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Executive Vice President/Chief Merchandising Officer Eric Sidman head shot with "Meet the Team" graphic.

EVP/CMO Talks About His Exchange Career and What’s Coming Up for MD

By Robert Philpot / January 22, 2025 /

For Eric Sidman, who became Exchange executive vice president and chief merchandising officer in June, the new role was a natural segue. He had spent all 17 of his Exchange years in Merchandising, starting in 2007 when he helped launch the then-new Planning, Allocation and Replenishment (PAR) team. Since 2020, he had been senior vice…

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Davina Thomas, Fort Bliss

By Robert Philpot / January 21, 2025 /

The Purple Heart Express shift manager, an Army Veteran and spouse, talks about her Native American heritage, the role the Express plays in boosting troop morale and more.

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Ribbon-cutting at the Fort Sill North Express.

Fort Sill Exchange Unveils New Upgrades at the North Express

By Zach Wright / December 30, 2024 /

The upgraded Express features two new quick-serve restaurants.

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Ribbon-cutting at Fort Moore Exchange's Bath & Body Works.

Fort Moore Exchange Opens New Bath & Body Works

By Zach Wright / December 19, 2024 /

It’s the latest in a series of Bath & Body Works locations to open in Eastern Region in time for the holidays.

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Exchange Rolls to Victory at 125th Army-Navy Game

By Julie Mitchell / December 16, 2024 /

The Army Black Knights ended their record-breaking season as the Navy Midshipmen won the coveted Commander-In-Chief’s trophy at the 125th Army-Navy Game—but the Exchange and the heroes it serves were winners too. For the seventh straight year, the Exchange has been a participating partner of America’s game, which Navy won 31-13. The Exchange’s brand exposure…

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Director/CEO Update: Winning Strategies Continue to Create Impressive Results

By Tom Shull / December 11, 2024 /

Team, As we near the close of FY 2024, your incredible work to advance our strategic priorities continues to increase the Exchange’s momentum. Team Exchange’s dedication to the best customers in the world creates impressive results. Earnings through the third quarter are $388 million, 23% above plan. These numbers are  attributable to rigorous cost control from…

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Team Exchange’s Hard Work Pays Off in a Successful Black Friday Weekend

By Tom Shull / December 9, 2024 /

Team, Months of hard work across the Exchange paid off as Black Friday weekend sales were up more than 2% vs. 2023. The Merchandising, eComm, Logistics and Store Operations teams, working closely with all five regions, spend months preparing for this annual event, which is executed by store teammates worldwide who are passionate about serving…

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Black Friday is Coming—and the Exchange is Ready For It

By Robert Philpot / November 26, 2024 /

For shoppers, Black Friday is a day of deals that falls the Friday after Thanksgiving—this year, on Nov. 29. For the Exchange, it’s more than just one day.

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129 Years of Family Serving Family: Mukesh Sahdeo, Fort Ord

By Travis Day / October 29, 2024 /

The 43-year Exchange associate has spent his Exchange career at Fort Ord/Presidio of Monterey, where he has been Fort Ord Express manager since 2012.

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