the national conference to you, April 20-22, 2020, virtually at www.national.connexfm.com, and it is free! Register online today for a variety of events including keynote sessions, FM education, roundtables and networking. Topics include: COVID Craziness Can Create Clarity, The Pandemic: You Had a Plan, Right?, FMevolution – How Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are Changing Maintenance, and many more — including roundtables on grocery and convenience store retail, managing dark stores, and more. “Distance makes us stronger for now — the Connex Community makes …
Euless, Texas — In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Federal Heath has converted its manufacturing capacity in order to build protective equipment for the medical industry. “We understand the sacrifices and heroic efforts our doctors, nurses, medical staff and first responders are making in order to keep us safe,” says President and CEO Sid Rasnick. “We have teamed up with a health partner to manufacture and supply protective face shields in record time to the medical industry.” The goal is to die-cut, assemble and ship 10,000 or more clear PETG …
Plano, Texas – PICKUP, an enterprise-grade, last mile delivery service company, is adding small item deliveries of groceries, household supplies, baby goods and pet products to support the overwhelming need for same-day delivery of essential goods to consumers. “In light of a 108% surge in e-commerce, accelerated by COVID-19 and social distancing, PICKUP quickly responded to the increasing consumer demand for contactless, last mile delivery from store, curb or distribution center in 51 markets across the country,” says Brenda Stoner, CEO of PICKUP. Traditionally focused on delivering big and heavy …