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5 Things You Need to Know This Month

1. This month we offer perspective on the industry trends we are seeing, including the growth of deli. 2. It’s football season, so we’re going to the coach’s chalkboard for a game winning strategy in this month’s Sales Tip. 3. Meet our second Food for Thought contest winner. 4. How long do you think the […]

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QUEST FOR SUCCESS

The company-wide initiative QUEST FOR SUCCESS is now well past the halfway point! Over 9,000 entries have been submitted from our accounts across the globe and we are looking forward to many more. Ideas have ranged from negotiating with vendors to reduce the cost of leasing office equipment, to changing the method in which company […]

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Meet Our Second July Contest Winner!

Last month you met the first winner of our July contest, and read about her tips for getting a sale. Now we introduce you to Sales Advisor Doreen Thurston. An employee since January of this year, Doreen has been doing events since the 1980s! With nearly 30 years of experience under her belt, one of […]

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Food for Thought We Want To Hear From You!

What is your favorite health food that doesn’t taste like health food? We want to know your secrets for making your favorite snacks, with a nutritious twist! Email them to us at newsletters@daymon.com to be featured in an upcoming issue.

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By the Numbers

67 The percentage that shopper traffic is expected to increase in the deli, according to Progressive Grocer 1894 The year that the first Labor Day was celebrated as a legal public holiday 25.3 Minutes The average U.S. employee commute in 2010 93 The number of years the NFL has been in existence

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Recipe of the Month: Grilled Shrimp Wrapped in Prosciutto

Grilled Shrimp Wrapped in Prosciutto Recipe courtesy of food.com INGREDIENTS: 12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on 6 slices prosciutto (paper-thin, long strips) DRESSING: 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 teaspoon finely chopped parsley salt and pepper, to taste GARNISH: 2 cups mesclun (plus small […]

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A Focus On Deli

When I’m in charge of dinner for my family, I crave something that is fast, easy and most of all healthy for my kids and me. I don’t have the luxury of time or the innate skills of Chef Gordon Ramsay to whip up a dinner from scratch. So, like most, I look for more […]

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Sales Tips

Coaching a Customer As football season kicks off, it’s a prime opportunity to get inspired by some of the greatest coaches of the game. Legends like Vince Lombardi and Pop Warner knew how to inspire their players. This month Sales Advisor Doreen Thurston gives us a play-by-play of her best coaching tips on what it […]

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It’s Game Time

As deli has its day and prepared foods take a prominent part in many supermarkets, it’s crucial that you are at peak performance, especially during the busy football and holiday seasons ahead. Whether it’s deli or donuts, you need a warm-up before the game, so we asked some experts for their best advice. Read below […]

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EMI’s Direct Deposit Initiative: Partnering with Huntington Bank

As we continue to grow alongside our partner Meijer, we are consistently evolving to adopt the most beneficial Meijer initiatives within our own company structure. To ensure our company goals align with that of Meijer’s, I am pleased to announce a new partnership between Huntington Bank and EMI. In the next three to four years […]

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