Alix Fraser

Think you’re running a tight ship? Think again. Every retailer, no matter how seasoned, faces the silent threat of inventory shrinkage....

Ever feel like your warehouse is turning into a graveyard for unsold products? As a savvy retailer, you know that stagnant inventory...

Countless hours counting stock, struggling with inaccurate spreadsheets, constantly worrying about stockouts… at one point or another,...

The Canadian government has announced a GST/HST holiday, a temporary tax break designed to support consumers and stimulate spending....

QR codes are transforming inventory management by providing a fast and versatile way to track and manage stock. These scannable squares...

What are stockouts and why are they the bane of every retailer’s existence? These empty-shelf nightmares can lead to lost sales,...

Accurate demand forecasting is vital for any business to reduce costs and meet customer demand. From qualitative approaches that rely...

In Lightspeed’s 2024 State of Retail report, we take a look into the preferences of different age groups, like Generation Z shopping...

Warehouse inventory management software is a vital tool for businesses, designed to streamline and automate the processes of tracking,...

How does your choice between FIFO vs. LIFO impact your business’s financial health? Inventory valuation is more than just an accounting...

Inventory management is the process of controlling and overseeing stock—raw materials, finished products and everything in between.If...

Efficient warehouse stock management, guided by the right warehouse efficiency tips, can make or break your business. Without it, you...

Having too much stock on hand is a financial burden on your retail business. Slow sales means less ability to cycle in newer inventory...

Understanding the marketplace and effectively positioning your business requires a detailed grasp of the competitive landscape. That...

In 2014, Lisa Bobb was an IT Director, having worked for giants like Coca-Cola for twenty years. In 2024, she’s running one of the...

Late grocery magnate Joe Coulombe wasn’t always Trader Joe. Before launching Trader Joe’s in 1967, Joe Coulombe led Pronto Markets,...

Dealing with dead stock can be a daunting issue for any retail business, posing significant financial burdens and logistical headaches....

Picture this: you’re out shopping, and you have time for one more stop. There are two stores in front of you. One hasn’t put much...

Being a pro retailer means more than knowing how to sell the right products to the right customers. You need to be an expert in inventory...

It’s a Saturday, and a would-be customer has a long shopping list. They need some groceries, new boots, a gift for their mother and...

Ever since the first order was placed online, retailers and shoppers both have been chasing the dream—the perfect blend of offline...