AMERICA’S PREMIER HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP SOLUTION ...for over 40 years!
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JULY 2022
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
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INSIDE: STORE SPOTLIGHT:
FEATURED NEW PRODUCT:
MEET THE MANAGER:
FATHER’S DAY FUN
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TINA FELTON, FLORIDA
GIFT BASKET CONTEST
CHARGING BACKPACK
DISTRICT MANAGER
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Photo: Memorial Health Hospital Grand Opening, Store 649, Savannah, GA
I have had many years in retail, but none have been more rewarding or equally as exciting than working among healthcare professionals and becoming the true Heart of the Hospital, through daily interactions with guests and the original Healthcare Heroes, the Nurses and Doctors that we serve!” Tina Felton, District Manager, Florida 10 years of service with Lori’s
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This June, our store managers created dynamic gift baskets in honor of Father’s Day. The festive baskets made easy grab-and-go gifts sure to please any dad. Each of 16 districts selected a winning basket, which were then posted on social media to let our followers vote for their top three favorites. Congratulations to the following winning teams, and to all participants!
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1st Place: Store 23, Livingston, New Jersey 2nd Place: Store 347, Orlando, Florida 3rd Place: Store 71, Lewisville, Texas Come join the fun! Follow us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook (@lorisgifts).
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Charge phones from your bag!
July’s featured new product is SMART! The new Tech Trendz Charging Backpack comes with a built-in power bank that will charge laptops and phones, and it features an anti-theft combination lock for protection. It fits up to 16” laptops.
The backpack has multiple storage pockets, three external zippers, padded shoulder straps, a USB charging port, and a headphone compartment.
JULY WORK ANNIVERSARIES HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, Lori’s team members! Jennifer Garcia Ethel Lillie Renae Lawrence Elizabeth Faes 2
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Lori’s Gifts held a ribbon-cutting on May 13 at George Washington University Hospital in DC to introduce its refreshed gift shop. Now celebrating its 20th year with the hospital, Lori’s partnered with the GWH Women’s Board to reimagine the gift shop, creating an open and inviting layout that incorporates natural lighting and wider shopping aisles. Featuring their latest design elements, the store contains three unique shopping areas with expanded product assortments for Gifts, Fashion and Market Place.
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Another ceremony was held June 3 at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah, GA to celebrate the Grand Opening of Store 649. Lori’s field leadership team gathered with Hospital Board members, staff, and volunteers to cut the red ribbon and welcome guests into the gift shop for the first time. A third Grand Opening took place June 10 at Tower Health Hospital in Reading, PA to welcome first-time guests to Store 648. During the ceremony, Hospital CFO Mark Reyngoudt said, “We love the gift shop and the product assortment!” In celebration of opening day, guests enjoyed special deals and promotions.
Tower Health Hospital Reading, PA
FIELD LEADERSHIP Tina Felton is currently the District Manager of all Lori’s Gifts locations in Florida. She has been Team Lori’s for 9 years, starting her journey as a Store Manager in Orlando in 2013.
George Washington University Hospital Washington, DC
Tina has grown in many areas as a retail professional during her tenure, and believes in being the best at anything put before her. She loves working with Lori’s talented, creative individuals who also share her passion for customer service. To our hospital partners, Tina says, “Thank you for letting us show you how special it is to have a Lori’s gift shop in your facility and for allowing our family to join yours. We enjoy every minute of it!” To future partners, Tina says, “What makes us different is our people and our ability to passionately serve in an ever-changing environment. We simply love what we do!” LORISGIFTS.COM
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Lori’s Gifts, Inc.
2125 Chenault Dr. Suite 100 Carrollton, TX 75006
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Our shop is quite small and I am always amazed at the variety of items offered. I would recommend Lori’s to other hospitals in a heartbeat!” Susan Thompson, Director of Patient Relations North Florida Regional Medical Center Gainesville, FL; Lori’s partner since 2004
LEADERSHIP SUMMIT Lori’s Gifts Development Team will be on site at the 2022 AHA Leadership Summit in San Diego from July 17-19. Senior health care experts will present innovative strategies to ensure the highest quality service for patients and staff. This year’s focus is helping healthcare leaders/staff remain resilient in periods of sustained crisis. Lori’s “Healthcare Heroes” Rewards program is an excellent strategy for boosting healthcare worker morale!
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Store 631 Ribbon Cutting, Long Island Commun ity Hospital
11-17 SALE! 50% OFF All Frag rances 17-19 AHA Le adership Summ it, San Diego, CA
If you attend, stop by the Lori’s Gifts booth and mention this newsletter to receive a free gift.
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2125 Chenault Dr. Suite 100 . Carrollton, TX 75006 . (972) 759-5000 . www.lorisgifts.com