By Ashley Bowen, Account Coordinator We’ve compiled a list of ideas and resources for you to maximize your time at home so you can eventually return to your daily routine feeling refreshed and accomplished! Movement There are lots of online resources available to help you exercise at home. You can find yoga, HIIT, barre and strength training options using...
By Ellen Fruchtman, President Intro: Baking is my stress-reliever. Eating is even better! Below is a new recipe I baked last weekend adapted from Zingerman's Bakehouse Cookbook. Zingerman's is an amazing deli not far from here in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I tweaked it just a tiny bit to add some chocolate chips in one layer. As if...
Aside from staying safe and healthy, driving revenue is a big priority during this time. Everyone can sell an eGift Card! Square is a retail payment platform. They have both online and brick and mortar tools for retailers. With Square, retailers can set up eGift Cards that can be sold online and redeemed in-store. Learn more. We...
Fruchtman Marketing has produced the “video of unity” for its clients to use during the coronavirus pandemic. Read More at Here! Due to many retailer requests, you can purchase the Unity video, with your logo tag at the end for $250. If interested please email Shane O'Neill at shane@fruchtman.com...
by Shane O'Neill, Vice President In a recent AdAge article by By Bradley Johnson, he discusses the importance of pushing your industry, your business, forward in the face of adversity. It’s our responsibility to become better positioned for the inevitable economic rebound; our families, employees, and vendors depend on it. There is nothing wrong with strategically positioning...
by Kristy Cartmell, Designer / Social Media Specialist With everything going on in the world, one small comfort some of us may be experiencing is the ability to work from home. As we move into an age where we see younger generations pushing for a better work-life balance, working from home already seems to be satisfying that need....
by Hayley Lardinais, Account Coordinator Serves 4 This simple marinade is one of my favorite ways to prepare chicken. Not mentioned in the recipe: best enjoyed on a warm day with a nice glass of white wine! Ingredients:2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, divided2 tablespoons lemon juice1 teaspoon grated lemon peel1 teaspoon dried oregano1 clove garlic, minced¼ teaspoon salt⅛...
By Ellen Fruchtman, President Current Information and Strategy Right now, we are looking at an extremely fluid situation, which everyone will agree is changing hourly (let alone daily). With every major event cancellation, there will no doubt be a local economic impact. There are already tremendous stock market implications, which will undoubtedly have a trickle-down effect and will...
by Angie Ash, EVP As each day passes, our consumer anxiety and stress levels rise as new announcements are made about COVID-19. In many states, groups of 50 or more are discouraged from assembling, schools have closed and college students have been forced to pack up and come home for the rest of the year, many restaurants...
By Michael E. Fruchtman, CEO/CFO (makes 2 loaves) Ingredients:1 cup (2 sticks butter), melted, plus additional butter for greasing pans2 cups blueberries3 1/2 cups flour, divided4 teaspoons baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 cups sugar4 large eggs1 cup milk2 teaspoons vanilla Heat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 2 8-inch loaf pans with butter. Line the bottom of the pans with parchment...