National And Local News - 2014

NEWS ARTICLE - 12/27/2014 - By Tommy Zimmer (Mlive)

Herr looks forward to providing consumers in the Flint Township area with cost-effective lighting alternatives and giving businesses a new wholesale partner for their lighting needs.

NEWS ARTICLE - 12/24/2014 - By Chris Flora (Inside Tucson Business)

In 1993 Jerry and Maya Yang were first to open a store west of the Mississippi River. Their newest location, opening in South Tucson, will serve southern Arizona communities like Sahuarita as well as consumers traveling from Mexico.

NEWS ARTICLE - 12/16/2014 - By Duston Cardon (Jackson Free Press)

Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise owner Chad Langley prepares for the opening of his second location in Ridgeland, Mississippi, and hopes to provide more to the community than just an assortment of batteries, light bulbs, and also smartphone repair for broken Apple and Samsung devices.

NEWS ARTICLE - 12/11/2014 - By Carrie RaCosta (The Burton View)

John Dombrowski’s business roots lie in his franchise ownership of Burton’s Batteries Plus Bulbs location which, in true Dombrowski fashion, has been the recipient of multiple community awards for customer service. Dombrowski’s achievements are being honored by a joint committee made up of the Burton Rotary Club and the Boy Scouts of America, he will be receiving the Jack A. Hamady Good Scout Award this Thursday.

NEWS ARTICLE - 11/19/2014 - By Dan Tynan (Yahoo! Tech)

Experts provide their take on what is really going on inside our phones as we use them in our day-to-day lives. Finger oils, food particles, and construction dust are just some of the plethora of microscopic particles that make their way into our phones and never leave.

NEWS ARTICLE - 11/11/2014 - By Mike Keating (Thomasnet Publishing)

Some traits that many employers look for when considering a potential new hire are loyalty, dedication, a strong work ethic, and inventiveness. There is an untapped demographic of Americans who match these attributes and still struggle to find gainful employment: veterans.

NEWS ARTICLE - 11/5/2014 - A Focus on Veteran Entrepreneurs

Discipline, integrity, and work ethic are all skills that are developed when one enlists in the military, but the application of these traits doesn’t stop when one hangs up their uniform. Military veterans have been found to possess the skills required to open their own business. Bates Kennedy, formerly a NCO in the Army, opened his first Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise in 1996.

NEWS ARTICLE - 9/29/2014 - By Emily Price (Popular Mechanics)

Technology journalist Emily Price weighs the options for repairing or replacing her device, because of a shattered cell phone screen, Price decides to take matters into her own hands and writes a article detailing her experience purchasing an iPhone repair kit and attempting a DIY screen replacement.

NEWS ARTICLE - 9/26/2014 - By Russ Reynolds (TWICE.com)

There's no debating that specialty retail is a tricky business to be in, especially with increased competition from big-box stores, discount chains, wholesale clubs and online retailers like Amazon. Consumers are becoming increasingly fragmented — they're shopping online, in store or on-the-go using their mobile device. They're also becoming savvier in researching products, prices and reviews, often via social media, before making their purchase.

NEWS ARTICLE - 9/25/2014 - By Laura Dunn (Huffington Post)

Cathleen Stewart discusses experiences in the past that have helped form her into the leader she is today, the keys to striking a balance between family and career, and the challenges/highlights she’s faced during her time with Batteries Plus Bulbs.