Battery Chain Charged Up
Battery Chain Charged Up
NEWS ARTICLE - 8/31/2016 - By Tom Bell (Shopping Centers Today)
Titled “Battery Chain Charged Up,” writer Tom Bell says that batteries are more important than ever. He says Batteries Plus Bulbs will add 50 new stores this year to the 675 it already operates. He mentions that local business accounts make up for nearly a third of the chain’s sales. After speaking with Steve Huss, a Portland franchisee, he adds that the company tends to open stores in open-air plazas to accommodate the interests of its business customers. Bell also speaks with Rod Tremelling, Director of Franchise Development for Batteries Plus Bulbs, for additional insights on the company’s retail strategy. After providing a high-level company timeline, Bell notes that the franchise has a strong presence in the Midwest and is now targeting the Northeast and California for growth. Read More opens in new window
