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Nov 20, 2020, 13:44 ET As States Roll Out New Lockdowns, Batteries Plus Bulbs Introduces Online Scheduling and Contactless Auto Battery Installation

With many states implementing strict lockdowns in advance of the holiday travel season, Batteries Plus Bulbs, a national retailer of batteries,...

Oct 13, 2020, 17:02 ET Is Upgrading to the iPhone® 12 Worth the Cost?

With the upcoming release of the iPhone 12 on Oct. 23, many smartphone users are wondering if it's time to upgrade. At the same time, they're seeing...

Sep 04, 2020, 11:44 ET #LaborDayOn: 200+ Jobs Available at Batteries Plus Bulbs

Batteries Plus Bulbs, a national retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services, is joining Red Wing Shoes' #LaborDayOn...

Aug 24, 2020, 14:31 ET Batteries Plus Bulbs Offers Best-in-Class Phone and Device Repair Services

For customers at Batteries Plus Bulbs' more than 700 stores across the country, the cell phone and tablet repair service they depend on is becoming...

Aug 12, 2020, 14:49 ET Batteries Plus Bulbs Helps Students Prepare for Return to (Home) School

With school districts nationwide offering fully virtual or hybrid alternatives to in-person instruction this fall due to concerns about the COVID-19...

Jun 12, 2020, 11:51 ET 5 Tips for Staying Powered Up Through Oregon's Wildfire Season

With over 75% of Oregon experiencing drought and the state experiencing its earliest start to wildfire season in over 50 years, power companies are...

Jun 12, 2020, 11:09 ET 5 Tips for Staying Powered Up Through California's Wildfire Season

Last year's public safety power shut-offs left more than 2.6 million California residents without power for varying amounts of time. With longer,...

Mar 27, 2020, 16:30 ET COVID-19 Outbreak Illuminates Batteries Plus Bulbs' "Essential" Status

Right now, people all over the country are stepping up to ensure that patients receive the medical care they need, grocery store shelves are stocked...

Mar 18, 2020, 15:57 ET Batteries Plus Bulbs Remains Open to Meet Immediate Consumer Needs; Adds Curbside Pickup

To ensure that its customers are able to stay connected and powered up throughout the efforts to curb COVID-19, Batteries Plus Bulbs stores plan to...

Feb 18, 2020, 09:27 ET Five Battery Tips You Need to Know on National Battery Day

With the average U.S. household operating 28 battery-powered devices at any given time, batteries are an essential part of keeping Americans' daily...

Dec 06, 2019, 10:25 ET Batteries Plus Bulbs Recognized for High Quality Device Repair Services

Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation's only battery, light bulb and phone repair franchise, is now recognized by CTIA as the first certified device...

Oct 22, 2019, 11:52 ET Batteries Plus Bulbs Launches New Smart Home Collection

By 2021, smart home devices will be a larger part of consumer lives than smartphones. That's why Batteries Plus Bulbs embraced the potential of smart ...

Jun 12, 2019, 09:13 ET Prepare for Widespread Power Outages Throughout Wildfire Season With Batteries Plus Bulbs

As fire threats arise, Californians could lose power at any moment without warning during wildfire season. Beginning in June and continuing through...

Feb 20, 2018, 09:00 ET Batteries Plus Bulbs Propels Forward, Posting 29 Consecutive Years of Growth

Few franchise opportunities are as proven and successful as Batteries Plus Bulbs has been since 1988. A continued focus on product and service...

Dec 18, 2017, 07:01 ET One in Three Americans Have Broken a Phone in Past Year, New Batteries Plus Bulbs Survey Reports

With the convenience of having a computer in our pocket to access email, listen to music, post on social media, and purchase anything within seconds, ...

Dec 12, 2017, 07:00 ET Batteries Plus Bulbs Boosts Leadership Team with New Hires

Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation's only battery, light bulb, and phone repair franchise, today announced the appointment of five individuals to...

Nov 10, 2015, 08:01 ET Batteries Plus Bulbs Survey Reveals 8 in 10 Americans Unhappy with Home Lighting

Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, and smartphone/tablet repair franchise, today released new...

Jul 22, 2015, 08:10 ET New Batteries Plus Bulbs Survey Reveals 9 in 10 Americans Have at Least One Battery-Powered Device with a Poor Performing Battery

Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, and smartphone/tablet repair franchise, today released the...

Apr 15, 2015, 09:10 ET From the Frontline to Franchise Ownership: Batteries Plus Bulbs Launches "Ownership with Honor" Program Offering Extensive Financial Incentives to Veteran Entrepreneurs

In an effort to support veterans as they transition into civilian life or seek a career change, Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation's first, largest and ...

Nov 12, 2014, 08:02 ET Batteries Plus Bulbs Launches National Car Care Sweepstakes To Encourage Vehicle Maintenance In Preparation For Cold Weather

To prepare drivers for winter weather, Batteries Plus Bulbs, the nation's first, largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise,...

Sep 08, 2014, 08:01 ET Batteries Plus LLC Acquires LED Hut Ltd.

Batteries Plus LLC, the Wisconsin-based operator and franchisor of Batteries Plus Bulbs stores, announced today that it has acquired privately held...

Jan 02, 2014, 08:00 ET Batteries Plus Bulbs® Brightens Homes With Availability Of SWITCH infinia™ LED Bulb

Batteries Plus Bulbs®, the nation's largest and fastest growing battery and light bulb franchise, today announced the availability of the SWITCH...

Jun 27, 2013, 09:00 ET Batteries Plus Bulbs® Helps Habitat for Humanity Brighten Homes Nationwide

Batteries Plus Bulbs has joined forces with Habitat for Humanity to provide lighting to the organization's home building projects across the country. ...