Directorates/Regions

Important Hourly Pay Structure Changes

By Robert Philpot / October 1, 2017 /

The face of retail is rapidly evolving due to changes in consumer shopping behavior. Providing an exceptional customer experience is essential to retain our current customers and to attract new shoppers.
These changes require the Exchange to execute innovative compensation programs to recruit and retain high performing customer-focused talent. The Exchange’s hourly associates are on the front lines, providing an exceptional customer experience.

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Understanding Exchange Strategic Priorities: Increase Sales And Profitability Per Square Foot In Concessions with PAM

By Robert Philpot / October 1, 2017 /

How do service business managers and general managers determine which concessions will reside in Exchange malls and how much space they occupy?

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Every day is a different dress up day for associates in the the contact centers. Pictured is Decade Day.

Exchange Celebrates Customer Contact Center , VetVerify Contact Center Associates

By Robert Philpot / October 1, 2017 /

Customer Service Week (Oct. 2-6) is recognized as a week to honor those associates behind the scenes who answer calls 24/7, ensuring Exchange customers receive the best possible experiences. It’s a familiar sight this time of year as Customer Contact Center associates enjoy special luncheons and events with senior leaders, all the while continuing to…

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Loss Prevention: CAUGHT Doing the Right Thing

By Robert Philpot / October 1, 2017 /

By working in safe, conscientious ways, Exchange associates around the world are saving the organization money and helping boost earnings for Quality-of-Life programs. Click on the pictures to see what these associates did in this month’s installment of CAUGHT Doing the Right Thing.

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Climate Assessment Surveys Give New Insights on Morale

By Robert Philpot / October 1, 2017 /

A new survey developed by the Exchange’s Inspector General’s office seeks to get a picture of associate morale and effectiveness.

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Veterans Online Shopping Benefit Hits the Road

By Robert Philpot / September 1, 2017 /

The first of the new Veterans online shopping benefit truck designs was recently unveiled at the Waco Distribution Center.

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Left to right, Nick DeVincenzo, chief of fleet operations; Sheryl Rico, fleet transportation analyst; Dianna Williams, the Exchange’s first million-mile female driver; Bradley Wacks, two-time driver of the year and two-time GATS winner; and Billy Shirley, fleet, safety and compliance.

Exchange Takes People’s Choice Award at Great American Trucking Show

By Robert Philpot / September 1, 2017 /

For the second year in a row, the Exchange fleet has taken top awards at the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) in Dallas. The event allows the Exchange to show off our fleet while also focusing on recruitment. The Exchange fleet took home the prestigious People’s Choice Trophy and 2nd place in the Company Working…

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Humberto Tovar, e-commerce manager at WCDC, tells LTG Dahl about efficiencies the gained to prepare for the launch of Veterans online shopping benefit.

General Sees Exchange DC Technology First-Hand

By Julie Mitchell / September 1, 2017 /

Managers at the West Coast Distribution Center recently provided U.S. States Army Installation Management Command Commander LTG Kenneth Dahl a behind-the-scenes look at how the Exchange’s logistics network is transforming to welcome home 13 million Veterans with a lifetime online shopping benefit, starting on Veterans Day.

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Loss Prevention: CAUGHT . . . doing the right things

By Robert Philpot / September 1, 2017 /

These associates were CAUGHT by loss prevention, but not for trying to shoplift or steal money out of the cash register. They were caught doing the right things: helping the Exchange cut job-related injuries that could turn costly. Click on the pictures to find out what they were caught doing RIGHT.

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Veteran Managers Named SVPs

By Robert Philpot / September 1, 2017 /

Anna Iosefo has been promoted to senior vice president of the Central Region, while Mike Smietana has been named senior vice president of real estate, Director/CEO Tom Shull announced. In their new roles, Iosefo and Smietana will lead strategies of their respective divisions to align with the Exchange’s mission, vision and long-term business objectives, Shull…

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