Store Operations

Where Heroes Work: Renee Andrews, JBER

By Marcia Rhodes / June 11, 2025 /

“The Exchange truly understands the military lifestyle and supports spouses like me every step of the way,” the Military Clothing store manager says.

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Army Emergency Relief CEO Recognizes Korea, Hawaii, Fort Bragg Associates for Support

By Robert Philpot / June 10, 2025 /

During fiscal 2024, Exchange shoppers donated more than $1.6 million to Army Emergency Relief (AER). AER Chief Executive Officer Michael A. “Tony” Grinston showed his appreciation by recognizing several associates during recent Exchange visits.

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Serving Those Who Serve: Military Community Donates More than $2.7 Million to Military Relief Funds

By Teonja Tatum / May 29, 2025 /

During 2024, contributions to Army Emergency Relief, the Air Force Assistance Fund and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society increased 7.1% from 2023.

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Exchange Protection Plan Award Winners Announced

By Robert Philpot / May 1, 2025 /

First-, second- and third-place winners were chosen for achieving the highest attachment rates. One store achieved a 21.64% attach rate.

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Top Winner, Four Main Store Winners Announced in Exchange Safety Awards

By Robert Philpot / April 29, 2025 /

The awards are presented to the Exchange and the main stores in four categories with the highest reduction in recordable accidents compared with the previous year.

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Exchange Credit Program Announces 2024 MILITARY STAR® Challenge Cup Winners

By Robert Philpot / April 29, 2025 /

The top store for the year earned a $1,000 prize and the coveted Challenge Cup.

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Service eLITe Champion Award, UROC Award Honor Top Exchanges in Services Operations and Food

By Robert Philpot / April 29, 2025 /

The awards went to Exchanges who excel at serving those who serve and providing tastes of home.

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Four Stores Win COO X Award for Operational Excellence

By Robert Philpot / April 28, 2025 /

Winners are selected based on criteria including earnings, MILITARY STAR® usage, gross margin return on investment and inventory variance.

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Four Stores Earn Director/CEO Cup, the Exchange’s Highest Honor

By Robert Philpot / April 28, 2025 /

One Exchange in each size category (mega, large, medium and small) received the award, which goes to the top Exchanges worldwide.

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They Helped a Grieving Customer. They Didn’t Know He Was an Exchange Vice President.

By Robert Philpot / April 24, 2025 /

When a customer contacted the Little Rock AFB Military Clothing store to ask about acquiring an Air Force uniform for his father’s funeral, Store Manager Lari Sasser and seamstress Tenisha Fife treated him with compassion, as they would any customer in his situation. They didn’t know he was Exchange Vice President of Loss Prevention & Safety Tommie Caudle. Senior leaders honored them for their actions..

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