National And Local News - 2017

NEWS ARTICLE - 2/23/2017 - By Meredith J. Cooper (News Review)

Michael and Norma Riley take pride in helping people find what they need and having it on hand. Michael says the benefits of owning a franchise include networking and saving on trial-and-error headaches because you can follow a proven model. Norma believes owning a franchise takes some entrepreneurial skill because you are risking your own money but it can be very fulfilling when you're building a business.

NEWS ARTICLE - 2/1/2017 - By Jayson Serrault (CIOReview)

Retailers should always be looking for a way to improve the customer's shopping experience. Retailers must stop thinking in segmented, traditional terms and continue to evolve with the technological advancements and marketing initiatives."The concept of reducing friction to increase stickiness-or brand loyalty-is the key to a retailer's success today and in in the future." Jayson provides five tips on new thinking and practices to strengthen e-commerce strategy in 2017.

NEWS ARTICLE - 1/8/2017 - By Mary Perez (SunHerald)

A new Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise opened a little before Christmas in D'Iberville under Carrie Lindgren and her partner, Chad Langley. Carrie was originally employed by Chad for four years in the Flowood store as a manager. Carrie takes pride in the services and knowledge her and the staff can provide to customers. If a customer says, "My husband sent me," Carrie and her team make sure they leave with the right battery or light bulb.

NEWS ARTICLE - 1/2/2017 - By Rebecca Mariscal (Hudson Sun-Observer)

Father and son duo Terry and Casey Moores recently celebrated the grand opening of their first joint business venture – a Batteries Plus Bulbs franchise in Hudson, WI. Batteries Plus Bulbs offers discounted rates to U.S. veterans interested in opening a franchise with the company. The Moores look forward to providing a previously unavailable service to residents in the Hudson-area.