KANSAS CITY, MO. (June 24, 2025) — Lori’s celebrated the grand opening of its newest location, Store #688, at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, Missouri, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 24, 2025. The event was filled with excitement as hospital staff, guests, and members of the Lori’s team came together to mark the start of this new chapter. The energy and warm welcome from the Research Medical Center community made the celebration truly memorable, setting a strong foundation for the journey ahead.
“Opening this new store at Research Medical Center is a reflection of growth, dedication, and the opportunity to serve even more of our incredible community,” said Kari Perez, Market Director at Lori’s Gifts. She continued, “I’m truly grateful for the support that made this possible and excited for all that’s ahead.”
John Naney, Market Manager at Lori’s Gifts stated “The community has embraced us with open arms. We look forward to a strong and lasting partnership with the hospital.”
Tracy Sinnott, Area Vice President at Lori’s Gifts stated “I was honored to be part of the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Research Medical Center in Kansas City, MO. The event was fantastic, with hospital leadership—including CEO Kirk McCarty—sharing wonderful remarks about Lori’s Gifts and the strong partnership we’ve built. During the setup, we were fortunate to have the support of Tanner Couch, Assistant Administrator, who played an important role in making everything run smoothly. We were also incredibly lucky to have JoAnne Cooper, a dedicated Research Medical Center employee for 45 years, join us to cut the ribbon. I want to recognize Kari Perez (Market Director), John Naney (Market Manager), and Store Manager Curtis Krampe for creating a beautiful gift shop that serves hospital employees, patients, and their loved ones.”
Kirk McCarty, CEO at Research Medical Center, shared his excitement: “We are really excited to welcome Lori’s Gifts to our hospital. Many people don’t realize how important a hospital gift shop is.” He added, “We are very excited Lori’s Gifts is here. They are fantastic partners, and we look forward to a bright future together.”
Research Medical Center, a 590-bed hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, is one of the region’s leading acute-care facilities and provides free parking for patients and visitors.
