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The Autumn Boom of Seasonal Businesses
As the leaves start to turn and the air grows crisp, seasonal businesses like apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and farmers markets come alive. These fall-specific ventures offer unique experiences for customers and opportunities for …
The Rise of Thrifting and Sustainable Shopping
Thrifting is a growing trend that fulfills consumers’ desire to experience the thrill of the hunt and offers an affordable option for shopping therapy. Thrift store operators can capitalize on this trend with …
Your point of sale system (POS) is a vital piece of equipment for your business. But in addition to being a vital part of your checkout process, your POS system is a data center that, when utilized to generate POS …
5 Ways to Increase Gift Card Sales This Holiday Season
As the holiday season approaches, gift cards are a proven way to boost revenue and leverage the incoming tide of shoppers bringing dreams, shopping lists, and money to retailers worldwide. …
How C-Store Owners Can Optimize Business Operations and Increase Foot Traffic in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic brought unprecedented challenges to industries across the board, particularly in the food and beverage sectors, including convenience stores (c-stores). From government shutdowns to safety …
4 Ways to Improve Customer Experience for Restaurants and Retailers
In the customer service industry, a business is only as good as the experience they offer. Whether you have the trendiest fashion or tastiest burgers in town, if your customer …
How Retailers Can Use Instagram to Boost Visibility and Sales
As customer behavior continues to change, the best manners of reaching them change, too. You want to meet your customers where they are, and many spend their days scrolling through …
Buy Local: It’s Not Just for Produce
In recent years, there has been a push to buy local. People are more willing than ever to support small businesses and give back to their communities — a trend that has only …
How to Implement Outdoor Shopping for Your Indoor Retailer
The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and despite having been cooped up for over a year, your customers have little interest in shopping in a confined retail store. …