Batteries Plus Hires Marketing Expert to Extend Impressive Franchise Growth John Twist Brings Experience to Fast-Growing Battery Chain

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Pete Kosowski

Hartland, WI – Batteries Plus, the nation’s largest chain focused on the $24 billion battery category serving both retail and commercial customers, has announced the addition of John Twist as Vice President, Franchise and Business Development.

Batteries Plus CEO Russ Reynolds is counting on Twist’s knowledge and experience in sales and marketing to help Batteries Plus build awareness in new and existing markets around the country. The company has already opened 24 Batteries Plus locations in 2008, is scheduled to open 8 more locations before the end of the year, and projects 35 new locations in 2009.

"We’re looking to John to keep our incredible momentum moving forward," said Reynolds. "John has the marketing know-how and abilities to pursue new strategic growth opportunities on behalf of Batteries Plus and we’re excited to have him on our team."

Twist’s impressive resume is highlighted with more than 20 years of sales and marketing experience with Exide Technologies. Most recently, John served as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing for Integrated Supply Network where he managed a staff of more than 125 people.

"I see Batteries Plus as a company that is primed for aggressive growth. They are in the perfect niche market, as batteries are a part of everyone’s life and will be even more so in the future as everything is becoming portable," Twist said. "I’m excited to hit the ground running and continue what has been an impressive growth strategy thus far."

ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS
Batteries Plus is the nation's largest retail chain of its kind, offering a comprehensive selection of batteries, battery-related products and technical support that meet growing battery demands for consumer and commercial customers. In addition to thousands of batteries, stores also feature a Tech Center that is equipped to design, assemble, rebuild, and test custom battery packs. Accounts include Fortune 500 companies, manufacturers, other retail channels, local municipalities, fire and police departments, the armed forces and school districts. Its product line includes batteries for both the common and hard-to-find items that are traditionally not available at other retail stores. Currently, Batteries Plus has 400 locations open and in development in 42 states and Puerto Rico.