Simply Retail Signs Parkview Health as its 77th Retail Discovery Client

Simply Retail, Inc. has recently signed Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This client is the 77th healthcare system that Simply Retail has partnered with in the pioneering movement of hospital based retail initiatives. A 5 year business plan, Retail Discovery, will lay the groundwork for a comprehensive retail strategy that will afford Parkview Health products and services focused on patient wellness and recovery programs as well as create a substantial new revenue stream for the system.

Minneapolis, MN (PRWEB) September 26, 2007 -- Simply Retail, Inc. has recently signed Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana. This client is the 77th healthcare system that Simply Retail has partnered with in the pioneering movement of hospital based retail initiatives. A 5 year business plan, Retail Discovery, will lay the groundwork for a comprehensive retail strategy that will afford Parkview Health products and services focused on patient wellness and recovery programs as well as create a substantial new revenue stream for the system.

Over the past nine years, Simply Retail has created retail opportunities for hospitals across the nation. The scope of work and planning includes hospitals, medical office buildings, ambulatory care centers, medi-spas, fitness centers and rehabilitation facilities. To support the elements of these broad-scale business plans, Simply Retail has an alliance with a nationally recognized retail/healthcare architecture firm, and developed an in-house design department that creates detailed design elements customized to each client. Simply Retail also has forged partnerships with POS vendors, concierge services as well as healthcare developers.

About Parkview Health

Parkview Health is a premiere healthcare provider in Northeast Indiana. It is a comprehensive network of seven hospitals and other healthcare facilities. With a broad range of services including heart, orthopedics, neuroscience, behavioral health, and women & children, Parkview is a model of healthcare excellence. In addition, as a level II trauma center Parkview is the largest provider of emergency services in the region.

About Simply Retail

Simply Retail was formed in 1994 and is the nation's leading provider of Healthcare Retail. Based in Minneapolis, Simply Retail is a retail consultancy and management company with expertise in both retail planning and implementation. Simply Retail integrates retail operations with patient care through customized Retail Systems. For more information, please contact Anni Davis, vice president of corporate communications at 612 659-8200, ext 23 or visit www.simplyretailinc.com

Contact:

Anni Davis

Simply Retail Inc.

612 659-8200 ext. 23

anni(at)simplyretailinc.com

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