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Gaining a New Perspective

Evie White, a Sales Specialist at the OTO central office in Pittsburgh, PA, recently had the opportunity to head out into the field and work with Area Manager Wendi Stevenson on two special events in Columbus, Ohio. The first event was the Giant Eagle wine festival. “I was impressed with the Sales Advisors we had […]

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What a Great Event!

I had the pleasure of attending some of the events at the new Market District store in Solon, Ohio during their recent grand opening. I was so proud of the OTO team! The VIP event on August 6th and the grand opening on August 8th were awesome. I want to thank all of our Sales […]

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Proper Engagement, Closing the Sale & Adjusting to the Digital Age

September is one of the busiest months for Elite Marketing Interactions (EMI). As we move into this eventful time of year, it remains critical for all of you, our Trusted Advisors, to continue to execute events in the consistent, high-quality manner that represents our standards. We want to remind each of you about some of […]

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Enhancing the Consumer Experience

With our Market Watch feature this month, we start a new “TechBuzz” series that will explore how cutting-edge mobile, near field communication, facial recognition and other technologies can help retailers begin to redefine the traditional brick-and-mortar experience. This month’s article looks into the growing field of digital checkout technologies, which represent an exciting new arena […]

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Global Industry News

The recession may be over, but consumers are still keen on saving. According to a recent report by Mintel, 68 percent of shoppers say they’re paying more attention to prices now than they were 5 years ago, and 52 percent wait for discounts to buy higher-priced items. -Progressive Grocer A recent survey shows there’s still […]

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By the Numbers

1882 The year Labor Day was first observed 64% The percentage of Americans who watch NFL football 4.34 million The number of retail salespeople in the U.S. (the largest single occupation) $35 billion The amount spent on tailgating foods and drinks each year

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A Taste of the Season: Tailgating Chili

Courtesy of French’s This hearty chili recipe is a fan favorite-great for tailgating or a Sunday afternoon spent watching the game from your couch! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. ground beef 2 large onions, chopped 1 tbsp. minced garlic 2 tbsp. oil 2 lbs. boneless top round steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 (28 oz.) can crushed […]

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Proper Engagement, Closing the Sale & Adjusting to the Digital Age

September is one of the busiest months for Elite Marketing Interactions (EMI). As we move into this eventful time of year, it remains critical for all of you, our Trusted Advisors, to continue to execute events in the consistent, high-quality manner that represents our standards. We want to remind each of you about some of […]

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