Mark Hollywood Joins The Redemption Plus TeamJuly 6, 2010 Lenexa, KS (June 16, 2010) – Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption prizes, incentive merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, has hired Mark Hollywood to serve as VP of Product Solutions. ... (more)(.pdf)
Redemption Plus Launches Redemption University PodcastJune 16, 2010 Lenexa, KS (June 16, 2010) – Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption prizes, incentive merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, has launched a new podcast called The Redemption University Podcast as part of its free e-learning website, Redemption University ... (more)(.pdf)
Redemption Plus Makes Donation to Toys for TotsDecember 3, 2009LENEXA, KS – Redemption Plus, the leading provider of redemption toys, tools, and training for the family entertainment and learning center industries, is donating $20,000 in toys to Toys for Tots. ...(more)
Redemption Plus Unleashes The Big Ripper Whoopie CushionAugust 3, 2009LENEXA, KS – Redemption Plus, the leading provider of redemption toys, tools, and training for the family entertainment and learning center industries, has released the Big Ripper whoopie cushion and its interactive website TheBigRipper.com. ...(more)(.pdf)
Redemption Plus So Much MoreJuly 2009LENEXA, KS (Jul 7, 2009) - Redemption Plus is in the business of making their customers happy by making their business life a little easier. To that end, they provide simpler ways to order redemption merchandise and better technology to streamline the process. Their mission is clear cut -- to help their customers become more profitable and successful. ...(more)(.pdf)
Taking it All OnlineJuly 2009LENEXA, KS (Jul 7, 2009) - What if Family Entertainment Centers (FECS) could reinforce brand loyalty and reach their visitors after they’ve gone home for the evening—not through traditional advertising, direct mail, or even phone calls, but by the customer voluntarily logging online at home? ...(more)(.pdf)
LENEXA REDEMPTION COMPANY PROVIDES PRIZE PRODUCTSJune 08, 2009LENEXA, KS (June 08, 2009) - Sell a better whoopee cushion and the world may beat a path to your door. That’s part of the winning strategy for Redemption Plus, which this summer will roll out the Big Ripper, billed as the world’s largest whoopee cushion. The Lenexa company has grown from a home-based business to an $11.3 million enterprise in just 13 years. ...(more)(KC Star)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS OFFERS FREE SELF-PACED E-LEARNINGMay 8, 2009LENEXA, KS (April 27, 2009) – Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, is now offering a free self-paced e-learning program called Redemption U ...(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS NAMES JASON KORT DIRECTOR OF MARKETINGApril 20, 2009LENEXA, KS (April 20, 2009) – Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announced today the appointment of Jason Kort as Director of Marketing ...(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS FEATURED IN NBC NEWS PIECEMarch 4, 2009LENEXA, Kan. (February 4, 2009) - A Frisbee or a whoopee cushion can do wonders when it comes to putting a smile on a child's face. A Lenexa, Kansas company specializes in those incentive prizes, leading to a growing business across the country ...(more)
REDEMPTION PLUS WINS BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARDMarch 18, 2009LENEXA, Kan. (March 18, 2009) - Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment market, won this year's Golden Token Awards for Best Customer Service and Best New Redemption/Novelty Product ...(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS LAUCHES PLANET PRIZE ONLINE REDEMPTIONFebuary 4, 2009LENEXA, Kan. (February 4, 2009) - A Frisbee or a whoopee cushion can do wonders when it comes to putting a smile on a child's face. A Lenexa, Kansas company specializes in those incentive prizes, leading to a growing business across the country ...(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS LAUNCHES HIPJanuary 14, 2009LENEXA, KS (January 14, 2009) - Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, has branded their line of crane & merchandiser kits HIP, or High Intensity Prizes ...(more)
COMPANY HAS REDEEMING VALUENov 13, 2008LENEXA, KS – Have fun is in the company’s mission statement. But, really, how could you be an employee at Redemption Plus and not have fun? After all, employees are surrounded every day by toys and are invited to play with them all the time ...(more)
DPL® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF REDEMPTION PLUSAugust 5, 2008LENEXA, KS (August 5, 2008) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, has completed registration of the DPL® trademark with the United States Patent & Trademark Office ...(more)(.pdf)
BRUNSWICK AND PINNACLE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPJune 5, 2008LENEXA, KS (June 5, 2008) – Brunswick Bowling & Billiards and Pinnacle Entertainment Advisors announced jointly today that they have entered into a strategic partnership. Pinnacle Entertainment Advisors is a division of Redemption Plus, and formerly Pinnacle Entertainment Group, Inc.. Pinnacle will assist Brunswick in creating state-of-the-art game rooms and other family entertainment attractions for bowling centers that are being developed or upgraded ...(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS VOTED TOP 10 SMALL BUSINESSMay 27, 2008LENEXA, KS (May 27, 2008) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, was named one of the Top 10 Small Businesses by the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce ... (more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS VOTED BEST PLACE TO WORKApril 28, 2008LENEXA, KS (April 28, 2008) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption and incentive merchandise for the family entertainment and learning center markets, was ranked as one of the best places to work in Kansas City by Ingram’s magazine ...(more)(.pdf)
MATT RAU APPOINTED MERCHANDISING SPECIALISTApril 22, 2008LENEXA, KS (April 22, 2008) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption and incentive merchandise for the family entertainment and learning center markets, as well as fundraising agencies, announces the appointment of Matt Rau to Merchandising Specialist for the Family Entertainment division ...(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS BUILDS ITS CUSTOMER SUCCESS PROGRAMApril 22, 2008LENEXA, KS (April 22, 2008) – In September of 2006, Redemption Plus kicked off its Customer Success program with industry veteran George McAuliffe, president of Pinnacle Entertainment Group. In its first 18 months, the program has proven to be a valuable asset, both to Redemption Plus customers opening their first FEC and to established centers ...(more)(.pdf)
TIM CARREIRA APPOINTED DISTRIBUTION MANAGERMarch 14, 2008LENEXA, KS (March 14, 2008) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption and incentive merchandise for the family entertainment and learning center markets, as well as fundraising agencies, announces the appointment of Tim Carreira to Distribution Manager ...(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS IN INGRAM'S TOP ONE HUNDREDAugust 7, 2007LENEXA, KS (August 7, 2007) – In the Corporate Report 100 program, we at Ingram’s do not hand pick Kansas area companies for their compelling company histories or the fascinating biographies of their owners. Instead, we base our list of the area’s fastest growing companies on the facts—we rank these companies by the growth of their revenues over the last four years and we hold them accountable for reporting them accurately ...(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS ACQUIRES PINNACLE’S CRANE MERCHANDISE DIVISIONJune 11, 2007LENEXA, KS (June 11, 2007) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption and incentive merchandise for the family entertainment and learning center markets, has acquired the crane merchandise sales division of Pinnacle Entertainment Group Inc ...(more)(.pdf)
RACHELLE GRANGER APPOINTED ELC ACCOUNT MANAGERApril 30, 2007Lenexa, KS (March 21, 2007) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption and incentive merchandise for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announced today the appointment of Rachelle Granger as Account Manager for the Educational Learning Center Division (ELC) ...(more)(.pdf)
Darren Wright Appointed Vice President of PurchasingMarch 21, 2007Lenexa, KS (March 21, 2007) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption and incentive merchandise for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announced today the appointment of Darren Wright as Vice President of Purchasing ...(more)(.pdf)
Kevin Hight Appointed Account ManagerJanuary 5, 2007Lenexa, KS (January 5, 2007) – Redemption Plus appointed Kevin Hight to Account Manager for their Family Entertainment Center division. This sector of the company specializes in selling redemption merchandise to family entertainment centers worldwide, as well as providing additional services to assist in enhancing their redemption operations ...(more)(.pdf)
Courtney Hunter Appointed Sales & Marketing CoordinatorSeptember 22, 2006Lenexa, KS (September 22, 2006) – Redemption Plus announced that it has retained industry veteran George McAuliffe and his consulting practice. McAuliffe is charged with developing, planning, and implementing all aspects of Redemption Plus’ Customer Success Strategy ... (more)(.pdf)
Redemption Plus Ranked #42 in Corporate 100 ReportAugust 8, 2006Lenexa, KS (August 8, 2006) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption and incentive merchandise for the family entertainment and learning center markets, was ranked number 42 in Ingram’s Corporate 100 Report this year ...(more)(.pdf)
Carol Smith Appointed BuyerJuly 25, 2006Lenexa, KS (July 25, 2006) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of products for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announced today the appointment fo Carol Smith as Buyer. The primary focus of this position is to purchase and reorder merchandise with the primary goal of maintaining their established in stock percentage ...(more)(.pdf)
Kevin Hight Appointed Import SpecialistMay 26, 2006Lenexa, KS (May 26, 2006) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of products for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announced today the appointment of Kevin Hight as Crane and Merchandise Specialist. This is a new position offered by Redemption Plus; the primary focus is to source new products for their existing crane and merchandiser kits, as well as expand their selection to include new pre-packs for some of the industry’s most popular redemption games and crane machines ...(more)(.pdf)
Denise Sherrick Appointed Import SpecialistApril 27, 2006Lenexa, KS (April 27, 2006) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of products for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announced today the appointment of Denise Sherrick as Import Specialist. This is a new position offered by Redemption Plus designed to assist them with importing redemption and incentive merchandise from oversees markets. This will provide them with a greater opportunity to expand their product selection and add more unique merchandise to their line ...(more)(.pdf)
Redemption Plus Moves To a New FacilityMarch 28, 2006Lenexa, KS (March 28, 2006) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption and incentive merchandise for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announced that it is moving its office and warehouse to a new facility in April. Redemption Plus has called Lenexa, Kansas its home since it opened for business 10 years ago ...(more)(.pdf)
The Business of FunMarch 10, 2006Lenexa, KS (March 10 , 2006) - There’s just something about that smile. It’s the smile on the face of a child, hands and pockets stuffed with tickets won through skillful play on game machines, perusing the array of choices at the redemption counter of the local family entertainment center ...(more)(.pdf)
Mindy Zugelder Appointed Product Line ManagerMarch 6, 2006Lenexa, KS (March 6, 2006) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of products for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announced today the promotion of Mindy Zugelder to Product Line Manager. This is the latest of several new positions and promotions they have extended as part of their market expansion plan ...(more)(.pdf)
Jim Kipper Appointed Sales Associate for Redemption PlusFebruary 7, 2006Lenexa, KS (February 7, 2006) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of products for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announced today the hiring of Jim Kipper as Sales Associate for the Family Entertainment Division. This is the latest of several new positions and promotions they have extended as part of their market expansion plan ...(more)(.pdf)
Barb Suter and Julie Annett Promoted to Director, Management PositionsJanuary 10, 2006LLenexa, KS (January 10, 2006) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption and incentive merchandise for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announces the promotion of Barb Suter and Julie Annett to director and management positions, respectively, in their specialized departments ...(more)(.pdf)
Courtney Hunter Appointed Sales & Marketing CoordinatorSeptember 28, 2005 Lenexa, KS (September 28, 2005) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of products for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announced today, as a part of the company’s market expansion plan, the hiring of Courtney Hunter, Sales & Marketing Coordinator ... (more)(.pdf)
Doug Stokes Appointed Vice President of Sales & MarketingAugust 26, 2005Lenexa, KS (August 26, 2005) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of products for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announced today, as a part of the company’s market expansion plan, the hiring of Doug Stokes, Vice President of Sales and Marketing Stokes comes to Redemption Plus as Vice President of Sales for the past 3 years of Peavey Corporation, a leader in incentive programs ...(more)(.pdf)
A REAL PLUS! Prize PatrolJuly 25, 2006Redemption Supplier Offers Customized Goods to Operators. Nine years ago, Ron Hill set out to transform the redemption prize business. He created a plan, based on his experience, that not only challenged and improved prize quality but enhanced the ways that manufacturers and location owners satisfy one another’s interests while keeping the patron happy, too ...(more)(.pdf)
Mark Hollywood Joins The Redemption Plus TeamJuly 6, 2010 Lenexa, KS (June 16, 2010) – Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption prizes, incentive merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, has hired Mark Hollywood to serve as VP of Product Solutions. ... (more)(.pdf)
Redemption Plus Launches Redemption University PodcastJune 16, 2010 Lenexa, KS (June 16, 2010) – Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption prizes, incentive merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, has launched a new podcast called The Redemption University Podcast as part of its free e-learning website, Redemption University ... (more)(.pdf)
Redemption Plus Makes Donation to Toys for TotsDecember 3, 2009LENEXA, KS – Redemption Plus, the leading provider of redemption toys, tools, and training for the family entertainment and learning center industries, is donating $20,000 in toys to Toys for Tots. ...(more)
Redemption Plus Unleashes The Big Ripper Whoopie CushionAugust 3, 2009LENEXA, KS – Redemption Plus, the leading provider of redemption toys, tools, and training for the family entertainment and learning center industries, has released the Big Ripper whoopie cushion and its interactive website TheBigRipper.com. ...(more)(.pdf)
Redemption Plus So Much MoreJuly 2009LENEXA, KS (Jul 7, 2009) - Redemption Plus is in the business of making their customers happy by making their business life a little easier. To that end, they provide simpler ways to order redemption merchandise and better technology to streamline the process. Their mission is clear cut -- to help their customers become more profitable and successful. ...(more)(.pdf)
Taking it All OnlineJuly 2009LENEXA, KS (Jul 7, 2009) - What if Family Entertainment Centers (FECS) could reinforce brand loyalty and reach their visitors after they’ve gone home for the evening—not through traditional advertising, direct mail, or even phone calls, but by the customer voluntarily logging online at home? ...(more)(.pdf)
Redemption Plus Exclusive distributor of Lava Lamp® to Family Entertainment CentersJune 24, 2009LENEXA, KS (June 24, 2009) - Redemption Plus, the leading provider of redemption toys, tools, and training for the family entertainment and learning center industries, has become the official distributor of the Lava Lamp® product line for these markets. ...(more)(.pdf)
LENEXA REDEMPTION COMPANY PROVIDES PRIZE PRODUCTSJune 08, 2009LENEXA, KS (June 08, 2009) - Sell a better whoopee cushion and the world may beat a path to your door. That’s part of the winning strategy for Redemption Plus, which this summer will roll out the Big Ripper, billed as the world’s largest whoopee cushion. The Lenexa company has grown from a home-based business to an $11.3 million enterprise in just 13 years. ...(more)(KC Star)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS OFFERS FREE SELF-PACED E-LEARNINGMay 8, 2009LENEXA, KS (April 27, 2009) – Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, is now offering a free self-paced e-learning program called Redemption U ...(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS NAMES JASON KORT DIRECTOR OF MARKETINGApril 20, 2009LENEXA, KS (April 20, 2009) – Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, announced today the appointment of Jason Kort as Director of Marketing ...(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS FEATURED IN NBC NEWS PIECEMarch 4, 2009LENEXA, Kan. (February 4, 2009) - A Frisbee or a whoopee cushion can do wonders when it comes to putting a smile on a child's face. A Lenexa, Kansas company specializes in those incentive prizes, leading to a growing business across the country ...(more)
REDEMPTION PLUS WINS BEST CUSTOMER SERVICE AWARDMarch 18, 2009LENEXA, Kan. (March 18, 2009) - Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment market, won this year's Golden Token Awards for Best Customer Service and Best New Redemption/Novelty Product ...(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS LAUCHES PLANET PRIZE ONLINE REDEMPTIONFebuary 4, 2009LENEXA, Kan. (February 4, 2009) - A Frisbee or a whoopee cushion can do wonders when it comes to putting a smile on a child's face. A Lenexa, Kansas company specializes in those incentive prizes, leading to a growing business across the country ...(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS LAUNCHES HIPJanuary 14, 2009LENEXA, KS (January 14, 2009) - Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, has branded their line of crane & merchandiser kits HIP, or High Intensity Prizes ...(more)
COMPANY HAS REDEEMING VALUENov 13, 2008LENEXA, KS – Have fun is in the company’s mission statement. But, really, how could you be an employee at Redemption Plus and not have fun? After all, employees are surrounded every day by toys and are invited to play with them all the time ...(more)
DPL® IS A REGISTERED TRADEMARK OF REDEMPTION PLUSAugust 5, 2008LENEXA, KS (August 5, 2008) – Redemption Plus, a value-added distributor of redemption merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, has completed registration of the DPL® trademark with the United States Patent & Trademark Office ...(more)(.pdf)
BRUNSWICK AND PINNACLE ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPJune 5, 2008LENEXA, KS (June 5, 2008) – Brunswick Bowling & Billiards and Pinnacle Entertainment Advisors announced jointly today that they have entered into a strategic partnership. Pinnacle Entertainment Advisors is a division of Redemption Plus, and formerly Pinnacle Entertainment Group, Inc.. Pinnacle will assist Brunswick in creating state-of-the-art game rooms and other family entertainment attractions for bowling centers that are being developed or upgraded ...(more)(.pdf)
