{"id":9202,"date":"2023-05-02T17:50:54","date_gmt":"2023-05-02T17:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/?p=9202"},"modified":"2023-05-02T17:50:54","modified_gmt":"2023-05-02T17:50:54","slug":"exchanges-focus-on-sourcing-american-made-products-with-call-for-vendor-submissions-may-1-to-15","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/ExchangePost\/2023\/05\/02\/exchanges-focus-on-sourcing-american-made-products-with-call-for-vendor-submissions-may-1-to-15\/","title":{"rendered":"Exchanges Focus on Sourcing American-Made Products with Call for Vendor Submissions May 1 to 15"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"DALLAS \u2013 <\/strong>The Army & Air Force Exchange Service, Marine Corps Exchange and Coast Guard Exchange are once again collaborating on a nationwide initiative to source American-made products for their store shelves.<\/p>\n

The military exchanges have an ongoing commitment to bring more American-made products into their retail stores while enhancing a wide-ranging assortment of categories for their military shoppers.<\/p>\n

From May 1 through May 15, the exchanges are seeking vendors with American-made products<\/a> in more than 20 categories, including outdoor living, automotive products, housewares, toys, pet supplies, tools and accessories and more.<\/p>\n

In working with the exchanges, vendors and small-business owners gain a trusted partner that offers increased brand visibility, a welcoming culture for entrepreneurs and highly trafficked retail stores and websites\u2014all while serving the military community.<\/p>\n

Vendors interested in submitting their American-made products to for consideration are encouraged to visit www.rangeme.com\/exchangemadeinamerica<\/a> to create a free company and product profile on RangeMe.<\/p>\n

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Since 1895, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) 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 54th<\/sup>-largest retailer in the United States. 100% of Exchange earnings support military communities. In the last 10 years, your Exchange benefit has provided $3.5 billion in earnings for critical military Quality-of-Life programs. The Exchange is a non-appropriated fund entity of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors. The Exchange is a 50th Anniversary Vietnam War Commemorative Partner, planning and conducting events and activities that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans and their families in conjunction with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration. To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our website at http:\/\/www.shopmyexchange.com<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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