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Pandemic Shifts Shine a Light on Importance of Modern Point of Sale

Retail Minded

Did you know that point of sale systems date back to 1879 when the first one was invented by American shopkeeper James Ritty. Recent advancements include front end and back end responsibilities merging with ease, cloud based efforts supporting both in-store and online purchases, and mobile becoming increasingly popular to manage POS.

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How Edge Computing Enables the Retail Store of the Future

Retail TouchPoints

Then, last year, in-store sales grew faster than online sales, while ecommerce stocks took a big hit. Retailers cited rising costs, declining consumer spending and supply chain volatility as their top concerns. There’s also the matter of securing the computer hardware that runs the store operations.

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In-store shopping is far from dead – but the phygital world beckons retailers

Inside Retail

“It is undeniable,” stresses Andrea Quinn, Apac senior director of sales at Lightspeed (pictured above). Lightspeed is a single platform for point-of-sale, payment processing, inventory management and reporting which also includes tools for e-commerce and marketing. And this appeal will last.

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How Mobile POS System Can Help Retailers Stay Fully Operational with Fewer Associates

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

It also frees up store associates to provide more personalized customer service, which differentiates many small retail businesses from their online or big-box competitors. 10 Ways Mobile POS System Can Help Retailers Stay Fully Operational with Fewer Associates. Streamline Operations Between the Back and Front of the Store.

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IoT in Retail: Top 5 Use Cases and Real-Life Examples

Retail TouchPoints

The statistics show that more and more retail businesses are implementing IoT solutions to explore new ways of connecting with customers, boost sales and streamline business operations. IoT solutions enable retail stores to monitor and manage their equipment, including HVAC systems and refrigerators. Inventory management.

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What is Barcode Technology, and How Does It Impact Retailers?

Star Miconics

Barcode technology, a cornerstone of modern retail, offers a systematic approach to tracking a wide array of inventory items through unique numerical values represented by parallel bars. This innovative method has facilitated the rapid processing and easy readability of product information by both computers and humans.

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Guarding the Retail Fortress: Cybersecurity Challenges and Network Interruption Risks

Retail TouchPoints

With this evolution into digital sales and the increased use of data mining, retailers are facing unprecedented challenges in digital security. Cyberattacks and network outages can disrupt operations and erode customer loyalty. She has worked with several global companies focusing on risk management strategy.