The Week That Was in the Exchange Post
ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.
May 2026
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#FlashbackFriday: 1994—Opening a Chapter of Exchange Bookstore History
Thirty-two years ago this month, the Exchange took over operation of the Pacific Stars & Stripes bookstores on Okinawa and Guam, renaming the stores BookMark. Thus began an Exchange bookstore chain. The initial stores didn’t…
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Serving Those Who Serve in the Remote South Pacific
A small team exemplifies the Exchange motto at the southernmost store in the Exchange system.
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Filling in the Blank: Fort Campbell VM Wins EEO ‘Design My Wall’ Contest
Tina Massey said that she didn’t want the design to be complicated. But she put a lot of thought into it.
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From the Express Seminar: Top Vendors Honored for Driving Success
Four vendors were named Suppliers of the Year and nearly 30 were honored for donating snacks to the Exchange’s military community engagements for corporate outreach.
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How a Job-Search Tip Led to Sophelia Gibson’s 29-Year Exchange Career
“I am someone that likes to keep learning,” says the JBMDL softlines sales area manager. “That’s what brings me joy.”
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Belts, Bling and Big Sales: Express Contests Crown Champs
Expresses worldwide earned bragging rights and sweet hardware as winners of three contests were announced at the Express seminar.
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Best of the Best: Exchange Honors Top Express Stores with COO Xpress Awards
The awards, presented at the Express seminar, highlight outstanding performance across convenience store operations.
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Mission Ready: Express Seminar Fuels Innovation, Growth for Convenience Channel
Under the theme of Mission Ready: Fueling the Force, 350 teammates are learning about best practices and industry trends to drive business in support of Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and the military community.
