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The Week That Was in the Exchange Post

By Robert Philpot / May 2, 2025 /

ICYMI, here’s a look at this week’s coverage.

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#FlashbackFriday: 1988—the First Frank’s Franks Opens

By Robert Philpot / May 2, 2025 /

The hot-dog stand, which had locations worldwide, was an Exchange-exclusive restaurant that evolved from earlier hot-dog stands.

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Exchange Expanding The Home Depot Assortment Beyond Major Appliances

By Chris Ward / May 1, 2025 /

Authorized Exchange shoppers in CONUS can now access The Home Depot’s branded online page at ShopMyExchange.com. The expanded assortment includes power tool sets, outdoor power equipment, grills, garden tools, ceiling fans and much more.

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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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Exchange Celebrates Top Vendors With Force Multiplier Awards

By Robert Philpot / May 1, 2025 /

Merchandising recognized vendors in Hardlines, Softlines and Consumables categories; SFD recognized three restaurants and two concessions.

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Words From the Director/CEO: Force Multipliers for Mission Success in 2025

By Tom Shull / April 30, 2025 /

The Exchange’s 2025 priorities are fully focused on maintaining the family, sustaining the family and investing in the family—being there with service members and their families, and making sure that they have the support required to achieve success.

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We Go Where You Go: Watch a New ‘Tip of the Spear’ Video

By Robert Philpot / April 30, 2025 /

See how the Exchange lived up to its “We Go Where You Go” motto in 2024.

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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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