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Wyndham's First-Annual Owner Trends Report Highlights Positive Long-Term Outlook, Vital Role of Brands
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, June 3 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham's First-Annual Owner Trends Report Highlights Positive Long-Term Outlook, Vital Role of Brands
Hotel owners and property developers remain confident in industry's resiliency despite a news cycle dominated by tariffs, inflation, interest rates and more
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PARSIPPANY, N.J. (June 2, 2025) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts today unveiled its first-annual Hotel Owner Trends Report. A multi-month effort spanning two industry-wide surveys of hundreds of hotel owners and property developers, the findings
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PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, June 3 -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham's First-Annual Owner Trends Report Highlights Positive Long-Term Outlook, Vital Role of Brands
Hotel owners and property developers remain confident in industry's resiliency despite a news cycle dominated by tariffs, inflation, interest rates and more
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PARSIPPANY, N.J. (June 2, 2025) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts today unveiled its first-annual Hotel Owner Trends Report. A multi-month effort spanning two industry-wide surveys of hundreds of hotel owners and property developers, the findingspaint a picture of an industry that, despite the tumultuous news cycle, remains confident in its resilience and long-term growth prospects.
"There's a lot of noise in the marketplace right now and yet, more than 90% of hotel owners and developers are optimistic about what the next five years hold for them. That's because they know that in hospitality, they're playing the long game. Case in point: While most admit to having concerns over current economic volatility, four-out-of-five say they still plan to expand their portfolios over the next five years."
- Amit Sripathi, Chief Development Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Brands Matter
Highlighting the critical role brands play in hotel ownership, virtually all surveyed (98%) said they're currently open to exploring new branded offerings--underscoring the value brands bring to the table versus operating as an independent. Further, most (55%) are interested in traditional or hard brands while just under half (45%) are seeking soft brand opportunities.
Here's what owners and developers are also looking for:
* Support and Leadership Access
Ranking the top two factors owners and developers look for when choosing which brand to join, support from industry experts tops the list (including marketing, revenue management and operational expertise), followed by access to executive leadership.
* A Strong Loyalty Program
More than 80% of hotel owners and developers say a strong loyalty program is very important or critical to a hotel's success, with nearly two-thirds (62%) of those open to joining a brand or switching brands citing it as a top five factor they consider.
* A Robust Array of Brand Offerings
When looking at expansion, interest spans virtually all segments. Just over a third (39%) have lifestyle and boutique hotels in their sights, while a similar number (36%) are looking at midscale and upper-midscale. The same is true for economy (35%).
Capitalizing on Extended-Stay
Extended-stay hotels continue to be front and center for hotel owners and developers. Buoyed by historically high demand and developer ROI, nearly all surveyed (96%) see opportunity in extended-stay, highlighting it as an investment with great potential.
Here's what else owners and developers are saying about extended-stay:
* The Model Matters
Operating in extended-stay means operating in a way that's different from traditional brands. Nearly three-out-of-five surveyed (59%) recognize this, a highlight that embracing the unique operating model of extended-stay is critical to success.
* All Eyes on Infrastructure
With historic multi-year infrastructure spend on the rise, 100% of respondents said they anticipate an increase in new business over the next five years (including those outside of the extended-stay segment) as a result of the many projects these investments are funding.
* Cross-Sell and Upsell are Key
Both in extended-stay and beyond, when it comes to driving increased revenue, more than 80% of hotel owners and property developers say cross-sell and upsell opportunities are key, describing them as either critical or very important to their hotel's success.
Fueling the Future with Technology
When choosing a brand, the majority of owners and developers list access to best-in-class technology as one of their top five factors. What's more, one-in-five (20%) say investing in technology is how they plan to differentiate their hotel from the competition.
Here's what owners and developers are also saying about technology:
* Investing in Tomorrow's Traveler
Recognizing the role technology plays in delivering a great guest experience, nearly two-thirds (61%) of hotel owners have already invested in, or are considering investing in, things like streaming, digital room keys and self-service kiosks. Meanwhile, nearly half (46%) have done or are considering the same when it comes to EV charging stations.
* Harnessing the Power of AI
Over 90% of hotel owners are already leveraging AI in some capacity. Notably, more than 70% are deploying the technology to support operations while more than 60% are using it for guest-facing services.
* An Interconnected Guest Experience
When it comes to guest messaging platforms, one-in-three hotels (33%) are already utilizing this technology, with nearly another third (30%) looking to invest in or increase their investment in it. The same is true for mobile tipping: a third of those surveyed (33%) say they already offer mobile tipping, with nearly another third (30%) expecting to invest or increase their investment in it.
"The message from today's hotel owners and property developers is clear: it's not just about growing their portfolios, it's about growing their portfolios with the right brands and the right partners. They also want the best. The best technology, the best rewards program, the best support. The good news? That's exactly what Wyndham offers, and its why our franchisee retention rate has grown to nearly 96%, including our economy brands, which are among the highest in the industry."
- Scott Strickland, Chief Commercial Officer, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Proven Resilience
Over the last twenty-five years, select-service hotels, like those owned and operated by most Wyndham franchisees, have repeatedly proven their resilience in weathering challenging environments. From 2000 to 2023, U.S. select-service RevPAR grew at a 2.6% CAGR, and during some of the most historic economic events on record, Wyndham's select-service hotels have consistently outperformed STR's upscale and above segments. In 2001, following the attacks of 9/11, they outperformed by 300 basis points. In 2008, in the wake of the global financial crisis, they outperformed by 500 basis points. And most recently, in 2020, amid the backdrop of the global pandemic, they outperformed by 2,500 basis points. These results are not coincidental and reflect the tested, long-term value proposition of Wyndham's select-service brands.
The Wyndham Advantage
As the world's largest hotel franchisor, Wyndham takes an OwnerFirstTM approach to franchising, prioritizing the needs of hotel owners and their success. From unprecedented access to Company leaders, to launching new brands designed to take advantage of the extended-stay boom (ECHO Suites(R) Extended Stay by Wyndham and WaterWalk Extended Stay by Wyndham) to investing nearly $350 million in best-in-class technology since going public in 2018, Wyndham--through the Wyndham Advantage--is making moves that not only help owners succeed today, but also help set them up to innovate and grow their business in the future.
A white paper detailing the findings of Wyndham's first-annual Hotel Owner Trends Report is slated to be available for download later this month. To sign-up for early access, click here. For more information on franchising opportunities, visit www.wyndhamdevelopment.com.
About Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world's largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of approximately 893,000 rooms appealing t- the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfoli- of 25 hotel brands, including Super 8, Days Inn, Ramada, Microtel, La Quinta, Baymont, Wingate, AmericInn, Hawthorn Suites, Trademark Collection and Wyndham. The Company's award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 112 million enrolled members the opportunity t- redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit wyndhamhotels.com.
Survey Methodology
Managed by Wakefield Research, the Wyndham Survey was conducted among 325 Hotel Owners & Hotel Property Developers, with minimum seniority of VP+, in the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean, between February 4th and February 12th, 2025, using an email invitation and an online survey. A follow-up survey was conducted between May 16th and May 27th, 2025, with another 325 Hotel Owners & Hotel Property Developers, using similar methods. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation. The magnitude of the variation is measurable and is affected by the number of interviews and the level of the percentages expressing the results. For the interviews conducted in both studies, the chances are 95 in 100 that a survey result does not vary, plus or minus, by more than 6.2 percentage points for the total data, 6.9 percentage for the U.S., 9.8 percentage points for Canada, and 19.6 percentage points for the Caribbean, from the result that would be obtained if interviews had been conducted with all persons in the universe represented by the sample.
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Original text here: https://corporate.wyndhamhotels.com/news-releases/wyndhams-first-annual-owner-trends-report-highlights-positive-long-term-outlook-vital-role-of-brands/
[Category: BizTravel]
W&S No. 310 on 2025 Fortune 500 List
CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 3 -- The Western and Southern Financial Group, a life insurance company, issued the following news release on June 2, 2025:
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W&S No. 310 on 2025 Fortune 500 List
The 2025 Fortune 500 list released today by Fortune magazine ranks Western & Southern Financial Group No. 310 (from No. 284 in 2024), with $13.8 billion in revenue for 2024.
Western & Southern finished the year with record results in six key areas, including net investment income, assets owned and managed and operating income. While the industry continued to see declines in capital-to-asset ratios, Western
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CINCINNATI, Ohio, June 3 -- The Western and Southern Financial Group, a life insurance company, issued the following news release on June 2, 2025:
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W&S No. 310 on 2025 Fortune 500 List
The 2025 Fortune 500 list released today by Fortune magazine ranks Western & Southern Financial Group No. 310 (from No. 284 in 2024), with $13.8 billion in revenue for 2024.
Western & Southern finished the year with record results in six key areas, including net investment income, assets owned and managed and operating income. While the industry continued to see declines in capital-to-asset ratios, Western& Southern's capital-to-asset ratio of 14.9% remained significantly higher than the average capital-to-asset ratio of the 15 largest publicly traded life insurers doing business in the U.S.
On the 2025 list, Western & Southern ranked seventh among mutual life and health insurance companies and 15th among the combined mutual and stock life and health insurance companies. Western & Southern is one of 28 Ohio companies and eight from the Greater Cincinnati area to make the list - more than any other city in Ohio, Indiana or Kentucky.
The local companies on the 2025 list (2024 ranking noted in parentheses) are:
Kroger 27 (25)
Procter & Gamble 51 (50)
GE Aerospace/* 118 (56)
Western & Southern Financial Group 310 (284)
Fifth Third Bancorp 320 (321)
Cincinnati Financial 371 (393)
Cintas 427 (437)
American Financial Group 460 (470)
For mutual companies like Western & Southern, Fortune uses revenue reported on a statutory accounting basis to rank companies for inclusion on the Fortune 500 list. Accordingly, the numbers differ from the GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) numbers cited in our 2024 Western & Southern Annual Report.
*/ GE Aerospace moved its headquarters to Cincinnati in 2024.
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Original text here: https://www.westernsouthern.com/about/newsroom/ws-no-310-on-2025-fortune-500-list
[Category: BizFinancial Services]
Thrivent Bank Begins Operations - Bringing Thrivent's 120-Year Legacy to the Next Generation of Bank Clients
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 3 -- Thrivent, a financial services company, issued the following news:
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Thrivent Bank Begins Operations - Bringing Thrivent's 120-Year Legacy to the Next Generation of Bank Clients
* Thrivent Bank is a full-service digital bank.
* Industrial Loan Company (ILC) charter is first approved since 2020; one of only 24 in operation in the U.S.
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MINNEAPOLIS [June 2, 2025] -- Thrivent Bank has officially launched operations, becoming the first bank with an ILC charter to open since 2020 and only the third since 2006. This launch also completes the merger of Thrivent
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 3 -- Thrivent, a financial services company, issued the following news:
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Thrivent Bank Begins Operations - Bringing Thrivent's 120-Year Legacy to the Next Generation of Bank Clients
* Thrivent Bank is a full-service digital bank.
* Industrial Loan Company (ILC) charter is first approved since 2020; one of only 24 in operation in the U.S.
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MINNEAPOLIS [June 2, 2025] -- Thrivent Bank has officially launched operations, becoming the first bank with an ILC charter to open since 2020 and only the third since 2006. This launch also completes the merger of ThriventCredit Union into the newly formed bank.
"For over 120 years, Thrivent has provided purpose-based advice and now we're expanding in banking to grow and serve even more people," said Terry Rasmussen, Thrivent president and CEO. "Thrivent Bank combines our legacy of trusted financial advice with a modern, client-first banking solution. Thrivent Bank will help us build relationships with younger clients earlier in their financial journeys - who we can then serve throughout their lives."
Thrivent Bank is a subsidiary of Thrivent, a Fortune 500 financial services company that puts generosity at the heart of saving and investing. Thrivent applied for the ILC charter in 2021 and received conditional approval last year from the Utah Department of Financial Institutions (UDFI) and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). On Monday, the company officially received the charter at Thrivent Bank's headquarters in Salt Lake City.
The formation of Thrivent Bank begins a new chapter in banking. Thrivent believes money is a tool, not a goal. This philosophy will shape every aspect of the bank's experience, from product design to client relationships.
"Thrivent Bank will set a new standard in banking by genuinely putting the clients at the center of every decision and infusing digital banking with purpose-based advice," said Brian Milton, president and CEO of Thrivent Bank. "Thrivent forms deep, long-held client relationships based on service and trust. We look forward to building on that foundation of trust with banking solutions that combine transparency and fairness with tools that truly help empower financial confidence."
With millions of Americans seeking a new bank each year--many of them young, diverse, and values-oriented--Thrivent Bank plans to meet the demand with a client-centered approach. Thrivent Bank will focus on digital-first banking and cash management solutions that empower clients to make responsible financial decisions aligned with their long-term goals.
Members of Thrivent Credit Union are now clients of Thrivent Bank, effective June 1, and the bank is committed to delivering the same exceptional service they have long appreciated.
Thrivent Bank plans to introduce a new digital banking experience later this year.
About Thrivent
Thrivent is a Fortune 500 financial services company that helps build, grow and protect financial well-being through purpose-driven advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs. Thrivent serves more than 2.4 million clients through thousands of financial advisors across the country and has more than $193 billion in assets under management/advisement (as of 12/31/24). Thrivent carries strong financial ratings from independent rating agencies - including AM Best, Moody's and S&P Global Ratings - which demonstrate the company's financial strength, stability and ability to pay claims. Ratings don't apply to investment product performance and more information can be found on each rating agency's website. For more information about Thrivent, visit Thrivent.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
Media contacts
Submit a request for more information, an interview, or fact check by e-mailing mediarelations@thrivent.com.
Justin Herndon
Director, PR & Enterprise Reputation
813-995-3847
Justin.Herndon@Thrivent.com
Liz Erickson
Senior PR Manager
651-757-7401
Liz.Erickson@Thrivent.com
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Original text here: https://newsroom.thrivent.com/2025-06-02-Thrivent-Bank-Begins-Operations-Bringing-Thrivents-120-Year-Legacy-to-the-Next-Generation-of-Bank-Clients
[Category: BizFinancial Services]
Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of 80-Unit Multifamily Property in Indianapolis
ENCINO, California, June 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of 80-Unit Multifamily Property in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 2, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Arlington Village, an 80-unit multifamily property in Indianapolis, Indiana.
"This sale highlights continued investor confidence in the east side of Indianapolis, where rent growth has outpaced the national
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ENCINO, California, June 3 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Facilitates Sale of 80-Unit Multifamily Property in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 2, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Arlington Village, an 80-unit multifamily property in Indianapolis, Indiana.
"This sale highlights continued investor confidence in the east side of Indianapolis, where rent growth has outpaced the nationalaverage," said Jack Friskney, senior associate. "The buyer plans to convert some of the larger two-bedroom units into three-bedrooms, make cosmetic updates and capital improvements, and explore the use of underutilized basement space. These upgrades align with the area's ongoing growth and redevelopment, particularly along the I-70 and I-465 corridor."
Friskney and Aaron Kuroiwa, investment specialists in Marcus & Millichap's Indianapolis office, had the exclusive listing to market the property on behalf of the seller and procured the buyer, both based in New York.
"I originally sold this property to the seller three years ago and was pleased to represent them again in the disposition after they completed nearly $4 million in improvements," said Kuroiwa, senior vice president investments. "The buyer, a repeat client, was drawn to the asset's large unit sizes and the substantial capital already invested, which positions the property well for continued performance."
Arlington Village, located at 6035 Williamsburg Ct., consists of 20 one-bedroom and 60 two-bedroom apartments across eight buildings. The property is nine miles northeast of downtown Indianapolis and five minutes from Interstate 465 and Pendleton Pike.
About Marcus & Millichap, Inc. (NYSE: MMI)
Marcus & Millichap, Inc. is a leading brokerage firm specializing in commercial real estate investment sales, financing, research and advisory services with offices throughout the United States and Canada. As of December 31, 2024, the company had 1,712 investment sales and financing professionals in over 80 offices who provide investment brokerage and financing services to sellers and buyers of commercial real estate. The company also offers market research, consulting and advisory services to clients. Marcus & Millichap closed 7,836 transactions in 2024, with a sales volume of approximately $49.6 billion. For additional information, please visit www.MarcusMillichap.com.
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Original text here: https://www.marcusmillichap.com/news-events/press/2025/06/06-02-arlingtonvillage
[Category: BizRealEstate]
J.J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year Awards Now Open for Applications & Nominations
NEENAH, Wisconsin, June 3 -- J.J. Keller and Associates, a provider of consulting services, issued the following news release:
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J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards Now Open for Applications & Nominations
SPOTY Winners Receive Prize Packages Valued at Up to $47,200
Neenah, WI - Safety professionals have the opportunity to be recognized for their accomplishments with the 2025 J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards, which are now open for applications and nominations.
Since J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. began the SPOTY Awards in 2002, the program
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NEENAH, Wisconsin, June 3 -- J.J. Keller and Associates, a provider of consulting services, issued the following news release:
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J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards Now Open for Applications & Nominations
SPOTY Winners Receive Prize Packages Valued at Up to $47,200
Neenah, WI - Safety professionals have the opportunity to be recognized for their accomplishments with the 2025 J. J. Keller Safety Professional of the Year (SPOTY) Awards, which are now open for applications and nominations.
Since J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. began the SPOTY Awards in 2002, the programhas grown to be a highly prestigious recognition of the often unsung environmental, health and safety (EHS) heroes who dedicate their careers to ensuring employees return home safely to their families at the end of each shift.
Safety professionals may apply or be nominated for the SPOTY Awards by completing a form at JJKeller.com/SPOTY. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. CST on July 31, 2025.
* Three Award Categories Based on Size of Organization. Rather than recognizing the top three overall safety professionals, the SPOTY Awards will recognize outstanding safety professionals in three categories based on company size: Small, Medium, and Large. Awards will be presented to one winner in each category, recognizing the diverse challenges safety professionals face within their organizations.
* Safety Professionals in Quebec Now Eligible. Safety professionals from Quebec are now eligible, in addition to those in the United States and elsewhere in Canada.
* Open to Customers of J. J. Keller. The SPOTY Awards are open only to safety professionals whose companies are customers of J. J. Keller. This change reflects a recognition of the companies' commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.
* Choice in Prize Packages. Each SPOTY winner will be able to choose a key element of their prize package based on their preference and needs. Depending on what they choose, a winner's prize package could be valued at up to $47,200.
The following prizes will be awarded to each SPOTY Award winner in each size category (for the highest scoring submission complying with Official Rules):
* Donation of USD $1,000 to a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization selected by the winner
* A SPOTY Awards plaque
* USD $750 toward J. J. Keller(R) SAFEGEAR(R) PPE
* A choice of one of the following:
- A free one-year subscription to the J. J. Keller(R) Safety Management Suite for the winner and their staff (up to 10 users), including 500 e-learning training enrollments per user, plus data sharing across users (to be used by May 31, 2026)
- A free one-year membership to the J. J. Keller(R) Compliance Network, including the winner's choice of a Hazmat Edge or Environmental Edge upgrade
- A free one-year Advanced Plus subscription to the J. J. Keller(R) Training Management Service, with up to 2,499 enrollments and a virtual reality headset
- A free one-year, one-seat subscription to J. J. Keller(R) Leave Manager, with the integration of the winner's HRIS system
As in past years, the judging panel for the SPOTY Awards will comprise representatives from J. J. Keller's 75+ experts in safety and compliance.
Winners will be publicly announced via a media release in September 2025 and will be featured in a J. J. Keller webcast in October 2025.
About J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
Since we began as a family-owned company in 1953, our purpose at J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc. has been to protect people and the businesses they run. Today, serving 500,000+ companies across North America, our associates are making a larger impact than ever. Transportation, construction, utility, healthcare, educational and industrial organizations of all sizes rely on our expert insights to create safe work environments and simplify complex government regulations. They trust our diversified portfolio of solutions - cloud-based management tools, consulting, professional services, training, forms, PPE and safety supplies - to safeguard workers, reduce risk and build operational confidence. Learn more at jjkeller.com and follow us on LinkedIn (opens a new window), X (opens a new window), and Facebook, (opens a new window)Instagram (opens a new window).
For more information, contact:
Susan Baranczyk
J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.
1-920-727-7391
Email: sbaranczyk@jjkeller.com
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Original text here: https://www.jjkeller.com/company/press-releases/jj-keller-safety-professional-of-the-year-awards-now-open-for-applications-nominations
[Category: BizConsulting]
How Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment and Buy With Prime Power These Growing Brands
SEATTLE, Washington, June 3 -- Amazon issued the following news:
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How Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment and Buy with Prime Power These Growing Brands
Today's shoppers expect fast, seamless, and reliable experiences--whether they're discovering a new brand or checking out for the third time. For direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, meeting those expectations while standing out in a crowded digital landscape is a constant challenge.
That's where Buy with Prime and Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment come in.
Designed to help brands boost conversion rates, lower customer acquisition costs, and strengthen
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SEATTLE, Washington, June 3 -- Amazon issued the following news:
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How Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment and Buy with Prime Power These Growing Brands
Today's shoppers expect fast, seamless, and reliable experiences--whether they're discovering a new brand or checking out for the third time. For direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands, meeting those expectations while standing out in a crowded digital landscape is a constant challenge.
That's where Buy with Prime and Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment come in.
Designed to help brands boost conversion rates, lower customer acquisition costs, and strengthenshopper loyalty, Buy with Prime enables millions of U.S.-based Prime members to enjoy the same trusted benefits they love on Amazon--fast, free delivery, easy returns, and a smooth checkout process--directly on participating brands' websites. And Buy with Prime has already launched with several new high-profile retailers this year, including Fossil, Laura Mercier, and Gabb.
Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment, meanwhile, empowers brands to streamline their logistics by tapping into Amazon's world-class fulfillment network. Brands can fulfill orders across their e-commerce channels with speed and reliability, all while simplifying inventory management, shipping, and returns through a single provider. By offloading these operational complexities, businesses can stay focused on growth and delivering a consistent customer experience--no matter where the sale happens.
Paired together, Buy with Prime and Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment give brands a powerful edge--combining trusted shopper experiences with streamlined operations behind the scenes.
Here's how five growing brands are leveraging Amazon's commerce and fulfillment solutions to expand their reach, build customer trust, and scale their businesses.
bareMinerals: Strengthening Customer Trust and Boosting Conversion
bareMinerals, a pioneer in clean beauty, has cultivated a loyal customer base over the years. As part of its commitment to enhancing the online shopping experience, the brand adopted Buy with Prime, allowing customers to shop directly from its site while benefiting from Prime's trusted services.
The results have been impressive: a 60% uplift in shopper conversion and a 40% increase in revenue per site visitor. Additionally, an Amazon DSP ad campaign featuring Buy with Prime products delivered a 12.8x return on ad spend across both Amazon.com and bareMinerals.com. The convenience and trust associated with Prime benefits have helped the beauty brand attract new customers in an increasingly competitive market.
"Buy with Prime really adds that level of credibility because of the trust that consumers have with Prime," said Carney Nir, Vice President of Ecommerce & Digital Experience at bareMinerals. "Being able to offer that to consumers when they're shopping our site gives that extra level of confidence, and we see that in the results."
Carbone Fine Food: Bringing Iconic Flavors to More Homes
Carbone Fine Food may be a relatively young company--it started selling its signature sauces in 2021--but it has grown rapidly, securing strong distribution across major grocery stores and expanding its presence in the competitive pasta sauce market.
As it grew, Carbone Fine Food prioritized enhancing its direct-to-consumer shopping experience to meet evolving customer expectations. To further enhance its e-commerce capabilities, Carbone Fine Food enabled Buy with Prime in early 2023. The service has become an important part of its Amazon business, offering customers a trusted and convenient way to shop directly from Carbone Fine Food's site.
Beyond making checkout easier, Carbone Fine Food has leveraged Buy with Prime to amplify key sales events like Prime Day and Big Deal Days, using co-branded media placements and influencer partnerships to drive strong conversion. Notably, when the brand launched its highly anticipated Spicy Vodka sauce on Prime Day in July 2023, it saw premium placements across Amazon's homepage, significantly boosting visibility and sales.
The ease of ordering and offering Prime shopping benefits have helped solidify the brand's reputation for quality and reliability, ensuring that more customers can enjoy its products with reduced barriers to purchase. With a focus on seamless shopping, Carbone Fine Food continues to prioritize convenience and quality for its customers, ensuring they can enjoy their favorite sauces with confidence.
Gabb: Making Safe Tech for Kids Even More Accessible
Gabb, a leader in kid-safe phones, started offering Buy with Prime on a limited selection of accessories in 2023. The response was overwhelmingly positive, leading Gabb to offer Buy with Prime on its full product line, including the Gabb Watch 3e and Gabb Phone 4 Pro.
Using the Buy with Prime API, Gabb has been able to seamlessly integrate Prime shopping benefits into its website while maintaining full control over its brand experience. The API also enables Gabb to track serial numbers for easy device activation before customers receive them, improving operational efficiency.
"Buy with Prime has been a very impactful tool for us. It creates such a smooth experience. We turned it on and we were like 'whoa.' We wish we had done this a year-and-a-half ago," said Dani Strong, Gabb's Director of Marketplaces.
Beachwaver: Enhancing the Shopping Experience for Beauty Enthusiasts
Beachwaver has been creating innovative hairstyling tools since 2012, growing from its patented rotating curling irons to a full line of hair care and styling products. Today, in addition to its patented rotating curling irons, Beachwaver offers a full assortment of hair care, styling products, and accessories. To enhance the shopping experience, Beachwaver integrated Buy with Prime, giving customers a reliable and convenient way to shop directly from its site.
Customers value the flexibility and speed that Buy with Prime provides, especially when shopping for high-demand beauty tools. This integration has allowed Beachwaver to better serve its audience while reinforcing trust in its brand.
To support that seamless experience behind the scenes, Beachwaver also uses Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment. This ensures timely, dependable delivery--even during busy shopping periods--and helps the team stay focused on product innovation and customer engagement.
Beyond checkout convenience, Buy with Prime has helped Beachwaver navigate peak shopping periods. This capability allowed the brand to continue shipping during a typically restricted holiday period, ensuring uninterrupted sales during a crucial time of year. The addition of Prime shopping benefits has enhanced Beachwaver's ability to meet customer expectations for fast shipping and hassle-free shopping.
Epic Water Filters: Scaling with Seamless Fulfillment
Epic Water Filters has always aimed to deliver industry-leading water filtration solutions while scaling efficiently to meet customer demand. By combining Buy with Prime and Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment, the brand has expanded its reach while ensuring a smooth shopping experience for its customers.
Multi-Channel Fulfillment allows brands to use Amazon's extensive fulfillment network to store, pack, and ship orders placed on their own websites and other e-commerce platforms, ensuring fast and dependable delivery. With Amazon's fulfillment network supporting its operations, Epic Water Filters has been able to expand its reach while maintaining a high level of service.
"Leveraging Amazon Multi-Channel Fulfillment has meant that, from day one, we've never felt small," said Oliver Crane, Chief Operating Officer at Epic Water Filters. "By pairing it with Buy with Prime, Epic Water Filters can now dream bigger, grow faster, and confidently deliver a world-class experience to our customers."
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Original text here: https://press.aboutamazon.com/retail/2025/6/how-amazon-multi-channel-fulfillment-and-buy-with-prime-power-these-growing-brands
[Category: BizConsumer Services]
Emergency Surgery Costs Disproportionately Burden Underrepresented Racial and Ethnic Groups
LOS ANGELES, California, June 3 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Emergency surgery costs disproportionately burden underrepresented racial and ethnic groups
Converting just 10% of emergency procedures to planned surgeries could save $1.8 billion annually
A new nationwide study reveals that Black, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander patients face significantly higher costs when undergoing emergency surgeries compared to white patients, with the financial burden of unplanned procedures costing the healthcare system billions annually. The findings highlight how unequal
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LOS ANGELES, California, June 3 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Emergency surgery costs disproportionately burden underrepresented racial and ethnic groups
Converting just 10% of emergency procedures to planned surgeries could save $1.8 billion annually
A new nationwide study reveals that Black, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander patients face significantly higher costs when undergoing emergency surgeries compared to white patients, with the financial burden of unplanned procedures costing the healthcare system billions annually. The findings highlight how unequalaccess to preventive care translates into substantial financial and clinical disparities.
Why it matters
Healthcare spending in the United States is projected to consume nearly 20% of the nation's entire economic output by 2028, making cost control a national priority. With over 45 million surgical procedures performed annually, even small improvements in surgical efficiency could generate massive savings. Previous research suggested that converting just 10% of emergency surgeries to planned procedures for conditions covered by free screening under the Affordable Care Act could save $1 billion over a decade. However, known disparities in healthcare access mean these potential savings are not equally distributed. Black patients receive significantly less screening for conditions like colorectal cancer, coronary artery disease, and abdominal aortic aneurysms, leading to more frequent emergency surgery. This creates a vicious cycle where those least able to afford healthcare face the highest costs, while the healthcare system misses opportunities for both better outcomes and substantial cost savings.
The study
Researchers analyzed data from over 3 million patients who underwent three major surgical procedures between 2011 and 2020 using the National Inpatient Sample, the largest publicly available all-payer healthcare database in the United States. They focused on abdominal aortic aneurysm repair, coronary artery bypass surgery, and colon cancer resection, procedures that are often performed electively when patients have access to regular screening and preventive care. The team used advanced statistical models to compare hospitalization costs between emergency and planned surgeries across different racial groups, accounting for factors like age, insurance status, and underlying health conditions.
What they found
Emergency procedures cost an average of $13,645 more per patient than planned surgeries, a 33% increase in hospitalization costs. However, the financial penalty varied dramatically by race: Black patients faced an additional $15,552 in costs for emergency surgery (19% higher), Hispanic patients $14,525 (11% higher), and Asian/Pacific Islander patients $16,887 (29% higher), compared to $13,086 for white patients. The proportion of emergency procedures also increased from 39.4% to 44.5% over the decade studied, adding to the overall cost burden. Emergency surgeries were also associated with higher rates of death, complications, and longer hospital stays. The researchers calculated that converting just 10% of emergency procedures to planned surgeries could save nearly $1.8 billion annually.
What's next
The authors say the findings point to an urgent need for targeted interventions to improve access to preventive care and screening programs, particularly in Black, Hispanic, and Asian/Pacific Islander communities. They suggest that healthcare systems should prioritize expanding community health programs, improving insurance coverage for preventive services, and addressing social determinants of health that contribute to delayed care. They note that policy makers may need to consider how current healthcare financing structures inadvertently penalize emergency care while potentially underinvesting in prevention. The researchers recommend that future studies examine specific interventions that have successfully reduced emergency surgery rates and their cost-effectiveness across different populations.
From the experts
"These numbers reflect real individuals and families who face significant financial and health challenges due to unequal access to preventive care, a disparity that has previously been shown to be driven by racial inequities in healthcare," said Dr. Saad Mallick, lead author of the study and a fellow at the Center for Advanced Surgical & Interventional Technology (CASIT) at the Department of Surgery at UCLA. "What's particularly striking is that these are largely preventable costs--we know how to screen for aneurysms, heart disease, and colorectal cancer. The question is whether we have the determination to ensure all Americans have equal access to these essential services. Every emergency surgery that could have been prevented underscores the potential to improve patient outcomes and the challenges they face, while also revealing a gap in the healthcare system."
About the study
Race based disparities in clinical and financial outcomes associated with major elective and emergent surgery. Published June 2025 in Surgery Open Science, Volume 26, Pages 39-46. DOI: 10.1016/j.sopen.2025.04.010
About the Research Team
Authors: Drs. Saad Mallick, Sara Sakowitz, Nam Yong Cho, Troy Coaston, Esteban Aguayo, and Peyman Benharash, from UCLA's Center for Advanced Surgical & Interventional Technology at the David Geffen School of Medicine, and Dr. Syed Shahyan Bakhtiyar from the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado in Denver.
Funding and Disclosures
Peyman Benharash reports a relationship with AtriCure Inc. that includes: consulting or advisory. Other authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
JOURNAL: Surgery Open Science https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2589845025000363?via%3Dihub
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Original text here: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/emergency-surgery-costs-disproportionately-burden
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