{"id":2742,"date":"2016-11-16T14:22:19","date_gmt":"2016-11-16T20:22:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2742"},"modified":"2016-11-16T14:24:22","modified_gmt":"2016-11-16T20:24:22","slug":"exchange-delivers-savings-black-friday-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/publicaffairs-sme.com\/pressrelease\/?p=2742","title":{"rendered":"Exchange Delivers Savings on Black Friday Weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"

DALLAS \u2013<\/strong> The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is putting family first this Thanksgiving as it opens doors Black Friday morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Exchange is family serving family\u201485 percent of our associates share a connection with the military,\u201d said Army Col. Juan Saldivar, command engineer for the Exchange\u2019s Real Estate directorate. \u201cThe Exchange plans to honor that connection by keeping main stores closed out of respect for those who wish to spend Thanksgiving with friends and family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Exchange Main Stores will open their doors on Black Friday<\/a> to offer deals on the hottest holiday gift items, including a Hewlett Packard 15.6 inch Notebook for just $149, a MacBook Air for only $589 and $130 off a Chef\u2019s 17-piece cookware set. Additionally, the Exchange\u2019s entire stock of prestige handbags will be 25 percent off.<\/p>\n

Stores will open at 4 a.m. Black Friday in the continental United States, 5 a.m. in Guam, 7 a.m. in the Pacific and 8 a.m. in Europe. The savings will continue with additional deals through the weekend\u2014check your local Exchange for Saturday and Sunday operating hours.<\/p>\n

Shoppers can also log on to shopmyexchange.com<\/a> starting at 5 a.m. Eastern Standard Time Thanksgiving Day to get a head start on holiday deals from the comfort of their own homes. Special offers include a Vizio 70-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart Display TV for just $999, a Michael Kors Jet Set travel bag for just $99 and buy one get one free when you buy a Ashley Furniture rocker recliner for just $399. Black Friday weekend deals will also be available at shopmyexchange.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Army & Air Force Exchange Service goes where Soldiers, Airmen and their families go to improve the quality of their lives through goods and services provided. Exchange earnings provide dividends to support military morale, welfare and recreation programs. The Exchange is part of the Department of Defense and is directed by a Board of Directors, responsible to the Secretaries of the Army and Air Force through the Chiefs of Staff.\u00a0 To find out more about the Exchange history and mission or to view recent press releases please visit our Web site at http:\/\/www.aafes.com\/about-exchange\/public-affairs\/press-releases.htm<\/a> or follow us on Twitter at https:\/\/twitter.com\/ExchangePAO<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an Exchange representative please contact Conner Hammett, 214-312-2714 or hammettc@aafes.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Follow the Exchange:
\nFacebook:\u00a0 www.facebook.com\/shopmyexchange
\n<\/a>Twitter:\u00a0 https:\/\/twitter.com\/shopmyexchange
\n<\/a>Instagram: @shopmyexchange<\/a><\/p>\n\t

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