Articles by author: Liz Perry
The traditional home-cooked meal has forever been changed thanks to the popularity of meal kits. Nine percent of Americans, or 10.5 million households, have purchased a meal kit in the previous six months. Meal kits provide pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step recipes for people to make at-home meals that are restaurant quality but without the price […]
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How the United Nation’s Global Compact Will Guide Volta’s ESG Stance
On today’s episode of the Volta Knowledge podcast, host Tyler Kern chats with Gursaran Singh, the VP of Energy Alliances with Volta Energy, about the upcoming UN global compact and how their decisions will impact and inform Volta’s ESG stance. The global temperature is rising at an unprecedented rate. As such, discussions on the issue of climate change are held […]
Investing for Success: Expert Advice on Business Management and Wealth Building
Starting a business from scratch can be a challenging but rewarding experience. To manage your business successfully, it’s essential to begin by developing a comprehensive business management plan. This plan should include your goals, target audience, products or services, marketing and sales strategies, and financial projections. It should serve as a roadmap for your […]
Teach For America Reinvention: Culture Transformation and Educator Recruitment
Teach For America (TFA) started with an idea in 1989 by Wendy Kopp. The TFA formally launched in 1990 with a mission to provide all children in America with an excellent education. More than thirty-three years later, TFA is continually improving itself by expanding its network and resources with initiatives like TFA’s Reinvention Lab. […]
Why Food Companies Want You to Make Your Own Meal
The traditional home-cooked meal has forever been changed thanks to the popularity of meal kits. Nine percent of Americans, or 10.5 million households, have purchased a meal kit in the previous six months. Meal kits provide pre-measured ingredients and step-by-step recipes for people to make at-home meals that are restaurant quality but without the price […]
Where Will Pro AV Go Next?
As the Pro AV industry continues to become more widely used, several industries are beginning to see the benefit of AV technology. A prime area of growth is the customer experience, particularly in retail. Videowalls and kiosks in public spaces are increasing in popularity as well. These screens can fit in unique places and showcase […]
Fall Season Brings New Challenges, Opportunities to Hospitality
Seasonality has a significant effect on the hospitality industry and consumer travel trends in the fall season. Children are in school; the holidays are coming up; work gets busy. Many factors decrease the number of people traveling in the fall. However, many travelers enjoy the off-season peace and quiet of the fall. According to a […]
Retail Loyalty Programs Benefit More than Just Customers
While each store creates its own unique customer loyalty program, they all have one thing in common –incentivizing purchasing behavior. Members get exclusive discounts or perks in exchange for being a loyal shopper. These programs are built on a simple philosophy – the more customers spend, the more perks they receive. Essentially it pays to […]
Colleges Are Earning Degrees in Sustainability
As students are moving into dorms and getting situated in class, universities are flaunting their green initiatives. Buildings are going green with LEED certification, facility managers are cutting costs with solar power, and students are creating initiatives for a greener tomorrow. The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) encourages universities, professors, […]
Boutique Hotels Are Going Big Time with Technology
When it comes to booking a hotel while traveling, consumers have lots of options. From flagship hotels that can hold over 1,000 people a night to bed-and-breakfast inns that offer a handful of rooms and boutique hotels that personalize your entire stay, the options seem to endless. So, what makes a traditional hotel different than […]
Is Your Money Safe When You Swipe?
How safe are mobile point-of-sale systems? Every day pay for coffee at a local café using the latest credit card processor; could that action lead to theft or fraudulent charges? There are several potential flaws that put digital payment systems at risk of cyber-attacks. These vulnerabilities allow unscrupulous merchants to raid customer accounts and steal […]
Why Retailers, Restaurants and Banks Are Joining the Mobile Payment Bandwagon
Mobile payments are becoming widespread across merchants and customers alike. Three major mobile wallets dominate the market – Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. Each service uses near-field communication (NFC) technology that allows consumers to simply tap their smartphone to a retail terminal. A 2017 Allied Market Research report estimated that the global mobile […]
Why Retailers, Restaurants and Banks Are Joining the Mobile Payment Bandwagon
Mobile payments are becoming widespread across merchants and customers alike. Three major mobile wallets dominate the market – Apple Pay, Google Pay and Samsung Pay. Each service uses near-field communication (NFC) technology that allows consumers to simply tap their smartphone to a retail terminal. A 2017 Allied Market Research report estimated that the global mobile […]