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News, trends, and business intelligence for the retail laundry industry. Serving owners, operators, and investors since 1961.

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Serve Robotics Launches Laundry Vertical with NoScrubs

LOS ANGELES — Local customers can have orders delivered by robot through pilot program

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Its Advocacy Work has Saved Industry Billions of Dollars, CLA Estimates

OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. — 2026 Advocacy Impact Report documents wins on various issues over 20 years

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Inside Splash ’Em Out (Conclusion)

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Beyond standard commercial production, Reeds carve niche with specialty services

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Inside Splash ’Em Out (Part 1)

LEXINGTON, Ky. — Reeds embrace blueprint for offering high-performance commercial laundry

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Branding Touchpoints and Why They’re Vital (Part 1)

CHICAGO — Before first washer runs, you announce your brand in many ways, good or bad

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Laundry Business Owner Wins Small Biz Challenge

SAN DIEGO — Tucker earns $25K from The UPS Store, will be featured in Inc. magazine

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Annual Maytag Promotion Returns with Financing Offer, Distributor Events

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. — Program centered on new multi-load product line runs through June 30

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Springtime Distributor Calendar Enters Homestretch

CHICAGO — Rundown of open houses, special events through May

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Coin vs. Cashless: What’s the Right Mix? (Part 2)

CHICAGO — Despite digital advantages, many operators cautious about moving away from coin

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Continental Laundry Solutions Expands Team

OSHKOSH, Wis. — Adds four new hires across operations, finance, marketing, parts support

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LRE Advisors Introduces Data-driven Platform for Site Selection

NEW YORK CITY — New service aims to modernize laundry opportunity evaluation nationally

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Big Wash Leverages Tech in Pursuit of Serving Customers Best (Conclusion)

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — App helps laundry reward loyal patrons, reengage with visitors who haven’t been back

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National Laundry Day Highlights its Essential Role in Everyday Life

CHICAGO — Time to celebrate industry, remember impact on communities laundromats serve

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In Memoriam: Russell ‘Russ’ Kool, RJ Kool Co.

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa — Founded commercial laundry equipment distributor that serves Midwest

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Performance Under Pressure: Operators Post Another Strong Year (Part 3)

CHICAGO — Among front-loader capacities, 60-pounders have broadest base pricing: State of Industry Survey

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Cents Secures $140M to Accelerate Laundry Tech Innovation

NEW YORK — Funding to fuel AI, payments, and platform expansion for operators

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Distributor Events and Others Dot Springtime Calendar

CHICAGO — Rundown of open houses, special events through mid-May

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Tariff Refunds Remain in Limbo

CHICAGO — What manufacturers, distributors and laundry operators need to know

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Alliance Reports Strong 2025 Results, Signals Continued Growth

RIPON, Wis. — Attributes performance to pricing, volume growth, continued investment

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How Laundry Owners Can Prevent Employee Lawsuits (Conclusion)

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Consider taking these practical steps to reduce legal risk in 2026

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