by PlanetLaundry | Apr 1, 2025 | Industry News
Editor Bob Nieman Leaves CLA, PlanetLaundry Magazine After Two Decades After 23 years with CLA and PlanetLaundry magazine, I find myself facing a moment that always seemed so distant… saying goodbye. This industry has been more than just a career for me – it...
by Editor | Apr 1, 2025 | Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3, Featured Articles, Highlights
On the Front Lines with Some of the Laundry Industry’s Leading Store Managers In an industry once dominated by unattended, self-service operations, the role of store managers in laundromats has never been more critical. As laundries evolve into full-service businesses...
by PlanetLaundry | Apr 1, 2025 | Industry News
After decades of representing the Southwest Drycleaners Association (SDA) with its iconic cowboy hat logo, the Board of Directors voted to adopt a new logo marking the beginning of a new era for the association. The logo redesign process began last fall with an open...
by Editor | Mar 17, 2025 | Feature 1, Feature 2, Feature 3, Featured Articles
Winning Ideas for Your Next Laundromat Design, Layout, or Remodeling Project Designing or remodeling a laundromat requires careful planning and strategic decision-making to create a space that is both functional and inviting. A well-designed laundromat not only...
by PlanetLaundry | Mar 17, 2025 | Industry News
Tide Services, a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble, is expanding its Tide Laundromat footprint in Chicago with a new location in the city’s Lakeview neighborhood. The fourth Tide Laundromat in Chicago, this location is part of an expansion led by U.S. Laundry LLC,...
by PlanetLaundry | Mar 17, 2025 | Industry News
For the 15th year in a row, Whirlpool Corp. has been named one of the “World’s Most Admired Companies” by Fortune. Whirlpool was once again selected for this honor due to the company’s performance, management, products, and commitment to the communities around the...
by PlanetLaundry | Mar 17, 2025 | Industry News
Eastern Funding will host the next two events in its Laundry Business Workshop series on April 9 and 10 in Houston and Dallas, respectively. The workshops are open to existing laundromat owners, new investors, and other industry participants, including equipment...
by PlanetLaundry | Mar 5, 2025 | Industry News
Laundromat point-of-sale system provider CleanCloud has introduced Automated Flows – a built-in marketing tool to help laundromat owners run targeted, multi-step campaigns without additional software costs. With Automated Flows, store owners can set up multi-step drip...
by PlanetLaundry | Mar 3, 2025 | Industry News
Girbau North America, a provider of commercial and industrial laundry solutions, has announced that it is being acquired by EVI Industries Inc., a publicly traded company dedicated to the commercial laundry industry across North America. GNA, formerly a subsidiary of...
by Dennis Diaz | Feb 28, 2025 | Digital Marketing, Highlights
How a Well-Planned Laundromat Boosts Customer Engagement and Loyalty I have the exciting opportunity to sit on the board of a concert venue, and we spend a lot of time talking about the overall experience for attendees and the artists. Every detail matters – where the...