Clients in the News
Vestcom, 5/8/2012
Two Tales of Retail Showrooming
By now most folks have heard about “showrooming,” the relatively new activity where consumers visit a brick and mortar store, look at a product they are interested in, and then buy it online. According to a Wall St. Journal article published last month, half of shoppers who made a purchase online checked the product out first in a local store.
Vestcom, 5/3/2012
The Unnatural?
Kashi cereal recently made the news when a Rhode Island grocer pulled the product off his shelves after he learned that the company was being challenged by consumer advocates for not living up to the “natural” claims it made for its products.
World Dryer, 5/1/2012
Hygiene in Hands of Consumer
There was a time when the cleaning and maintenance of public restrooms was not much of a topic for discussion. However with the heightened pubic awareness of dangerous infections such as MRSA and H1N1, the contributions to these diseases associated with institutional and commercial restrooms has become a matter of heightened scrutiny.
Vestcom, 5/1/2012
Data Merge Ahead
A single customer database and integrated systems are paramount for grocers looking to advance their multi-channel strategies. In their quest to better service shoppers, supermarket retailers continue to add customer touchpoints—both in-store and online.
LTCI Partners, 5/1/2012
LTCI’s Bright Side
Early in my financial services career, a respected mentor taught me something that has stayed with me throughout the years: “In the absence of value, price is the only thing.” While those words of wisdom are applicable to any product, they seem especially true of long-term care insurance (LTCI).
LTCI Partners, 5/1/2012
LTCI’s Bright Side, Part 2: Economic Value
Establishing the valuable role long-term care insurance (LTCI) can play in safeguarding your clients’ retirement is a great way to start the LTCI conversation. Once clients understand how LTCI can help them maintain the highest possible quality of life, the path to action becomes much clearer.
LTCI Partners, 5/1/2012
Finding LTC Insurance Success With Voluntary Benefits
Due to our country’s recession and the current economic environment, voluntary long term care (LTC) insurance programs are far more common than employer-paid arrangements. With corporate budgets tight and the economy still brimming with uncertainty, that’s not likely to change anytime soon.
DATAMATX, 4/18/2012
Harry Stephens of DATAMATX Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Xplor 2012
DATAMATX, a national outsourcing provider and leader in the distribution of critical business communications and payment services, today announced that its president/CEO and founder, Harry Stephens, was selected by the Xplor International Awards Committee as the recipient of the 2012 Brian Platte Lifetime Achievement Award.
Vestcom, 4/16/2012
Building a Successful Nutrition Information Program
Food has been a topic in the news lately, ranging from “pink slime” to crushed beetles to red meat’s role in early death. There are countless other references—both local and global—relating to our food supply and what’s really going on there.
Vestcom, 4/10/2012
What Big Data Means for Retailers
If 2011 was the year of mobile, 2012 is shaping up to be the year of big data. Big data is defined as datasets too large to be managed using current toolsets or software available to a typical business. Big data will affect everyone no matter what their business, or the role they play.
Komori, 4/1/2012
Across the Nation
The installation of a five-color Komori Lithrone S40 press with advanced interface (AI) software at Professional Printing Center has enhanced its makeready time and has reduced waste. This marks the company’s fourth Komori press purchase.
Vestcom, 4/1/2012
Let’s Get Social!
To win store brand loyalty via social media, retailers need to enter into authentic conversations that benefit both sides and establish trust. The popular of social media has exploded in recent years. Platforms such as Facebook and Twitter allow people to chat with friends and family, share pictures, play games and much more.
World Dryer, 4/1/2012
Surface-Mounted ADA-Compliant Hand Dryer
SLIMdri™ is the fastest and most energy efficient surface-mounted ADA-compliant hand dryer. The SLIMdri hand dryers offer the best performance in its class. The flexible ON/OFF heating controls, ultra compact and contemporary stylish design, and universal voltage features make SLIMdri a perfect fit for all medium- to high-traffic and ADA-compliant facilities.
World Dryer, 4/1/2012
Surface-Mounted ADA-Compliant Hand Dryer
SLIMdri™ is the fastest and most energy efficient surface-mounted ADA-compliant hand dryer. The SLIMdri hand dryers offer the best performance in its class. The flexible ON/OFF heating controls, ultra compact and contemporary stylish design, and universal voltage features make SLIMdri a perfect fit for all medium- to high-traffic and ADA-compliant facilities.