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Ideal Image Laser Hair Removal Announces the Grand Opening of Two New Cincinnati Center Locations

Tampa, FL (PRWEB) May 08, 2012

Ideal Image, a national leader in laser hair removal focused exclusively on laser hair removal services, is pleased to announce the opening of its two newest laser hair removal centers in the Cincinnati area in West Chester, OH and Bellevue, KY. These additional two locations are a direct result of the increased demand for Ideal Image’s services, as well as the company’s ambitious business model, which has helped them to become the fastest-growing laser hair removal provider in the nation with 78 locations in 24 states – with plans for continued expansion.

“At Ideal Image, we are passionate about two things – offering the very latest advancements in laser hair removal, and providing great customer service,” said Dr. Joseph Acebal, Co-Founder and Co-CEO. “When someone walks through the doors of an Ideal Image location, our top priority is to make sure we do everything possible to make sure we understand the needs of the customer, what they hope to achieve, and how we can make them more comfortable.”

From its humble beginnings with a single location in Tampa, Florida, in 2001, Ideal Image has treated every customer with this same philosophy, which helps account for the stunning success the company has experienced in such a short time period. As they continue to revolutionize the laser hair removal industry, this dedication to customer service will continue to be the company’s foundation as they expand and introduce the brand to new markets.

In addition to outstanding customer service, the professionals at Ideal Image Laser Hair Removal have set themselves apart in the field of research, implementation and promoting the leading-edge practices in full body laser hair removal. Ideal Image proudly offers the highest quality laser hair removal services for bikini, facial, body, underarm and leg hair laser removal with treatments administered by a degreed and licensed medical team that includes registered nurses, physician’s assistants, and nurse practitioners.

“At Ideal Image, our motto is “Change Your Life Forever” and our focus is on giving our guests access to becoming their personal best,” added Dr. Richard Mikles, Co-Founder and Co-CEO. “We do this by offering state-of-the-art laser hair removal techniques, using the latest equipment which promotes safety, privacy, and comfort for every guest.”

With today’s laser hair removal technologies, guests can quickly achieve the look they want. In addition to the confidence that comes with looking and feeling great about themselves, they also save time and money by eliminating the burden of shaving and waxing every day. In today’s pressed-for-time society, this can add up to one hour per week or more, which guests can now spend on the activities and relationships that matter most in their lives.

“At Ideal Image, we know from personal experience that when you look good, you also feel good,” said Misty Spencer, Regional Director of Corporate Centers. “We are proud to make Cincinnati, OH the home of our two newest laser hair removal centers, and we look forward to helping guests achieve the look they’ve always wanted.”

The West Chester, Ohio center is located at 7625 Voice of America Drive, Suite 41, West Chester, OH. The Bellevue, Kentucky center is located at 119 Fairfield Avenue, Unit 6, Bellevue, Kentucky.

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Ideal Image is a leader in laser hair removal and uses advanced techniques at locations worldwide for permanent hair reduction. What separates this growing business from its competitors is Ideal Image’s passion for incorporating continual advancements in the industry and encouraging high standards of medical training. Ideal Image takes pride in its rigorous hiring practices and unwavering dedication to customer privacy, safety, and comfort.

Ideal Image Laser Hair Removal is also proud to announce that it is the recipient of the 2011 Florida Ernst & Young “Entrepreneur of the Year” honoree for Consumer Services, and has been cited in the “Tampa Bay Business Journal” as one of the “Fast 50”, holding the number one slot for revenue growth for three consecutive years.

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Backstage.am Launches to Help Individuals Meet the People Behind the Posts

Fairfax, VA (PRWEB) April 24, 2012

Backstage.am provides a new way for individuals to meet the people they follow online. Powered by live streaming technology, Backstage virtual venues provide a private setting for two-way, live communication between a small group of individuals.

People of influence schedule a Backstage session at http://www.backstage.am. Backstage passes are then made available for sale to the influencer’s audience. During the session, the influencer streams live via web cam in a Backstage virtual venue. And, those who purchased Backstage passes communicate with the influencer via text chat inside the venue.

The influencer determines when the Backstage session will take place, how many people may attend, and the price of Backstage passes. Maximum occupancy options range from one to 25 followers, and Backstage pass prices range from 99 cents to 99 dollars. Influencers are encouraged to test different parameters to optimize the balance of financial and experiential value.

Backstage sessions can be created by anyone with a following such as media professionals, athletes, intellectual thought leaders, twitter celebrities, etc. For example, writers could have daily Backstage sessions with their readers to discuss the topics of the day.

To demo the service for the press, David Gentzel, the creator of Backstage.am, will be hosting Backstage sessions at regular intervals from April 24th to April 26th. Each session is limited to one guest and is therefore private. A payment of 99 cents is required to purchase a Backstage pass, but it will be refunded after the session ends. Follow-on phone interviews will be possible after the service has been demonstrated.

To view available time slots, go to http://www.backstage.am/?action=view_press_times

For more information, please contact Backstage at 540-467-0931 or hi(at)backstage(dot)am.

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Bill Jacobs Joliet Will Host the 36th Annual Corvettes Unlimited Show & Swap Meet

Joliet, IL (PRWEB) April 02, 2012

Bill Jacobs Chevrolet in Joliet, Illinois is excited to announce that they will be hosting the 36th Annual Corvettes Unlimited Corvette Show and Corral GM Parts Swap Meet on April 15, 2012. The event runs from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. and will feature some of the rarest and spectacular Chevrolet Corvettes ever built. The Joliet, IL Chevy dealership is very excited to host Chicagoland’s largest Corvette club show and GM parts swap and they expect a large attendance.

Registration for the event costs $ 25 before April 7th or $ 35 after April 7th,.There is a limited number of slots open per class so early registration is encouraged. There will be eight people’s choice classes with three trophies per class. The Bill Jacobs Jr. Memorial Award will also be given but Corvettes Unlimited members will not be eligible. Each entrant will receive a dash plaque for their vehicle and two entry passes. There will even be custom club designed awards and a $ 100 cash drawing for spectators. For those who will just be attending the event, admission is only $ 5 and children under 12 are free. There will be great cars, great people and delicious food from Jody’s Hot Dogs.

Along with the car show, major vendors will also be on site. These will include restoration and performance parts, tools GM accessories and apparel for customers to check out. There will also be a live DJ performance and an Elvis impersonator from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Proceeds will benefit the Rush Neurobehavioral Center.

Don’t miss out on this great event at one of the leading Chicagoland Corvette dealerships. Bill Jacobs Joliet has a great selection of Chevy cars in Joliet, IL and they would be happy to help customers get in one soon. The dealership also has many used cars in Joliet, IL for customers to choose from. For more information on the swap and general show, please contact Don Picha at (815) 436-2980. For information on Bill Jacobs Chevrolet and Chevy vehicles in Joliet, please visit http://www.billjacobsjoliet.com or call (866) 301-2106.

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New NEMA 4X Polycarbonate Enclosure Product Line Available on Solutions Direct

Allied Moulded Polyline Polycarbonate Enclosure

Riverside, CA (PRWEB) April 01, 2012

Allied Moulded Products, Inc., an industry leader in fiberglass enclosures, has introduced the Polyline™ series of injection molded products made from polycarbonate thermoplastic. The Polyline™ enclosures open up additional markets for Allied Moulded with many new applications more fitted to the technical characteristics of polycarbonate such as greater impact strength, durability, and ease of modification for both indoor and outdoor environments. Solutions Direct is an authorized distributor for Allied Moulded’s fiberglass enclosures and most recently its line of NEMA 4X polycarbonate enclosures. We also offer a comprehensive product line of metal enclosures, non-metallic enclosures, and thermal management products.

Polycarbonate enclosures are used in harsh environments such as waste water treatment, irrigation/water control, solar/wind, chemical plants, and outdoor wireless installations. The main advantages of polycarbonate over traditional enclosures are the following: impact strength, durability, and ease of modification. The impact strength of polycarbonate is greater than other non-metallic materials. Also, the thermoplastic material has UV resistance and does not bloom or deteriorate in sunlight. When it comes to modifications, polycarbonate does not splinter or create dust as does fiberglass material. Lastly, the injection molding manufacturing process of polycarbonate enables pricing to be 20-25% less than the other non-metallic enclosures. This brings a significant cost savings to end users.

The Polyline™ polycarbonate enclosure series consists of 5 models ranging in sizes from 6” x 6” x 4” to 14” x 12” x 6” and is UL, CSA, and NEMA compliant. Conforms to the NEMA 4X standard, which means these enclosures are watertight, can withstand direct water spray, and are corrosion resistant. Models with lift-off screw covers (opaque and clear) have achieved a rating of NEMA 6P or IP68 (submersible up to 24 hours at a depth of 6 feet). Allied Moulded’s Polyline™ comes standard with “industry exclusive” mounting options, including an out-of-the-box mounting flange or adjustable mounting feet to cover various mounting configurations. Some other features include metallic or non-metallic snap latches, molded-in latch keepers and mounting bosses, a tongue and groove seal design, and molded-in back panel bosses with brass inserts and additional center bosses for mounting DIN rail. A clear polycarbonate cover option is also available for instrumentation applications where critical electrical/electronic equipment must be visible and protected from the elements.

When the application requires internal mounting of components, the Polyline™ accessories such as back panels or hinge front panels will provide greater design capabilities. Back panels are available in painted white steel or aluminum. When space is at a premium, or there is a need to cover electrical wiring, the aluminum hinge front panel is an ideal option. The Polyline™ series contains adjustable corner panel mounts for supporting the aluminum hinge front panel. The molded in corner slots provide either flush positioning with the box top or can be adjusted to 1.5” deep.

About Allied Moulded:

Founded in 1958, Allied Moulded has more than 50 years of knowledge and experience in molding fiberglass reinforced materials and is well known within the electrical industry as a quality manufacturer of non-metallic electrical products. Allied Moulded manufactures a full line of corrosion and UV resistant NEMA Type 4X non-metallic enclosures for indoor or outdoor applications. Allied Moulded enclosures are manufactured of thermoset and thermoplastic and offer all the advantages of non-metallic materials including: UL (listed), RoHs compliance, increased strength, reduced weight, corrosion resistance, non-conductivity, UV resistance and ease-of-installation. These enclosures are made in the U.S.A. and installed in hundreds of demanding applications in dozens of industries worldwide.

About Solutions Direct Online:

Solutions Direct Online is an online distributor that provides technical products for industrial customers and strives to provide the highest quality products at affordable prices. A partial list of our products include: electrical enclosures, electronic racks & cabinets, infrared temperature measurement products, material testing equipment, process control & measurement products, and scales & balances.

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POS Supply Solutions Expands Their Product Line to Include Custom Printed Gaming Machine Slot Tickets

Custom Printed Gaming Machine Slot Tickets

Danvers, MA (PRWEB) March 27, 2012

POS Supply Solutions, Inc. (POS Supply) is expanding their comprehensive line of products to include custom printed gaming machine slot tickets.

POS Supply’s custom printed Ticket-In/Ticket-Out (TITO) Gaming Machine Slot Tickets for use in International Game Technology’s (IGT) EZ-Pay system are designed to fit with the leading coinless slot machine thermal printers including Seiko, FutureLogic, Transact, Ithaca, Bally’s Printers and Nanoptix. Custom orders require a low five case minimum order.

POS Supply helps customers boost marketing efforts with custom printed gaming machine slot tickets. Their custom printing services provide:

    Photo quality 4-color process printing
    Four image repeat: four unique images on one ticket pack
    Custom logo or graphics
    Security options including UV visible inks and sequential numbering

POS Supply Solutions also offers blank gaming machine slot tickets. Customers can choose from blank slot tickets or tickets printed with a disclaimer. Tickets come packaged 200 sheets per pack with 80 packs per case. Each pack is individually shrink-wrapped providing protection from dust, dirt and humidity.

“POS Supply Solutions provides excellent service and a great product” said Zain Farooqi, President of Zashko Entertainment Inc. “The sales team has a very professional attitude and that is one of the many reasons why we keep ordering time and time again.”

About POS Supply Solutions

POS Supply Solutions provides point of sale and transaction supply solutions, serving a full spectrum of hospitality, retail, financial, gas station, medical, wireless and business transaction applications. Established in 1999, POS Supply Solutions’ corporate facility is located in Danvers, MA with distribution warehouses strategically located across the United States. Over the past 13 years, POS Supply Solutions has worked with thousands of companies to ensure they receive the point of sale supplies needed for successful and efficient business operations. POS Supply Solutions was proudly named to the Inc. 500|5000 List of Fastest Growing Companies in 2011.

Contact:

Alethea Copelas

Product Marketing Specialist

POS Supply Solutions

(978) 406-4230

acopelas(at)possupply(dot)com

http://www.possupply.com

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Meet “King Of The Swamp” Troy Landry Of “Swamp People” On April 26

Seminole Casino Hollywood

Hollywood, Florida (PRWEB) March 06, 2012

A Cajun who takes great pride in his family’s long history in Pierre Parte, Louisiana, Troy Landry has hunted alligators to support his family for 30 years, earning the Bayou reputation as “King of the Swamp.”

But it’s the “Swamp People” TV show on A&E’s History (formerly known as The History Channel) that has made him famous to the outside world, where he’ll make a rare appearance at Seminole Casino Hollywood on Thursday, April 26 during a free public meet-and-greet that will culminate a creative promotion aptly named, “Choot em’ and Win.”

Every half hour on Saturdays in April from 5:30 p.m. until 10 p.m., the luckiest casino players will draw to play the virtual “Choot em’ and Win” game at the end of the evening for up to $ 10,000 in cash. Landry will visit Seminole Casino Hollywood on the last Thursday from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m. to meet, sign autographs and take photos with fans. The casino will give away a total of $ 40,000 in cash during the four-week “Choot em’ and Win” game promotion.

The virtual game players either hook their alligator prey to win cash or free play or get eaten, not unlike the TV show which profiles Louisiana hunters in their annual pursuit of alligators in a month-long season, frantically trying to “fill their tags” of the largest gators they can find.

“Our guests will win a pile of money in April but they won’t have to risk their limbs or their lives like Troy does to get it,” quipped Seminole Casino Hollywood director of marketing, Michael J. Broderick.

This season, the “King of the Swamp” is teaming with master hunter, Junior Edwards and his sons in running two boats to get the job done. Meanwhile, in Myrtle Grove, Joe LaFont and his stepson Tommy are back on the water. With more tags than ever this season, they’re on track to make big bucks until Joe sustains a potentially season-ending injury. In Bayou Pigeon, newcomers Austyn and Blake are trying to earn their way into the alligator business a few tags at a time. With five tags in hand, they set out to prove to their buyer that they are the next generation of swamp legends.

“We’re creating entertainment to go along with our usual great casino action and it’s attracting new players to our 32-year-old casino,” explained general manager, Adrian Fox.

About Seminole Casino Hollywood

Seminole Casino Hollywood pioneered Indian gaming when it opened as the country’s first large stakes bingo hall in 1979, eventually expanding with gaming machines and poker. It is now home to over 1,250 state-of-the-art slot machines such as Diamond Lotto, the Seminole exclusive Super 6 Lotto, and hot titles like Sex & the City, Wizard of Oz, Lord of the Rings, Wheel of Fortune, and Monopoly; a 10-table poker room featuring free drinks and no-limit high stakes games 24/7; table games including Three Card Poker, Spanish 21, Mini-Baccarat, War, Ultimate Texas Hold ’em and Pai Gow Poker; and a high stakes bingo room. Seminole Casino Hollywood also features a full service bar, two delis, and an all-you-can-eat buffet restaurant open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

The Seminole Casino Hollywood is located one block south of Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood at 4150 North State Road 7 (U.S. Highway 441) in Hollywood, Florida. For more information call 954-961-3220 or 1-866-2-CASINO or visit http://www.seminolehollywoodcasino.com

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TranscribeMe Enjoy Resounding Success at DEMO Asia Alpha Pitches

TranscribeMe delivers transcription in your email using smartphone in 1 click.

Singapore (PRWEB) March 05, 2012

It was crunch time for New Zealand start-up favourite TranscribeMe, the only New Zealand company chosen by Microsoft New Zealand to present at the illustrious event. All eyes were on this potential giant and they did not disappoint. Singapore Manager, Chengxi Tang and company CEO, Alexei Dunayev, dominated the buzz around DEMO with radio and television bookings packed right up until pitch time, when TranscribeMe presented their Alpha pitch to the biggest international names in technology and promised to give away transcripts of the DEMO Asia Conference to all for free.

TranscribeMe makes audio content useful by converting voice to text with a mix of technology and crowd-sourced transcribers, with 98% accuracy, fast turnaround time of 12-24 hours & in 1 click. DEMO Asia brought together an audience of press, investors, buyers, entrepreneurs and business development professionals. TranscribeMe were the first company slotted to take the floor during the Alpha pitches at DEMO Asia 2012. The young company set the bar high and by some accounts, while all Alpha pitches were outstanding, they outshone the competition. Reports out of Singapore reflect that opinion.

“The first startup to pitch at DEMO Asia turned out to be among the most promising ones. TranscribeMe is a mobile app by New Zealand startup AudioScribe that promises to transcribe audio recordings within a day.

The founder, Alexei Dunayev, gave a confident, succinct pitch and declared that transcripts of the DEMO Asia conference will be made available to all. The app, which will be free to download, is currently in closed beta. They’ll open it to the public in the middle of the year…Alexei and his team is definitely on to something here,” stated Terence Lee, sgentrepeneurs online. To receive the free transcripts of all pitches at DEMO Asia, sign up on TranscribeMe website.

DEMO is a big deal for TranscribeMe. Statistics show that if this New Zealand start-up can make the grade at DEMO, their chances of success are significantly improved. Statistical surveys show these impressive results for DEMO presenters.

    92% of DEMO participants felt DEMO garner good to excellent media coverage for their product
    In the past 5 years, DEMO companies have raised in excess of 4.5 billion dollars following a DEMO debut
    Technology superstars like Adobe, Google, Microsoft and others have acquired 50+ companies exhibiting at DEMO
    62% of companies at DEMO received over 1 million dollars in venture and angel investment, post DEMO

Make the grade they did! DEMO Asia is the premier launch-pad event for companies throughout the world hoping to launch in the Asian marketplace. It was hosted at Matrix at Biopolis in Singapore.

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WUCF TV Grows ‘Bolder’ With Inspiration Programming for 50+ Audiences

Orlando, FL (PRWEB) January 05, 2012

When Growing Bolder debuts its third season this month, WUCF TV, Central Florida’s new home for PBS, will take over as the national presenting station for the 30-minute program that features ordinary people living extraordinary lives.

Hosted by Orlando broadcast veterans Marc Middleton, Bill Shafer and Wendy Chioji and produced by an Emmy Award-winning team, Growing Bolder tells stories of people enjoying active lifestyles and pursuing their dreams in Central Florida and beyond.

Growing Bolder’s Executive Producer Katy Widrick says that the new partnership reflects an exciting time for both organizations.

“WUCF is committed to bringing quality programming to Orlando-area viewers, as well as breaking new ground with national production for public TV stations,” Widrick says. “Growing Bolder is about shining the spotlight on an often under-served group of people who are pursuing their passions, following their dreams and proving that it’s not about age; it’s about attitude.”

Growing Bolder has had tremendous growth during the past 12 months, airing on more than 500 stations, which represents carriage on 92 percent of public TV stations across the country. In addition, it airs on Create® TV, a nationwide channel presenting the best of public television’s lifestyle programs.

Grant Heston, associate vice president for Communications & Public Affairs at UCF, says that Growing Bolder will be a pivotal piece in the station’s plans to expand and offer locally produced content to a national audience.

“Growing Bolder is a national hit that’s produced and hosted right here in Orlando — it’s vibrant, informational, entertaining and inspirational programming that we’re proud to stand behind,” Heston said.

Growing Bolder debuts on its new weekly time slot on WUCF TV at 12 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15. It also will air at 6 p.m. every Thursday beginning Jan. 19.

Additionally, WUCF will air episodes from Seasons 1 and 2 each Sunday at 12:30 p.m. beginning Jan. 15.

Schedules for Orlando and other markets across the country can be found at http://growingboldertv.com/schedule/.

WUCF TV is a partnership between the University of Central Florida and Brevard Community College, which launched the new PBS station July 1 after prior PBS affiliate WMFE ceased operation. To learn more, visit http://wucftv.org.

Media Contacts:

Katy Widrick, Growing Bolder Media Group, 407-362-8237, katy(at)boldermediagroup(dot)com

Christine Dellert, WUCF TV, 407-823-2947, christine.dellert(at)ucf(dot)edu

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Homeowners can Now Control their Garage Doors with their Smartphones by Retrofitting the Opener with the New Housecall™ Smartphone Garage Controller from BlueRadios

Housecall™ Smartphone Garage Controller from BlueRadios

Denver, Colorado (PRWEB) December 13, 2011

BlueRadios, Inc. is proud to announce the Housecall Smartphone Garage Controller, a Bluetooth® Smart transceiver which easily retrofits almost all standard garage door openers, allowing them to be controlled and monitored via the free Housecall smartphone application. With a range of up to 300 feet, Housecall allows the user to open or close a garage door, as well as check on the current open/close status of the door, eliminating unnerving uncertainty. The Housecall Smartphone Garage Controller frees the user from needing a “clicker” which can often get lost or run out of power. Furthermore, anyone with a smartphone can be given password protected access, eliminating the need for multiple clickers.

The first of a suite of controllers and sensors to be released under the Housecall brand, the Smartphone Garage Controller utilizes the recently released Bluetooth Smart standard, a low energy version of Bluetooth that uses approximately 1% of the electricity and has 3 times the range of traditional Bluetooth. It was developed by the Bluetooth standards organization for use in everyday household items, which do not need to transmit as much information as a voice stream. Appearing on the first consumer products in 2011, including the Apple iPhone 4S, and Droid Razr this standard will allow for the development of countless household items controllable via smartphone. It will be standard on most phones by 2012.

Installation is simple with the Housecall Smartphone Garage Controller. The patent pending design requires no tools. It simply snaps over the wires connecting the opener motor and the opener button, where metal blades will pierce the wire insulation to establish electrical connection. A keyhole slot on the bottom allows for mounting to a wall. It requires no batteries, borrowing its electricity from the existing lines. Once in place, it is paired with the user’s phone, where a special application must be installed to interact with the device. The user can then use the application to open or close the door or check on the status, as long as it is in range. The application will allow the user to select the appearance of their “clicker”, choosing from an old classic style, a modern look, a futuristic, or fanciful skin.

For users with older smartphones without Bluetooth Smart capability, BlueRadios offers the Housecall BlueBridge®. The BlueBridge converts standard Bluetooth signals to Bluetooth Smart signals, which it then rebroadcasts, allowing any Bluetooth smartphone the ability to work with Housecall. It does this automatically, and can work with an unlimited number of Bluetooth Smart devices, not just Housecall. It has a reception range of 300 feet, and can plug into any standard electrical outlet or USB powered port

For users who desire the ability to open, close, and monitor their garage door from anywhere, BlueRadios offers the Housecall BluePortal Server. BluePortal allows the user to connect via the smartphone application from anywhere to control and monitor their garage door. It connects to any internet source in the home, whether cable or phone line based, and then provides a gateway for the user to log into remotely. It is a standalone device and does not require the presence of a computer.

About BlueRadios

BlueRadios, Inc. is a worldwide leader in providing Bluetooth wireless data and voice communications for a range of commercial and industrial applications. The company designs and develops end-to-end hardware and software solutions, and provides a complete family of embeddable wireless products. BlueRadios modules are distributed worldwide with custom firmware preloaded at the factory prior to shipping. BlueRadios was founded in 2001 and has sold millions of Bluetooth modules. For more information on BlueRadios, visit http://www.BlueRadios.com or email Sales(at)BlueRadios(dot)com for HouseCall demonstrations at the Las Vegas Consumer Electronics Show (CES 2012).

About Bluetooth Smart

Bluetooth Smart devices are small sensor-type devices like heart-rate monitors that run on a button-cell battery and were designed for limited and specific tasks. Hence, due to their lower power consumption, they cannot connect to traditional Bluetooth labeled devices, but only to Bluetooth Smart and Smart Ready devices.

For more information about OEM reselling and licensing opportunities contact:

Andy Welty

Vice President of Sales

TRIDENT DESIGN, LLC

C 614 425 3663 | P 614 291 2435 x 304 | F 614 291 9473

http://www.trident-design.com

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Market Force Survey Reveals Kohl’s is America’s Favorite Fashion Retailer

Favorite Fashion Retailers

Boulder, CO (PRWEB) November 07, 2011

Kohl’s is the nation’s favorite fashion retail chain, according to an annual consumer survey conducted by Market Force Information, a worldwide leader in customer intelligence solutions. This is the third year in a row that Kohl’s has earned the top spot. Nordstrom ranked as consumers’ second favorite, followed by Macy’s, Dillard’s and JCPenney.

Market Force surveyed almost 7,000 consumers across North America and asked them to select their favorite fashion retailer from a list of 91 national chains. Results were first tallied based on the number of total votes, where Kohl’s took a clear lead with 16% of the vote total. But, the number of votes has a strong correlation to the number of stores. Market Force wanted to determine which chain received the most votes per store, so it indexed the findings by store count. The results showed that Kohl’s still is consumers’ top choice.

Before the votes were indexed, Kohl’s earned the most total votes, while JCPenney amassed the second most, and then Macy’s, Walmart and T.J. Maxx.

Kohl’s Triumphs as Nation’s Favorite

When the votes were indexed to account for number of stores, Wisconsin-based Kohl’s retained the No. 1 position, making it a clear consumer favorite. Nordstrom moved into the No. 2 spot, Macy’s and Dillard’s tied for No. 3, JCPenney landed in the No. 4 slot, and Coldwater Creek rounded out the top five. See Graph 1.

Although they still made it into the top 16 overall, brands like Walmart, Target and Dress Barn landed toward the bottom of the rankings.

“More than 70% of surveyed consumers said that they shopped most recently for casual clothing, with business clothing coming in a distant second. That number grows to a whopping 90% when we asked what they shopped for at their favorite retailer. That tells us that price and type of merchandise loom large as selection criteria for a casual fashion retailer,” said Janet Eden-Harris, chief marketing office for Market Force. “Kohl’s has achieved that great balance of broad selection and good prices, particularly in the casual clothing sector. But, notice that Nordstrom secured second place, and specialty stores like Coldwater Creek and Ann Taylor Loft came in sixth and seventh. Those results might suggest that consumers are loosening their pocketbooks in favor of quality over a bargain for select fashion items.”

Marshalls Gets Points for Loyalty Program, Macy’s Scores for Designer Selections

Market Force also looked at how the favorite fashion retail chains compared in different categories to determine if certain attributes set apart the leaders from the rest. Kohl’s performed consistently well across the board, leading in almost every category, including no-hassle returns, prices, easy parking, dressing rooms, atmosphere and customer service. Marshalls was the only retailer that received high marks for loyalty program benefits. Macy’s trumped the others for offering the widest assortment of clothing and accessories from specific designers. See Graph 2.

Market Force conducted the fashion retail survey in October 2011. The pool of almost 7,000 survey respondents ranged in age from 18 to more than 65 and reflected a broad spectrum of income levels, with three-quarters reporting incomes of more than $ 50,000 a year. Eighty one percent were women, the primary household consumer purchasers. Half of the participants said they have children at home.

For more information on Market Force’s customer intelligence solutions for the retail industry, visit http://www.marketforce.com/industries/retail.

About Market Force Information

Market Force Information Inc. is the leading global customer intelligence solutions company for multi-location businesses, including major retailers, restaurants, grocery and convenience stores, financial institutions, entertainment studios and consumer packaged goods companies. With more than 125 years of combined industry experience, Market Force Information has pioneered the industry with a suite of customer intelligence solutions – from 600,000 field associates across North America and Europe who conduct mystery shopping, merchandising and retail auditing, to real customer surveys and proprietary decision-support tools. Its solutions provide a holistic view of the customer’s on-site experience and identify the actions required at the store level to increase customer loyalty and improve financial performance. For more information, visit http://www.marketforce.com and follow us on Twitter @MarketForce.

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