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Fort Riley Launches New Express Concept

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2017 /

Fort Riley’s Big Red One Express is the pilot location for the reimagined Exchange convenience stores as of Feb. 12. The innovative format infuses new items, specialty beverages and hot-to-go foods into the assortment. A new queuing (line) system at the registers gives customers multiple chances to pick up items on their way out.

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From Fort Riley With Love: Families Gather at Exchange To Send Love to Deployed Troops

By Julie Mitchell / March 1, 2017 /

With a wide grin and without an ounce of hesitation, first-grader Billy Sapp Jr. clutched an Uncle Sam hat prop and stepped up to the photo booth at the Fort Riley Exchange to send Valentine’s Day wishes across the world to someone very special serving in Korea.

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Loss Prevention’s CAUGHT Doing the Right Thing

By Robert Philpot / March 1, 2017 /

These associates are truly carrying out the Exchange core value, “The courage to use good judgment,” by ensuring they perform their jobs safely. They’re saving the Exchange hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost work time, workman’s comp expenses and other costs associated with injuries.

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LG,IT and Europe Region leadership celebrate the grand opening.

Teamwork Made the Germersheim DC Opening Possible

By Robert Philpot / February 15, 2017 /

The successful opening of the Germersheim distribution center on Feb. 1, highlighted the Exchange team’s collaboration skills. Not only was the Giessen DC closing, but the Exchange had just wrapped up its busiest shopping season and stores were conducting their annual inventory. The opening ceremony also coincided with the first day the distribution center was officially shipping and receiving merchandise.

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The new distribution center opens in Germany.

Germersheim Distribution Center Opens in Germany

By Julie Mitchell / February 1, 2017 /

The Exchange distribution center in Germany is relocating from Giessen to Germersheim this month. The new center creates a Logistics Center of Excellence with the Defense Logistics and Defense Commissary Agencies in conjunction with U.S. Army Europe and U.S. Army Installation Management Command.

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BE FIT with Better-for-You Food Court, Express Options

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2017 /

It’s not too late to kick-start a BE FIT lifestyle—the Exchange offers plenty of healthy meal and snack options to service members and their families looking to eat healthier in 2017.

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3 Reasons to Promote e-Receipts to Customers

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2017 /

e-Receipts are a useful and efficient tool to improve the customer’s shopping experience.

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Congressman Finds Working at the Exchange ‘Means Business’

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2017 /

Texas District 33 Rep. Marc Veasey visited Exchange headquarters Jan. 17 for his “Marc Means Business” community initiative in which he spends a day seeking better understand the day-to-day challenges his constituents face.

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These Associates Were Caught Doing the Right Things

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2017 /

“The Courage to Use Good Judgment” is one of the Exchange’s Core Values. Check out how these associates are living up to that in their daily jobs.

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Michael Smietana, vice president real estate directorate presented Mike Immler, deputy director, with the Oncor rebate check along with (L to R) Gus Ellitott, vice president project management division; Keith Parker, HQ facility manager; David Combs, contract team leader; Matthew Cadwallader, RE project manager; Michael Zavis, energy project manager and Tina Martinez, admin business specialist.

Lighting Project Generates Big Savings at HQ

By Robert Philpot / February 1, 2017 /

Real Estate project team members took on an illuminating project when they replaced original exterior lights, poles and fixtures at the HQ that were more than 50 years old.

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