Batteries Plus (stylized as BatteriesPlus+, formerly Batteries Plus Bulbs stylized as Batteries+Bulbs) is an American specialty

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of several hundred franchise outlets founded in 1988 that sells and recycles batteries of varying size and

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that provide power to operate

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and other devices that require DC power. The stores also stock and/or customize out of production batteries for obsolete appliances and antique cars. Batteries Plus Bulbs was acquired by

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in November 2007. In July 2016, Los Angeles based

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, Freeman Spogli & Co., acquired Batteries Plus Bulbs from Roark. In 2012 Batteries Plus began the process of changing its name to Batteries Plus Bulbs, to reflect the addition of a selection of light bulbs to its inventory of products. This branding was reverted in 2021 back to Batteries Plus, though locations still carry lighting. In July 2014 they rolled out a nationwide cell phone and tablet repair service.Batteries, bulbs and more - trivalleycentral.com: Area News
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