With the number of consumers shopping online and on smartphones, retailers have more competition than ever before. The digital age allows consumers to connect with virtually any store selling products similar to yours.
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With the number of consumers shopping online and on smartphones, retailers have more competition than ever before. The digital age allows consumers to connect with virtually any store selling products similar to yours.
Read MoreBarcodes are nearly everywhere – they’re used in every industry for a multitude of purposes, from shipping to inventory and asset tracking. But there are different types of barcodes that serve different types of purposes, and making sure this accessible and effective technology is being used well can strongly impact the ways in which consumers shop, companies function, and messages are relayed.
Read MoremPOS, which stands for mobile point of sale, is an often misused and misunderstood terminology. In an effort to help you understand exactly what is and what is not mobile point of sale, we decided to create a blog post outlining the physical components and capabilities that differentiate mobile point of sale from what is usually referred to as traditional point of sale.
Read MoreWhen you think of mobile point of sale (mPOS), do you usually equate this with the “POS” and payment features of these solutions? Although you gain line-busting capabilities and can accept payments in-aisle with mobile solutions, you may find that mPOS’ ability to enhance customer experience can be even more valuable to your business.
Read MoreEvery household needs groceries, which makes grocery stores ripe with potential for profitability. However, as in other retail segments, a feature-rich point of sale (POS) system is imperative to success. Here are six key components that you need to choose carefully when putting together a grocery POS system.
Read MoreHaving the right point of sale (POS) system in place remains critical to the success of franchised operations (and non-franchised ones, for that matter). That’s why it’s important to exercise great care when choosing a new franchise POS system. Here are five key considerations to keep in mind as you evaluate your technology options.
Read MoreToday, the term ‘smart’ is used to describe the ever-growing number of devices with wireless connectivity – from smartphones to smart plugs to smart printers. However, ‘smart’ is often used as a one-size-fits-all term that doesn’t adequately explain the nuances across devices. Smart devices can offer many more opportunities than simple wireless connectivity or the flashy interface options. Specifically, smart printing is an important option for businesses to consider when investing in hardware infrastructure within an office.
Read on to learn more about smart printing solutions.
Read MoreDo you wonder if your competitors’ mobile marketing initiatives have ROI? Research from Vibes, a mobile marketing firm, concludes, quite convincingly, that they do – the study shows mobile marketing campaigns are the primary reason consumers engage with brands through their mobile devices.
Read MoreIt’s been said that hindsight is 20/20. We can always look back and see how we could have done things better, made better decisions, or avoided mistakes. If you are opening a food truck business, you have a lot of decisions to make — many of which can have a profound impact on the success of your business. If you are faced with choosing a food truck POS (point of sale) system, luckily, you have the ability to draw on the wisdom of your more seasoned colleagues to avoid pitfalls surrounding this business decision.
Read Moreetail management systems — integrated software applications that help you run your business — can provide visibility into all areas of your operations from one dashboard. If you use cloud-based software, you will also have the ability to access this data from any device connected to the Internet, at any time. As you begin to discover how retail management systems could benefit your business in terms of convenience, automation, and insight, you also will discover there are many options to choose from. To ensure you invest in the best system for your business, here are five features a retail management system should have and that should be designed to align with your business goals.
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