by Joe Zalta Ecommerce may steal the headlines in today’s retail world, but more than 90 percent of retail sales in the United States still occur in physical stores. This fact has led to an interesting emerging trend — a growing number of brands built and established in the online arena are now looking to […]
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How to Leverage Amazon Prime Day
We all know that Amazon dominates the ecommerce world. So much so, that they created their own two-day shopping event, this year taking place June 21-22, 2021. Amazon Prime Day started in 2015 as a one-day-only shopping event exclusively for Amazon Prime members and it has since expanded to multiple days with early deals leading […]
Supply Chain Solutions: Get Inventory Now
The COVID-19 pandemic created a situation where customers had little choice but to shop online, which caused a number of mission-critical challenges for retailers. From closing their doors and enforcing safety precautions to moving most of their business online and being met with delayed delivery times, many businesses are still trying to recover from the […]
How to Kickstart Your Retail Business Post Lockdown
by Simon Perkins Along with unprecedented health crises caused by the ongoing pandemic, retailers around the world are facing enormous business challenges: the collapse of customer demand, supply chain interruptions, significant regulatory modifications, increased uncertainty and economic recession. The biggest blow to retail business is the negative impact on revenue, exacerbated by the absence of […]
Everything Retailers Need For A Seamless Checkout Experience
National Retail Solutions (NRS) just made their POS System better than ever, with more features to make your store run smoothly. This industry-leading Point of Sale Bundle comes with everything you need to offer customers a quick and seamless checkout experience, including robust hardware and state-of-the-art software, with unique integration with Boss Revolution® pinless recharge, […]
How Distribution Can Aid in Indie Retailers’ Success
by Jerry Thomas Distribution is often an unrecognized and under-appreciated element of strategy, yet it is almost always an important factor in a winning strategy. Distribution refers to the channels, logistics and processes to move products and services from the point of manufacture, production, or creation to the ultimate end-users. When “distribution” is linked to […]
How BOPIS Can Boost Your Bottom Line
According to Retail TouchPoints, 90 percent of retailers plan to implement buy-online, pickup in-store (BOPIS) by 2021. And, for good reason: more than half of consumers nationwide have used BOPIS within the past year. 61 percent of shoppers that use this pickup tool end up buying more products when they visit the store to pick […]
Take Control of Your Inventory Management with Handheld Scanners
by Kasey Cover, Digital Marketing & Consumer Loyalty, FasTrax Solutions As a retailer, it’s important that you keep an eye on your most important investment: your inventory. FasTrax’s Warehouse solutions handle the heavy lifting of your inventory management needs so you don’t have to. It all starts with software and barcodes, and a not-so-secret solution: […]
Back to School Buying Guide
School’s not yet out for the summer. But for many retailers, back to school buying starts now. And, for good reason. Back to school shopping is one of the longest retail holidays, and it’s quickly becoming one of the most lucrative. The National Retail Federation reports that shoppers spend more on back-to-school and back-to-college than […]
Back to Basics: Freshen Up Your Store with Merchandising 101
Spring has sprung. Well… almost. There’s no better time than the present to freshen up your store for yourself, and for your customers. Having a great retail display can make all the difference. The way you display products and organize your store can be the difference between stellar sales or a deadbeat season. So, let’s […]
