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Heather and Jose Arjona Find New Ways to Help People with New Business, Caring Transitions of Lubbock

Sunday, May 25th, 2014


Lubbock, TX (PRWEB) May 22, 2014

When Heather Arjona became a pharmacist, it was because she wanted to make a real difference in peoples lives. But as that career became more about cheap prescriptions and sheer speed, she knew it was time for a change.

Thats why Heather and her husband Jose Arjona just launched Caring Transitions of Lubbock, Texas.

Caring Transitions is Americas largest resource specializing in organizing and managing senior relocations, downsizing, liquidation of belongings and estate sales for seniors who are moving to a smaller home, back in with their children, or into assisted living facilities as well as others facing life transitions. In addition to the organizing, packing and move oversight, Caring Transitions can handle on-site or online estate sales, junk removal and cleanout, and preparing homes for market.

Ive always been the kind of person who has a true desire to help people. I used to love being a pharmacist because I got to work with patients and talk to them about ways to help them feel better. But when $ 4 generics came out, we had less and less time to work directly with the customers. We were thinking about starting a new career when we came across an article about Caring Transitions. This is a perfect fit for us, Heather said. The majority of our employees are family and thats what were all about. Its our family helping your family through what can be a very difficult time. We are here to be your advocate.”

Each Caring Transitions franchisee is a Certified Relocation and Transition Specialist, a designation bestowed by an independent organization that evaluates providers of senior relocation services. They are trained, bonded and insured. This new franchise will bring several new jobs to the area as Caring Transitions of Lubbock grows.

Heather is originally from Iowa and she followed in her fathers footsteps and worked as a pharmacist for 23 years, including a pharmacy manager for almost 12 years. During that time, despite working many 12 hour shifts, Heather found time to work with interns and serve as an adjunct professor at Drake University.

Jose hails from Lockney, Texas, and he worked for Cargill Hybrid Seed for 21 years before the company was bought out. In that career, he had the opportunity to work within the community. He participated in the literacy program where he read to children, taught farm safety to little ones and helped build a playground. For the last few years Jose has been working with developing confectionery sunflower seeds with Triumph Seed in Ralls, Texas.

Heather and Jose have been married for six years and the family has four children and two grandchildren.

Weve both been through divorce, so we know the pain of trying to separate the belongings and move on, and weve helped elderly family members move into assisted living when that became needed. Weve also moved ourselves across the nation. These experiences really help us relate to our clients. We know what theyre going through because weve been there too, Heather said.

Founded in 2006, Caring Transitions has been a trusted and highly respected national company leading the way in senior relocation, household liquidations and estate sale management in more than 130 locations across the United States. Caring Transitions is part of the International Franchise Association, the Small Business Associations Franchise Registry, VetFran and Minority Fran.

To learn more about how Caring Transitions can help you and your family, call 806-686-3360, email harjona(at)caringtransitions(dot)net or visit http://www.CaringTransitionsLubbock.com.

About Caring Transitions

Caring Transitions, founded in 2006, is the first national franchising concept specializing in Senior Relocation and Transition Services. With locations throughout North America, Caring Transitions provides clients with expert advice plus a well-executed transition plan beginning with the initial sorting of personal belongings through packing, shipping and selling of items to the final clearing and cleaning of the property. For more information, visit http://www.caringtransitions.com.







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Free People to Open at Ross Park Mall

Tuesday, April 15th, 2014


Pittsburgh, PA (PRWEB) April 08, 2014

Specialty fashion brand, Free People, will open its 93rd retail store with a new boutique in Pittsburgh, PA on May 2nd, 2014. As part of the Urban Outfitters Inc. family, the brand is rooted in Philadelphia, marking the close-to-home opening a special one. Free People will join Pittsburghs high-end shopping center, Ross Park Mall, with a 3,000 square foot space located on the first level near Macys. The brands coveted assortment is sure to offer an eclectic mix of unique fashion for the Pittsburgh customer.

Free People is based out of Philadelphias Naval Yard, and is proud to call Pennsylvania home. Begun in the early 1970s, the brand has grown with the city. As it rapidly expands opening 12 retail stores in 2013 alone Free People stretches its presence to Pittsburgh. This will be the citys second Free People boutique, and the fifth in the state. The other Pittsburgh location in Bakery Square opened in 2011, and has developed a loyal customer base.

“Given the enthusiasm around our first Pittsburgh location in Bakery Square, we are thrilled to be opening our second in Ross Park,” says Free People Director of Retail, Beth Wehagen. “Pittsburgh has such a creative and entrepreneurial spirit and we are excited to be able to bring the brand to more local fans with a larger store footprint.”

At opening, the Ross Park Mall boutique will carry a wide assortment of high summer must-haves for those adventuring to the beach or a summer escape. Easy knits in a soft color palette for the season, will be prominently displayed and complemented by a small splash of ethnic graphics to add color and energy to the assortment. The location will also offer the brands Intimately Free People line of bras, undies, slips, seamless layering pieces, and loungewear.

The new boutique will be complete with a design inspired by Free Peoples globe traveling girl, and the collections that she curates and displays in her home. As shoppers enter, they will be greeted with a hand carved teak cladding and a custom steel store front that surrounds large double wooden doors. The space houses six fitting rooms bedecked with a magnificent starburst lantern installation and patchwork quilt curtains and stools. Other interior finishes include glitter plaster walls, rough sawn wood accents, and slat walls constructed of a beautiful carved wood.

Each Free People store offers personalized shopping experiences from a team of expert stylists. Customers can schedule a one-on-one appointment with their favorite stylist, as well as interact and gain inspiration through the brands online Style Community, FP Me. In addition to offering personal styling, Pittsburgh fans can look forward to a variety of in-store events to be hosted at the Free People Ross Park Mall boutique throughout the year.

Free People will be located at Ross Park Mall, 1000 Ross Park Mall Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15237. Store hours will run Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm, and Sunday 11am-6pm. Fans should like the store on Facebook to stay up-to-date on all of the latest arrivals, events, and other happenings: https://www.facebook.com/events/758095577543786/.

For more information, images, to request an interview, or to discuss a TV opportunity, please call Naomi Huober at 215-454-5808 or email nhuober(at)freepeople(dot)com.

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