Humana HomeCare Solutions Debuts At Max-Wellness Stores
Humana is launching Humana HomeCare Solutions, a first-of-its-kind, fully integrated care management “concierge” service at four Max-Wellness retail locations in Sarasota and Naples, FL and Cleveland, OH. Additional Humana in-store sites will be added later this year as Max-Wellness expands.
At the heart of Humana HomeCare Solutions is a Humana Cares Manager (HCM) who works one-on-one with clients, as well as their caregivers, to help manage chronic conditions and achieve the highest possible level of quality of life and independence. Each Max-Wellness store has a private consultation area where HCMs can meet with potential clients.
Max-Wellness CEO Michael Feuer said, “Our new partnership with Humana is an important step for Max-Wellness to further our goal of providing answers for healthy living for every age group, at every stage of life. The burgeoning senior market needs the services that Humana now offers from Max-Wellness stores.”
'Eating Healthy With Diabetes' Store Tours Offered By JEWEL-OSCO
At a time when nearly 26 million Americans have diabetes and an estimated 79 million have pre-diabetes, JEWEL-OSCO, is launching free “Eating Healthy with my Diabetes™" in-store tours. The free educational tours are designed to help customers learn to choose better-for-you foods and eat healthfully, while incorporating foods they love into their meal plans.
Specially-trained pharmacists and registered dietitians guide the in-store tours, covering topics such as reading Nutrition Facts labels and identifying healthier food options such as high fiber grains and choices lower in saturated-fat, which are easily identified by nutrition iQ®, JEWEL-OSCO’s color-coded in-store nutritional navigation system.
Sears Expands Beauty Offering To More Than 100 Stores
Sears has expanded its cosmetic departments to more than 100 Sears locations, which will include beauty products from well-known brands, nail care, skin care, and fragrances for women and men. Additionally, beauty advisers staffing the departments will offer makeup tips.
The retailer tested the beauty concept in 13 stores across the country in 2010. The departments will include new fixtures in a dedicated space.
“We are pleased to offer our customers a comprehensive assortment of the cosmetics, skin-care and nail-care brands not typically found in department stores at the mall,” said Gary Schettino, VP/GMM, Sears. “Our foray into beauty creates the perfect complement to our new approach to fashion at Sears. The introduction of affordable and well-known brands is another example of our continued commitment to offer our customers incredible value.”
L’Oreal's Garnier Provides Solution For Personal Care Packaging Waste
Garnier, the L’Oreal-owned brand, has formed an exclusive partnership with TerraCycle, which specializes in making consumer products from post-consumer materials. Through the sponsorship of a worldwide Personal Care and Beauty Brigade, packaging will be collected and shipped to a TerraCycle facility. In addition to diverting packaging from landfills, the Personal Care and Beauty Brigade will help to recruit new members and educate communities. For every unit of waste collected, Garnier will contribute two cents to the charity of the individual's choice. TerraCycle will repurpose all collected personal care packaging, reusing it to build eco-friendly playgrounds across the U.S.
Progressive Unveils Snapshot
Progressive has introduced its Snapshot Discount that offers drivers the chance to lower their car insurance rates by as much as 30% based on real-time analysis of their driving habits.
Powering this program is the Snapshot device, which plugs into the onboard diagnostic port of most cars built after 1996. The device enables the customer to automatically and wirelessly share their driving patterns with Progressive. After 30 days, the customer can log in to their policy to see how much of an initial discount they're earning and what changes they can make to their driving habits to save even more. At the end of the six month policy term, the customer returns the device to Progressive, and Progressive calculates the final discount.
Michelin Launches New Promise Plan
Consumers who purchase a set of MICHELIN tires will receive the new Michelin Promise Plan, the first of its kind in the tire industry. The Michelin Promise Plan delivers a free 30-day satisfaction guarantee, three-year flat tire changing assistance and additional mileage warranties on passenger and light-truck replacement tires.
“This is a new way of thinking about tire service,” said Scott Clark, COO, Michelin NA. “While other companies offer piecemeal warranty packages, we are the first to provide a comprehensive package.”
Johnny Rockets Unveils New Sports Lounge Concept
Johnny Rockets has unveiled its sports lounge concept on the West Coast. The new Johnny Rockets Sports Lounge, located within Universal CityWalk’s dining and shopping promenade, combines a traditional family-friendly Johnny Rockets restaurant and its classic Americana dining experience with sports-filled screens, stylish decor and a full-service bar.
Johnny Rockets Sports Lounge offers a unique setting where families, sports fanatics and local sports teams can enjoy all-American comfort food. With thirteen large screen TVs scattered throughout the lounge, main restaurant and patio area, guests have the chance to enjoy their favorite sporting event, spend time with family or celebrate a season.
First Sambazon Acai Cafe Opens In CA
Sambazon, the pioneer of organic Amazon superfoods, has opened the Sambazon Acai Cafe in Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA, which serves up a selection of authentic acai bowls and smoothies based on the company’s organic line of premium functional juices, smoothies, and sorbets. Ryan Black, co-founder and CEO of Sambazon, said, “The Sambazon Acai Cafe is a friendly, laid-back spot where people can meet to enjoy the tastiest and most nutritious breakfast, lunch, or afternoon snack in town.”
Tesla Reinvents Car Buying Experience With Opening Of Santana Row Store
Tesla Motors has opened a store in the popular Santana Row retail district of San Jose, CA. In preparation for the introduction of the Model S, the world's first premium electric sedan, Tesla has designed an interactive experience to inform potential customers; allowing them to explore Tesla’s technology, learn about owning an electric car, and configure their car in the Design Studio.
The new stores location ensures plenty of foot traffic while the layout engages the customer through a series of hands-on interactive touchscreen experiences. The Design Studio allows customers to configure their own Roadster and than seamlessly complete the purchase. “Purchasing a Tesla should be a delightful experience,” said Tesla CEO, Elon Musk. “ People will feel welcome to walk in and learn about the many advantages of our technology.”
Chrysler Brand Launches Test-Drive Opportunities At Local Shopping Malls Chrysler has launched a test drive campaign at local malls across the country.
“We want to ensure that potential consumers touch and feel the quality materials used on the interior of the vehicle and experience the performance improvements on the ride and handling. I am confident with these improvements in place, consideration for a Chrysler brand vehicle will increase from the moment they place their hands on the wheel and their foot on the accelerator,” said Olivier Francois, CEO, Chrysler Brand. “With today's busy schedules, it is important that the Chrysler brand makes the vehicle decision and research process more convenient and hands-on to consumers.”
Coca-Cola And Heinz Announce Partnership To Expand Use Of PlantBottle™ Packaging
Coca-Cola and H.J. Heinz have formed a strategic partnership that enables Heinz to produce its ketchup bottles using Coca-Cola’s breakthrough PlantBottle™ packaging. The PET plastic bottles are made partially from plants and have a lower reliance on non-renewable resources compared with traditional PET plastic bottles. The partnership is an industry-first, and one that both companies hope others will follow to transform how food is packaged.
PlantBottle™ packaging looks, feels and functions like traditional PET plastic, and remains fully recyclable. The only difference is that up to 30% of the material is made from plants. Heinz’s adoption of the PlantBottle™ technology will be the biggest change to its iconic ketchup bottles since it first introduced plastic in 1983.
Oak Park Walgreens Drugstore Uses Geothermal Energy System
A Walgreens drugstore in Oak Park, IL features the first geothermal energy system used in a chain drugstore in the country. The system has reduced the store’s expected energy usage by 60%. Walgreens President & CEO, Greg Wasson, said, “Geothermal energy is an important way we can reduce our carbon footprint, and through the innovative, sustainable design of this store, we have made it a reality." An informational kiosk at the store shows customers energy usage and savings from the geothermal system in real-time.
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