{"id":12521,"date":"2026-07-07T09:11:06","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:11:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=12521"},"modified":"2026-07-09T09:15:11","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T14:15:11","slug":"eucom-consolidated-exchange-named-among-best-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2026\/07\/07\/eucom-consolidated-exchange-named-among-best-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"EUCOM Consolidated Exchange Named Among Best in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>USAG ANSBACH \/ USAG STUTTGART \u2013 <\/strong>The EUCOM Consolidated Exchange is among the best in the world, <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/p\/2smpC2E\">earning the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s highest honor<\/a>, the Director\/CEO Cup.<\/p>\n<p>Director\/CEO Brad Bingham, President and Chief Operating Officer Marla Randolph and Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. Rich Martinez presented the award to EUCOM Consolidated Exchange leaders during the Department of War retailer\u2019s managers conference June 28.<\/p>\n<p>The EUCOM Consolidated Exchange is a vital hub, supporting the community through the \u201cStreet Market\u201d concept to Home-Based Businesses (HBBs) across the Garrison. Thanks to this campaign, seven HBBs participated in the monthly Street Markets. Three of those HBBs are now regular short-term vendors, located in the Exchange mall.<\/p>\n<p>The EUCOM Consolidated Exchange earned the award for its strong customer service, commitment to associate development and support of the military community. This store was named one of the Exchange\u2019s 2025 Social Media All-Stars. Its Panda Express grand opening post received the highest reaction rate of the year across the Garrison\u2019s social media channels.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis recognition speaks to the pride our associates take in serving the military community,\u201d EUCOM Consolidated Exchange General Manager Robin Boylan said. \u201cThe teams at USAG Stuttgart and USAG Ansbach work together every day to support Soldiers, families and our communities. Their teamwork, innovation and commitment help create a welcoming experience for everyone who relies on the Exchange benefit\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Director\/CEO Cup is awarded to one Exchange in each size category (small, medium, large and mega). The winners were selected based on evaluation of customer experience, leadership, business results, marketing efforts and community presence. The EUCOM Consolidated Exchange was the winner in the large category.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Social-media-friendly version: <\/strong>The EUCOM Consolidated Exchange is among the best in the world, earning the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s highest honor for exemplary service to the military community. Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-3fX\">https:\/\/wp.me\/p9Q7PG-3fX<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&#8212; 30 &#8212;<\/p>\n<p>Since 1895, the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service has gone where Soldiers, Airmen, Guardians and their families go to improve the quality of their lives by providing valued goods and services at exclusive military pricing. The Exchange is the 51st-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. \u00a0In the last 10 years, the Exchange has generated $2.4 billion in dividends to Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a nonappropriated fund entity of the Department of War and is directed by a Board of Directors. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com\">http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on X at <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange\">https:\/\/x.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">###<\/p>\n<p><strong>Media Notes:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Karrington Bradley at 214-312-5111 or <a href=\"mailto:bradleykar@aafes.com\">bradleykar@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the Exchange:<\/p>\n<p>Facebook:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Twitter:\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange\">https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Instagram: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/shopmyexchange\/\">@shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>USAG ANSBACH \/ USAG STUTTGART \u2013 The EUCOM Consolidated Exchange is among the best in the world, earning the Army &amp; Air Force Exchange Service\u2019s highest honor, the Director\/CEO Cup. Director\/CEO Brad Bingham, President and Chief Operating Officer Marla Randolph and Senior Enlisted Advisor Chief Master Sgt. 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