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Jan 16, 2025 | 
agilitypr.com | Catherine Schwartz
The world has become a global village. Companies and organizations work with various businesses worldwide, and public relations personnel reach out to stakeholders with different cultural backgrounds. So, being culturally aware and sensitive is crucial when connecting with worldwide audiences. This makes cultural sensitivity one of the PR trends in 2025. Why is it important? How do you tailor your PR tactics to culturally different stakeholders? Get some insights on these critical questions below.
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Jan 8, 2025 | 
dailyprbrief.com | Lorra Brown |Catherine Schwartz |Casey Weldon |Nicole Schuman
Read some of today's best PR and Comms industry news clips: 10 New Year's Resolutions for Public Relations Professionals (PRsay - January 7, 2025) The art of apology: 6 steps to crafting the perfect corporate response (Agility PR Solutions - January 3, 2025) The Scoop: Meta removes fact-checkers ahead of Trump's return (PR Daily - January 8, 2025) The Creator Economy: Evolving from Storytellers to Business Advisors (PRNEWS - January 8, 2025) How Leaders Navigated AI, DEI, and Reputation in...
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
agilitypr.com | Catherine Schwartz
Arguably one of the most significant trends in modern communications is the rise of cancel culture—the idea that people or organizations who violate certain values or societal norms should be stripped of their social status. For businesses, this may mean the loss of customers and tarnished reputations.
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Dec 3, 2024 | 
lightspeedhq.com | Kashmala Omar |Alix Fraser |Jody Hewitt |Catherine Schwartz
These days, consumers expect nothing less than seamless shopping experiences from start to finish. As the final step, checking out is equally as important as the rest of the buying process. And as retail competition grows in a global marketplace, flexible payment options can make or break a sale. In the purchasing journey, convenience and a variety of options are becoming increasingly important to customers.
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Nov 27, 2024 | 
lightspeedhq.com | Alix Fraser |Jody Hewitt |Catherine Schwartz |Kashmala Omar
QR codes are transforming inventory management by providing a fast and versatile way to track and manage stock. These scannable squares can be attached to individual items or shelves, holding detailed product information such as serial numbers, location and purchase history. Using a smartphone or dedicated scanner, businesses can instantly access this information, streamlining tasks like stocktaking, receiving goods and identifying items for sale or transfer.
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Nov 26, 2024 | 
agilitypr.com | Catherine Schwartz
Public relations is all about engaging with the public, media, and other key stakeholders. It aims to boost your brand reputation, promote customer engagement, and achieve overall business success. But in today’s digital landscape, nothing beats working with social media influencers. These influencers have the power to put your brand in the spotlight. They can get people to patronize your business, buy your products, or hire your services.
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Nov 25, 2024 | 
lightspeedhq.com | Jody Hewitt |Catherine Schwartz |Kashmala Omar
Effective inventory control is a cornerstone of smooth retail operations. It’s all about maintaining the right amount of stock—avoiding excess that ties up money and space while also steering clear of stockouts that can disappoint customers. Whether you’re managing a small retail store or a large warehouse, inventory control practices help keep operations efficient and customer satisfaction high.
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Nov 20, 2024 | 
lightspeedhq.com | Catherine Schwartz |Kashmala Omar |Jody Hewitt |Alix Fraser
Stock management means overseeing a business’s goods from A to Z. Essentially, it involves overseeing how a company orders, stores, tracks, and controls its inventory. Solid stock management ensures businesses maintain the optimal levels of stock. Its goal is simple: to meet customer demand. It aims to avoid having too much stock or running out of products. Too much stock can waste money, while running out can disrupt operations and hurt sales.
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Oct 18, 2024 | 
lightspeedhq.com | Kashmala Omar |Catherine Schwartz |Jody Hewitt
Inventory is an integral aspect of your retail business. But choosing the best retail inventory management software to implement isn’t always easy. We hope to make the decision simpler for you by breaking down features to look out for, pricing considerations and the importance of reviews. According to research by Netstock, nearly 80% of small businesses struggle with both inadequate forward planning and overstocking. Overall, concerns related to supply chain issues this year led to overpurchasing.
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Oct 17, 2024 | 
lightspeedhq.com | Kashmala Omar |Catherine Schwartz |Jody Hewitt
As retailers across North America plan for an influx of sales during the holiday season, inventory is top of mind. Often, retailers aren’t as prepared as they would like to be: stockouts, overstocking, manual processes and more inventory management challenges can get in the way of smooth business operations. However, using the right technology can take retailers a long way. Lightspeed equips retailers with the ability to overcome these challenges and thrive.
