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Commissaries Accepting the MILITARY STAR Card

Commissaries Begin Accepting the MILITARY STAR Card

By Julie Mitchell / October 5, 2017 /

To offer greater convenience to service members and their families and further strengthen funding of critical military Quality-of-Life programs, the military exchanges’ Exchange Credit Program is expanding acceptance of the MILTARY STAR card to Commissaries around the world. Leaders from the Defense Commissary Agency and the exchanges gathered at the Fort Lee Commissary, the first location to accept the card, to officially kick off the rollout during a ceremony Oct. 5.

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Patrick Air Force Base Exchange Store Manager Tamala McCoy presents Exchange leaders with special Patrick AFB coins to show appreciation for their visit after Hurricane Irma tore through the area. With McCoy, from left, are Director/CEO Tom Shull; Chief Operating Officer Dave Nelson; Aide to the CEO Sean Applegate; and Patrick Exchange General Manager James Clark.

‘I Can’t Thank You Enough For Holding Everything Together’

By Julie Mitchell / October 1, 2017 /

When civilian stores and restaurants in Hurricane Irma’s path closed or ran out of essentials, Exchanges across Florida were typically the last to close and the first to reopen, highlighting the organization’s  unique capabilities and tireless dedication to serving those who serve.

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First Exchange Female to Drive 1 Million Miles Accident Free

By Chris Ward / October 1, 2017 /

When Dianna Williams first began driving an 18-wheeler for the Exchange in 2001, reaching 1 million miles was far from her mind – she was focused on persevering in a male-dominated profession. Today, Dianna is being honored as the Exchange’s first woman driver to reach 1 million accident-free miles.

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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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