Lands' End Polos are a popular choice for team outfitting: lots of size options, great colors, easy to throw on and go. Bet you didn't realize how versatile they can be. Add a few tasteful accessories and you instantly take the look up a notch. Running short of time? No worries. Just throw on a Pima Polo and go. You'll look perfectly presentable. But try a few scarves and see if you like the results. Even men can have a little fun. Pima is dressy enough to pair with a sport coat if the occasion calls. Take a look:
This is prime event season. Thousands of business travelers are packing their bags and heading out. Conventions, trade shows, annual meetings...We asked ourTwitterfollowers for their favorite business travel survival tips. Rules of the road, so to speak, that make a trip more manageable. Here's our top five (in no particular order).
1. Breath mints. Those early-morning flights ask a lot of your morning toothbrush routine. Do your neighbor a favor and pop a little minty freshness.
2. Book the earliest flight home. Later flights are more likely to be delayed. Being up before 3 is hard, but you'll be home at a decent hour.
3. Meeting soon? Pack an undershirt in your travel case. Quick change and you'll feel as good as that No Iron Pinpoint is making you look.
4. Patience, patience patience. A smile at the baggage carousel/during check-in/security goes farther than a scowl.
5. Pack your own travel blanket. Long flights, layovers - perfect pillow when you need it most.
Thanks to our Twitter followers for the great tips. If you'd like, join in on the conversation. Or share your own travel tips by leaving a comment.
Customer service is a part of everything we do here at Lands' End. It's been part of our DNA since we opened for business back in 1963. But it's still a nice surprise when customers like you recognize us for doing what comes naturally. The National Retail Federation voted Lands' End #8 in the nation for Customer Service Excellence. Thank you for helping us achieve top ten status!
In this business we see lots of great-looking logos, from Fortune® 500 companies to small family-run operations.
This design stopped us in our tracks.
It was created by Rosie Augustine, and commissioned by Judy MacDonald Johnston as a gift for her friend and neighbor, Shirley Modini.
Shirley and her husband of 66 years, Jim Modini, announced they were donating their magnificent 1,725 acre Sonoma County ranch to Audubon Canyon Ranch, which will preserve and protect the land and property’s native plants and animals.
To commemorate the announcement, Judy contacted us late Thursday, Feb. 4, and asked us to embroider the ranch logo as big as possible on the back of our ThermaCheck 100 Vest. “I thought it would be a way to celebrate her commitment to preserving landscape, and to help keep her cozy on her daily walk around the ranch,” said Judy.
“…I’d like to give it to Shirley on Valentine’s Day,” added Judy. That gave us just 5 business days to complete the project, including securing Judy’s approval on samples. No problem. As promised, we delivered a vest with the striking 10-color, 78,000 stitch logo embroidered on back.
On the 14th Judy gave Shirley the logo’d vest. “She loves it,” says Judy. “You made her Valentine’s Day. Thank you so much for making this happen on time and for delivering such a beautiful product. The colors and embroidery are stunning.”
You are welcome, Judy. We’re glad we could help you honor the gift of unspoiled nature that Shirley and Jim Modini have given us all.
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received over 1,500 entries from companies across the country, from “Mom and Pop” operations to captains of industry. The need for a new look at work was universal.
Owned by Bill Gurasich, the historic property was renovated in 2003 into what is now a 48-room luxury boutique hotel situated near the heart of Austin, Texas.
Here, words like "family" and "friends" are used to describe people on the payroll. They roll off the tongue without a second thought. In an industry known for turnover, over 80% of the original employees are still working here today, from housekeeping to management.
From the moment you arrive, it's impossible to miss the feeling that you're staying somewhere special. But about those uniforms....
In a city full of hospitality options, Mansion at Judges' Hill spends most of its budget on customer comforts. Things like hotel uniforms took a back seat. Which is why Stephanie Reed, Guest Services Manager, decided to enter our makeover:
BEFORE: "When I started four years ago, it was a free-for-all; everyone could wear whatever they saw fit, within very loose parameters. I managed to create uniformity at the front desk through the use of blue and black, but we lacked a personality, a unique look that says, 'We're proud to work at the Mansion!' And our uniform didn't extend to the rest of the Mansion family. The only sense of branding we all had? Our name tags."
"Uniformity is important because it connects you to the brand. And the thing is, we are so passionate about what we have here," continues Stephanie.
AFTER: Our makeover experts used the basic elements of color and functionality. "We were inspired by the inside of the hotel lobby and dining area," says Geralyn Wallace, makeover stylist. "The look needed to be sophisticated for the front desk and comfortable, with ease of movement for housekeeping." The results? "Absolutely stunning!" exclaimed Lisa, General Manager, who was unaware that Stephanie had even entered the contest. "You've taken what she started and gave us a look for the entire family. Bravo!"
Stefan, Front Desk, is a college student. "When I started, it was a job to pay the bills. But it's turned out to be so much more. I worked for a major chain and the dynamic is so different here. I feel like I'm a part of something, not just a number on the payroll."
"Everyone has a say in operations. And we're put in charge of making our ideas reality. It's really great having a stake in the company." – Tiffany, Front Desk
"We're paid very well, but it's more than that. Everyone understands our role creating a wonderful guest experience. The uniform ties us all together, no matter what role we have. I appreciate that level of respect." – Elizabeth, Housekeeping
"I still can't believe we won! It's been such a great experience." – Stephanie
