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Conscious consumers are ushering in a new era of retail, driven by a fundamental power shift as the Internet and technology enable greater access to the behind-the-scenes goings-on at brands both large and small. Even more telling, new research from …
There’s a lot of talk these days about how to improve the brick-and-mortar experience to attract customers and drive sales. Much of it focuses on future-forward innovations like augmented reality, magic mirrors, robots and more. And while that’s all well …
With all the chatter about millennials and their behavior these days, it’s easy to forget that all of your customers need the best possible care. As it turns out, the largest generation in U.S. history isn’t so different from predecessors. …
Owning and operating a thrift store can be an inventory-tracking nightmare. With so many items coming in and going out every day, it can be hard to stay on top of your store operations. As you well know, thrift stores …
A specialty grocery store carries products that are marketed to specific dietary niches. What you carry in your store is not like the groceries carried in your everyday grocery stores, and you need a POS system to fit this. Here …
While liquor stores offer big opportunities to achieve solid profit margins, these operations also pose specific challenges. In addition to the requirements that all retailers face, liquor store operators also must pay close attention to inventory control, age verification, and …
Did you know that POS systems can increase productivity, improve efficiency and deliver a great return on investment? POS systems can make retailers lives much easier in general. Tasks that are usually headaches can be reduced to pain-free processes. With …
Indications are strong that holiday 2014 will be a merry season for retailers and food service establishments. The National Retail Federation projects the season’s sales will total $616.9 billion, a 4.1% increase over 2013. If the association’s predictions are correct, …