Small Biz Trends

APRIL 15, 2021

Besides having a brick-and-mortar shop, going online to offer your products and services comes with lots of opportunities for your business. An eCommerce platform is a software application that helps businesses sell products and services online. This means users don’t have to buy web hosting or install software anywhere.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2023

However, as more retailers look to embrace the benefits of embedding digital solutions into their physical stores, it is becoming clear that developing internal processes and infrastructure for the deployment of new technologies will determine which companies thrive in today’s rapidly changing retail environment.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Online shopping is intrinsically more personalized – a customer can be greeted by name, shown previous orders, receive suggestions for items they might like and have their payment details stored for seamless checkout. Rapid checkout in store – for many shoppers, the experience is all about efficiency.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2022

Consumers are clear on expectations from ecommerce businesses. 76% of consumers say convenience is a key priority when selecting a retailer, so an automated inventory management process is a critical component of any growing ecommerce business’ success.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

This article delves into the evolving threat landscape, examining the impact of these disruptions on retail operations and exploring proactive measures for safeguarding businesses, customer data and reputations. A cyberattack that compromises customer personal information can diminish the trust consumers place in a brand.

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I Vend

DECEMBER 11, 2023

All retail processes iVend helps retailers to stay ahead of retail technology trends. Learn about our innovative integrated retail technology platform. Process automation – such as inventory management , tracking stock levels and re-ordering. Read more So what are the key trends for retail technology in 2024?

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I Vend

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Personalisation and loyalty – Personalisation will continue to be a driving trend in 2024 – and with good reason – according to McKinsey, companies that get personalisation right can generate up to 40% more revenue. Process automation – such as inventory management , tracking stock levels and re-ordering.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2023

Lesson 1: Network Analytics Can Streamline Operations The NFL uses advanced WiFi analytics to gain insights into fan activity — cashless payments for beer, posting on social media or queueing for the restrooms — that enables them to better understand at a granular level their data usage and plan for other underlying networks.

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I Vend

APRIL 9, 2024

Mobile POS is one of the fastest growing retail trends – with store associates being armed with devices that run the same cloud-based POS software as the fixed checkouts, enabling payment, inventory management and loyalty anywhere in the store. Learn how it could enhance your retail business.

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Star Miconics

MARCH 29, 2024

This innovative method has facilitated the rapid processing and easy readability of product information by both computers and humans. Its simplicity and efficiency have made barcode technology a staple in inventory management across diverse sectors, including grocery, retail , and hospitality.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Inventory management – changed shopping patterns, with purchases spread more evenly over a longer time period mean that retailers must have flawless inventory management to ensure they have the right stock in the right place at the right time, minimising out-of-stocks and overstocks.

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I Vend

MARCH 20, 2024

Mobile POS is one of the fastest growing retail trends – with store associates being armed with devices that run the same cloud-based POS software as the fixed checkouts, enabling payment, inventory management and loyalty anywhere in the store. Learn how it could enhance your retail business.

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Small Biz Trends

DECEMBER 1, 2022

An all-inclusive e-store management platform. Too often, e-commerce employees are forced to work on several different platforms to get work done, like a product inventory management system, a warehouse management system, and more. Versatile payment processing solutions. Image: Envato Elements.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 17, 2021

When connected to a payment device such as a credit card, this can enable consumers to load merchandise directly into shopping bags in their cart, and bring it out to their car without waiting in line. AI has a lot to offer grocery stores, especially in inventory management. Practical Benefits of AI in Grocery.

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I Vend

OCTOBER 6, 2022

iVend Retail Ecosystem Get the synergy flowing in your retail business. Learn more about iVend’s integrated retail technology platform. A retail business without a point of sale system seems unthinkable. Mobile POS Mobile POS enables staff to interact with customers in the aisle, rather than simply at the checkout.

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I Vend

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Learn how our retail technology platform can transform your business. Everything is focused on operational excellence to create a seamless shopping experience; helping them to find the goods they want; checkout fast and pay the way they want. Retail Success Story Make iVend part of your retail success story.

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I Vend

JULY 15, 2022

It is well established as a reliable driver of loyalty, increased revenue, credibility and effective advocate marketing. Customer self-service – self-checkout to reduce queues and make for smooth, easy payments. Read more about technology that drives customer and employee satisfaction.

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I Vend

MARCH 11, 2024

Loyalty Programs Loyalty is part of the iVend integrated retail technology platform. Add this all up and it means that well-designed and executed loyalty programs can boost revenue from members customers by *. The benefits of customer loyalty don’t stop at increased revenue – loyalty also helps to generate higher profit margins too.

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I Vend

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The principle, brainchild of Italian economist Vilfredo Pareto at the end of the 19 th century, is why retailers find that roughly 80% of their revenue comes from 20% of their customer base. Loyalty Programs Loyalty is part of the iVend integrated retail technology platform. Loyalty delivers a massive boost to retail success.

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I Vend

MAY 20, 2024

POS system performance issues result in slower transactions, checkout delays and customer dissatisfaction. The impact of ineffective POS on sales is reduced revenue and profit. Extended failures impact service and are another potential source of customer dissatisfaction and lost revenue.

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Retail TouchPoints

MAY 9, 2023

retailers plan to use technology and automation for their critical behind-the-scenes work, like inventory, orders, payroll and invoicing — as well as for more customer-focused needs like communications, marketing, loyalty and checkout. Creating a seamless inventory management journey.

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365 Retail

DECEMBER 12, 2023

In a highly competitive global retail landscape, autonomous stores are an emerging force that addresses changing consumer behaviours, reduces operational costs, improves profitability, and powers revenue growth strategies. The new business models supported by autonomous capabilities provide a compelling value proposition for consumers.

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Star Miconics

JUNE 30, 2023

1958: Bank of America launched BankAmericard, which laid the foundation for credit cards in retail transactions, revolutionizing payment methods. This technology revolutionized inventory management and checkout processes. This technology revolutionized inventory management and checkout processes.

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Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 20, 2022

Other tech integrations that will enable a “seamless and elevated shopping experience” include new inventory management systems , new technology to support customer service and the Amazon One palm recognition payment system for fast checkout. There will be humans working the store too.

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I Vend

AUGUST 13, 2023

Retailers to succeed iVend has helped thousands of retailers to succeed Learn more about our smart retail technology platform. They have become ever more demanding about what they want: service, price, choice, convenience, omnichannel retail, frictionless checkout – and if they’re not satisfied, they simply go elsewhere.

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I Vend

APRIL 6, 2023

It performs the core functions in the store – managing the customer transactions that enable you to trade and taking the payments that make up your revenue. Connectivity to other store systems – point of sale is the core of the store, but if it is connected to other retail systems it can do so much more than take payments.

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Retail Minded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Joe Kamara, a 14 plus year Sales Executive with Manhattan Associates, believes that “if you don’t have modern POS and customer order management platform, your ability to be resilient can be impacted significantly.”. Unified Commerce Platforms. Pandemic Challenges Resolved. Using mobile, for example, became increasingly popular.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 25, 2023

This can be seen by the adoption of QR codes – the use of which accelerated amid Covid-19 restrictions – self checkout in supermarkets and autonomous mobile robots, which are being utilised by major retailers for (among other things) logistical, supply chain and other inventory management tasks.

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Inside Retail

JULY 17, 2022

The concept of Data Lab came about as the brand saw the need for the extension of all our efforts in research and development of innovative solution capabilities to enhance retail processes that benefit the consumer experience across Decathlon stores globally.

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Independent Retailer

JANUARY 19, 2023

With an omnichannel customer strategy, real-time inventory management, returns of online goods, personalized shopping, and touch-free, frictionless checkouts, a proper IT network in place is critically important. These can all increase basket sizes and revenues. No brand wants this for their shoppers.

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Retail Minded

APRIL 3, 2024

Inventory Management This goes without saying–know what you have, how much you have, and where it is. There is a vast option of analytical tools you can choose from in order to make your inventory more organized. You can use POS mobile systems and order management platforms.

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I Vend

JANUARY 20, 2021

Cloud-based POS systems process and store transaction data online while an on-premise POS system stores data locally on the retailers store server. Growing adoption of cloud-based payment systems for inventory, employee, sales, and customer management in small businesses will boost the market growth.

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Rain Pros

AUGUST 18, 2023

The accessibility and convenience offered by online shopping platforms have led to significant shifts in consumer behavior, and traditional retailers must adapt to ensure they remain competitive and meet evolving customer expectations. You must select a platform that suits your business needs and is reliable and scalable.

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Rain Pros

AUGUST 18, 2023

The accessibility and convenience offered by online shopping platforms have led to significant shifts in consumer behavior, and traditional retailers must adapt to ensure they remain competitive and meet evolving customer expectations. You must select a platform that suits your business needs and is reliable and scalable.

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CJ Retail Solutions

JULY 7, 2023

Optimizing Checkout Areas Enhancing Visual Merchandising Techniques 4.1. Inventory Management Solutions 5.3. Additionally, optimising checkout areas by using queue management systems and ergonomic cashier stations helps streamline the payment process, minimising customer wait times and enhancing customer satisfaction.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 24, 2021

Shoppers have readily adjusted to the “new normal,” whether it’s a higher reliance on e-commerce, a surge in-home delivery, rapid adoption of curbside pickup, an increase in contactless payment, or other modifications in their behavior. In 2022 consumers expect to see the option at checkout rather than find delight in it.

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I Vend

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Fast, reliable retail POS system and contactless payments for smooth checkout. When customers are buying essentials, they want an efficient customer experience – and smart, fast retailer POS lets them buy their goods and get out and on with their busy lives. Retail Technology: Efficient in-store operations. Product mix.

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