When we think of safety at our events, it usually relates to food. We know the importance of preventing cross-contamination, keeping a clean work station, changing our gloves regularly, maintaining proper temperatures, etc. But it’s important to keep in mind there is another piece to safety that is equally important when performing our events—your wellbeing. […]
Pop Secret recently introduced a new line of popcorn that pops up sweet and crunchy in the microwave. Giant Eagle was chosen as the initial exclusive retailer before the products hit other stores shelves. To give the new line, which includes Kettle Corn and Caramel Corn, the debut it deserved, Pop Secret enlisted the help of […]
While I normally use the newsletter to tell you about the exciting events we have coming up, this month I’d like to take the opportunity to acknowledge that we did not make your lives very easy in the past weeks. We had a number of last-minute requests from Giant Eagle that turned out to be […]
We are now entering the peak summer months when our event activities really heat up. As things start to get busier, it’s important for all of us to stay focused on creating an enjoyable shopping experience for Meijer shoppers, driving sales and providing the excellent service Meijer has come to depend on from Elite Marketing […]
This month, I’m excited to announce that Retail News Insider was recently honored with the Gold Award of Excellence for Best Newsletter of 2013 by The International Academy of Visual Art’s recognition program, The Communicator Awards. The Award of Excellence, the organization’s highest honor, is given to innovative entries that create a lasting impact and represent […]
A recent study revealed that older adults spend proportionally more of their income on food, beverages and non-prescription health products than people under 60. Though they tend to buy fewer items overall, they spend more per item. – A.T. Kearney and The Consumer Goods Forum 94 percent of U.K. consumers report changing their spending habits […]
93 Million The number of cards sent for Father’s Day each year 24 The consecutive hours of daylight at the Arctic Circle on the summer solstice (June 21) 3.4 Million The number of high school seniors expected to graduate this year in the U.S. 21 The number of pounds of milk it takes to make […]
Adapted from MarthaStewart.com This cool, creamy dessert is the perfect ending to any summer meal. INGREDIENTS: 20 full-size graham crackers sheets 11 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted 2 Tbsp. sugar 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened 1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup […]
