National And Local News - 2014

PRESS RELEASE - 9/18/2014 - Fishman Public Relations

With 25 consecutive years of system and same store sales growth and an average of about one new store opening per week, Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation's first, largest and fastest-growing battery and light bulb franchise, is launching a new Multi-Unit Franchise Operator Development Initiative designed to keep the 25-year-old leading brand on the fast track for growth.

PRESS RELEASE - 7/14/2014 - Debra Vilchis (Fishman Public Relations)

The first time new customers walk into a Batteries Plus Bulbs store, they are often shocked to see thousands of different batteries and light bulbs lining the shelves. When they hear Batteries Plus Bulbs has access to over 45,000 batteries, light bulbs and related accessories, they are simply amazed to hear that there are so many different options out there. With such a vast on-demand inventory, it's nearly impossible for a Batteries Plus Bulbs customer to be told, "Sorry, we don't carry that."

PRESS RELEASE - 6/16/2014 - Formula PR

The acquisition of LED Hut Ltd. is the Company's first in Europe and further increases its share in the rapidly changing lighting market. "LED Hut is the online market leader in the UK, with a growing presence in pan-European markets as well. They have a dynamic management team that we believe can grow even faster with the support of our resources," said Russ Reynolds, CEO of Batteries Plus Bulbs. "We consider this more of a merger as we also believe LED Hut's online expertise will help us with our Omni channel vision here in the U.S."

PRESS RELEASE - 6/15/2014 - Stacy Rubenstein (Fishman Public Relations)

The list was formed using a 10-point formula, including percentage sales growth, percentage unit growth, dollar sales growth and numerical unit growth over the past three years, with more weight given to acceleration in years two and three.

PRESS RELEASE - 2/17/2014 - Fishman Public Relations

No. 1 Battery and Light Bulb Franchise Gains Further Recognition as a Top Private Business in America Inc. magazine has ranked Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation's first, largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise, no. 4831 on its 33rd annual Inc. 500|5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at one of the most important segments of the economy America's independent entrepreneurs.

PRESS RELEASE - 1/28/2014 - Fishman PR & Marketing

"As long as there is commercial and consumer demand for need-based products like batteries and light bulbs, and services like smart phone and tablet repairs, our franchise system should continue to experience substantial growth," said Russ Reynolds, CEO of Batteries Plus Bulbs. "The expanding U.S. replacement battery industry is estimated to be at $30.7 billion and the rapidly-growing U.S. light bulb industry is estimated to be at $17 billion in sales (Freedonia Research Study). This provides a solid foundation to sustain ongoing growth, but we're continuing to expand and evolve through the addition of new products and services."