REDEMPTION PLUS RECEIVES BASS RING AWARDDecember 28, 2011Redemption Plus, a premiere source for redemption toys and incentive merchandise, walked away from the 2011 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Conference with a Brass Ring honorable mention in the New Product category.(more)(.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS CELEBRATES 15 YEARSJULY 28, 2011 Redemption Plus is celebrating 15 years of providing the Family Entertainment, Educational Learning and Fundraising Industries with superior redemption and incentive toys, tools, and training. They have transformed how merchandise is purchased, supplied, and managed, developing a number of industry firsts to make it easier, while offering a solid value to help increase their customer’s profitability. ...(more) (.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS SELECTED FOR BPAA SMARTBUY PROGRAMFebruary 28, 2011 REDEMPTION PLUS SELECTED FOR BPAA SMARTBUY PROGRAM BPAA, the leading provider of redemption toys, tools, and training, has been selected as part of the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA) SmartBuy program. BPAA members now receive a discounted price on all toys, novelties, and party supplies sold by Redemption Plus. ... (more)
Sometime, It Ain't Easy Being GreenFebruary 4, 2011 FUNWORLD Magazine – Do a quick Internet search for “green” (as in, “ecofriendly”) redemption merchandise. You likely won’t find a whole lot. In fact, you’re much more inclined to see green (as in the color) knickknacks, doohickeys, and thingamabobs that inspire guests to play your games.... (more)
$5,000 REDEMPTION PRIZE WINNER ANNOUNCEDJanuary 14, 2011 Innovative Concepts in Entertainment (ICE), the leading manufacturer of coin-operated products, and Redemption Plus, the leading provider of redemption toys, tools, and training, announce Hey Day Family Fun as winner of the $5,000 Redemption Prize Giveaway... (more)(.pdf)
Namco's Speedy's One Stop, Technical support for Redemption Plus customersJanuary 12, 2011 Our consulting arm, Pinnacle Entertainment Advisors by Redemption Plus, works on game operations with many customers that own and operate their own games. “One of the greatest challenges our customers face is consistent, effective, and affordable technical support, parts and repair service,” said George McAuliffe, Pinnacle President. To help address this issue, we have created a relationship with NAMCO Cybertainment’s Speedy’s One Stop to offer its service and repair capabilities to our customers... (more)(.pdf)
Cotton Demand Boosts Fabric Costs, Drives Plush Toy Prices UpDecember 12, 2010 Issue Date: Vol. 50, No. 12, December 2010 – The price of plush toys is likely to rise in the near future because of dramatic increases in cotton prices. Not only does plush typically include some cotton fiber in the outer shell, but the remarkable increase in the price of the commodity also is increasing demand for, and thus the prices of, other materials including polyester materials used as filler... (more)
REDEMPTION PLUS LAUNCHES RAPID REORDERNovember 5, 2010 Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption prizes, incentive merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, launches Rapid Reorder... (more)
Redemption Plus Aquires Emerald Toy CompanySeptember 15, 2010 Lenexa, KS (september 1, 2010) – Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption prizes, incentive merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, acquires Emerald Toy Company. ... (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 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
REDEMPTION PLUS RECEIVES BASS RING AWARDDecember 28, 2011Redemption Plus, a premiere source for redemption toys and incentive merchandise, walked away from the 2011 International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) Conference with a Brass Ring honorable mention in the New Product category.(more)(.pdf)
HOWARD MCAULIFFE JOINS REDEMPTION PLUS' HIP TEAMOctober 31, 2011Redemption Plus announces the addition of Howard McAuliffe to its High Intensity Prizes (HIP) team, the company's crane & merchandiser ...(more) (.pdf)
KEITHA MCBRIDE JOINS THE TEAM AS REGIONAL ACCOUNT MANAGERSeptember 28, 2011Redemption Plus is excited to announce the addition of Keitha McBride as an Account Manager primarily serving Texas and the surrounding areas. ...(more) (.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS CELEBRATES 15 YEARSJULY 28, 2011 Redemption Plus is celebrating 15 years of providing the Family Entertainment, Educational Learning and Fundraising Industries with superior redemption and incentive toys, tools, and training. They have transformed how merchandise is purchased, supplied, and managed, developing a number of industry firsts to make it easier, while offering a solid value to help increase their customer’s profitability. ...(more) (.pdf)
REDEMPTION PLUS SELECTED FOR BPAA SMARTBUY PROGRAMFebruary 28, 2011 REDEMPTION PLUS SELECTED FOR BPAA SMARTBUY PROGRAM BPAA, the leading provider of redemption toys, tools, and training, has been selected as part of the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA) SmartBuy program. BPAA members now receive a discounted price on all toys, novelties, and party supplies sold by Redemption Plus. ... (more)
Sometime, It Ain't Easy Being GreenFebruary 4, 2011 FUNWORLD Magazine – Do a quick Internet search for “green” (as in, “ecofriendly”) redemption merchandise. You likely won’t find a whole lot. In fact, you’re much more inclined to see green (as in the color) knickknacks, doohickeys, and thingamabobs that inspire guests to play your games.... (more)
$5,000 REDEMPTION PRIZE WINNER ANNOUNCEDJanuary 14, 2011 Innovative Concepts in Entertainment (ICE), the leading manufacturer of coin-operated products, and Redemption Plus, the leading provider of redemption toys, tools, and training, announce Hey Day Family Fun as winner of the $5,000 Redemption Prize Giveaway... (more)(.pdf)
Namco's Speedy's One Stop, Technical support for Redemption Plus customersJanuary 12, 2011 Our consulting arm, Pinnacle Entertainment Advisors by Redemption Plus, works on game operations with many customers that own and operate their own games. “One of the greatest challenges our customers face is consistent, effective, and affordable technical support, parts and repair service,” said George McAuliffe, Pinnacle President. To help address this issue, we have created a relationship with NAMCO Cybertainment’s Speedy’s One Stop to offer its service and repair capabilities to our customers... (more)(.pdf)
Cotton Demand Boosts Fabric Costs, Drives Plush Toy Prices UpDecember 12, 2010 Issue Date: Vol. 50, No. 12, December 2010 – The price of plush toys is likely to rise in the near future because of dramatic increases in cotton prices. Not only does plush typically include some cotton fiber in the outer shell, but the remarkable increase in the price of the commodity also is increasing demand for, and thus the prices of, other materials including polyester materials used as filler... (more)
REDEMPTION PLUS LAUNCHES RAPID REORDERNovember 5, 2010 Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption prizes, incentive merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, launches Rapid Reorder... (more)
Redemption Plus Aquires Emerald Toy CompanySeptember 15, 2010 Lenexa, KS (september 1, 2010) – Redemption Plus, the leading distributor of redemption prizes, incentive merchandise and management consulting for the family entertainment and learning center markets, acquires Emerald Toy Company. ... (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 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)