Saul Kaplan joins GoLocal LIVE to discuss the merger between CVS and Aetna. Kaplan says the move by CVS is a great example of a business taking control of its own fate -- it is better to be the disruptor than be disrupted. The proposed deal between CVS and Aetna is one of the biggest in business history.
Kaplan heads Business Innovation Factory and is a leading expert on business innovation strategies.
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Located in Middletown, this lodging compound features 24 independent cottages along with a small hotel component of 10 studio units and an outdoor pool. The two-story cottages include a kitchen, master bedroom, living area, bathroom, and porch, plus gas fireplaces and central air conditioning.
Formerly the Hyatt Regency Newport, Gurney’s opened in January of 2017 and is located on almost 10 acres of Goat Island with waterfront views. Gurney’s Newport consists 257 guest rooms and suites, multiple event venues, a full-service spa, as well as year-round and seasonal food and beverage experiences.
Open through October 2017, the restaurant features an indoor and outdoor bar, five large-screen televisions and a large patio with games including corn hole, giant Jenga and Connect 4. Garage-style doors on each side of the bar and dining room allow for the sea breeze to flow throughout the restaurant.
A sister restaurant to Stoneacre Pantry, La Vasca is a Spanish/Basque-style restaurant offering a menu which celebrates the traditions of Northern Spain and Southern France by serving pintxos, tapas, hot and cold small plates and more.
After servicing the Newport area for over 40 years, this pizzeria has moved to a new location and continues to offer an extensive menu beyond pizza with late night hours.
Scarpetta evokes the pleasure of savoring a meal down to the last bite. It is LDV Hospitality's signature restaurant concept that first opened in NYC’s Meatpacking District and has expanded to locations in Las Vegas, Montauk and Philadelphia.
This Portsmouth-based craft brewery makes and serves TwoTree Double IPA, TwoTree Mosaic, Baulston Porter, Ruggles ESB (extra special bitter), Indivisible DIPA, Coggeshall Pale Ale and more.
Experience the massive restoration effort preserving this Richard Morris Hunt designed mansion that was commissioned by Oliver Belmont in 1891. Guided tours are available by reservation only and take place Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 10 a.m.
Ride the rails on pedal powered 'rail explorers' - pedal powered bike/vehicle hybrids which ride on railroad tracks. All explorers leave at the same time and each group enjoys the freedom of the outdoors and the magic of the railroad at their own pace. The explorers are easy to ride and children are welcome.
Opening June 1 this 40,000-square-foot museum will feature an exquisite private collection of more than 45 striking automobiles representing six decades of automotive design since World War II. More than just vehicles, this modern design experience will resonate with people of all ages thanks in part to the addition of a mid-century modern furniture collection.
Cruise through Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay passing some of the area’s best waterfront attractions, homes, and classic yachts—all while savoring the dishes (lunch, hors d’oeuvres and dinner) prepared by a yacht chef with more than 20 years’ experience.
Spend a day sailing on AlyKat, a 41-foot Catana catamaran! Offering private sailing ranging from 2-hour excursions and sunset sails to overnights and weekend getaways.
A 75-minute unique tour experience that cruises through Newport's most charming, scenic, and historic points with expert guides who share the fascinating history and salacious stories that make this city a special place.
Nature Tamed explores the history of interventions, beginning with Frederick Law Olmsted's original 1887 survey and ending with the preservation and care of the grounds and gardens by the Newport Restoration Foundation.
Alongside the history of the landscape is a selection of fine arts, furnishings, and fashion from the collections of Doris Duke inspired by nature.
This exhibit on the second-floor gallery at Rosecliff features 42 original pieces from Cardin's private archives that document and celebrate his career from the 1950s through his 2016 spring/summer collection. Included will be his most memorable designs, including 1960s space-age looks from the Cosmocorps collection, unisex jumpsuits created for the 1972 Olympics, and the technologically advanced Cardine dress, made of thermo-formed fabric, that was worn by Lauren Bacall in 1968.
An exciting new regatta for International Rule sailing yachts including 2.4mR, 6mR, 8mR and 12mRs. Three days of racing run in conjunction with the New York Yacht Club’s Annual Regatta. Sail Newport will provide dockage for all the boats at their Fort Adams facility, enabling both sailors and spectators to walk the docks and appreciate the formula designs from vintage through more modern boats up close. Admission to walk the docks (before and after racing daily) is free of charge.
The legendary fashion designer comes to Newport this summer, hosting a fashion runway show at The Breakers which will feature nearly 90 looks from Mr. Cardin's prolific career. Following the runway show, guests will enjoy a champagne reception on the loggia of mansion, including a birthday cake to celebrate Mr. Cardin's imminent 95th birthday. Guests will also receive a commemorative program and tickets to view the new Pierre Cardin exhibition at Rosecliff.
The evening summer beach party on the Sanctuary’s Third Beach property will feature music, dancing, the Binge BBQ food truck, s’mores by the bonfire, paddle-boarding and kayaking, and fun for the whole family.
The inaugural J Class World Championship, which will be organized by the New York Yacht Club in association with the International Maxi Association and the J Class Association, will feature a mix of coastal races and windward leeward racing off Newport.
Signature almond butter toffee hand-crafted in small batches with the best ingredients. Almonds, sweet cream butter, pure sugar, salt and dark chocolate are skillfully piloted through heat and cold to create a classic treat you can’t resist.
A fully sustainable, handmade clothing line born in Brooklyn. The size and gender-free clothing is made from the best washable fabrics, organic cotton, wools, cashmere and silks in flowy and freestyles.
Inspired by music, art and the laid-back vibes of the West Coast, this women's wear boutique offers a merchandise assortment consisting of statement pieces from contemporary brands not typically found in local shops.
Newport’s popular surf school’s new gear shop and its stocked with surfboards, apparel, sunblock, wax and other merchandise – all of which have roots to the area.