P&I Postscripts

COCA-COLA: signed a non-alcoholic beverage sponsorship deal with RecycleBank, a rewards program that motivates people to recycle. Starting in February, people who participate in the program can redeem RecycleBank points from a variety of rewards from the Coke brand and its partners.  Member households can also redeem points for Coke-sponsored My Coke Rewards Points, Coke’s online loyalty program. More than 900 local and national businesses partner with RecycleBank.

STAPLES:  is running a new rewards program that lets people earn cash for recycling any brand or type of cartridge. Customers who bring empty cartridges to participating stores will receive $3 in Staples Rewards® or Staples Teacher Rewards®, on up to 10 cartridges per calendar month. Rewards can be used on any Staples purchase in store, online or over the phone. The effort is part of the company’s Staples Rewards program. Details of the program are available.

HHGREGG: a regional specialty electronics and appliance chain will accept gift cards for the bankrupt Circuit City through April 1, the day the chain is expected to close. The gift card value will be good for up to 20% of the total product purchase price. In addition, the company will assist in establishing factory authorized service on manufacturer-warranted items that customers originally purchased from Circuit City. Circuit City announced it is closing its doors and will accept its own gift cards through March.

THE INCENTIVE RESEARCH FOUNDATION: has named Rodger D. Stotz as its chief research officer. The appointment comes as the group announced its new board of trustees.  Other members include: Alynne B. Hanford, Global Sales Manager Group & Meeting Travel for American Airlines as chair of the nominating committee; Matthew S. Harris, vice president of marketing for American Express Incentive Services as a member of the research committee; Patrick Pelischek, Performance Solutions Manager for ITAGroup, Inc. as a member of the Communications Committee; Fran Schuster, vice president/executive director of Client Services for Maritz, Inc. as a member of the Strategic Development Committee and Richard Weinstein, vice president sales and marketing at the Ocean Reef Club as a member of the Communications Committee.