Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 13, 2025

YoY in its fiscal Q3, which ended May 3, marking a return to year-over-year revenue growth after several years of declines. We’ve strengthened the foundation of our business, incorporating retail best practices in strategic areas such as pricing, warehouse optimization and inventory management that enable us to operate more efficiently.

Returns

M19 Retail

MARCH 20, 2025

Revolutionize Retail Efficiency: The Power of a Mobile Inventory Management App In today’s fast-paced retail world, staying ahead means managing your inventory with precision and speed. Streamlined Inventory Tracking Why waste time with manual processes? Ready to transform your operations?

Inventory Management

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 25, 2025

Key Takeaways High Return Categories: Apparel, electronics, home goods, and beauty products are among the most returned items due to sizing issues, defects, and customer dissatisfaction. Quality Control: Ensuring product quality through rigorous checks can significantly reduce return rates and enhance customer trust.

Returns

Small Biz Trends

JULY 28, 2025

Key Takeaways Implement real-time inventory tracking to reduce stockouts and enhance order accuracy, minimizing potential customer dissatisfaction. Automate order processing with an Order Management System (OMS) to streamline order routing and inventory updates, cutting operational costs.

Fulfillment

Inside Retail

MARCH 31, 2025

Technologies such as real-time inventory management, automated picking systems, and flexible fulfilment models are playing a key role in enhancing operational efficiency. Enhanced pick/pack precision minimises errors and returns, while smarter inventory management and order orchestration reduce inefficiencies.

Fulfillment

Retail Minded

MARCH 20, 2025

Thus, it highlights the urgent need for strong risk management strategies. Effective risk management involves identifying these threats, implementing preventive measures, and staying ahead of emerging vulnerabilities. Learning about these threats is the first step in developing strong risk management strategies.

Merchant Services

Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

This helps retailers optimise inventory levels, staffing, and promotions for smoother operations and waste reduction. Predictive analytics provides retailers with a data-driven approach to demand planning and inventory management. This improves productivity and reduces costs.

Inventory Management

Inside Retail

MARCH 17, 2025

Over the past 12 months, we have been building up our selection of products, investing in our operations network, and opening new fulfilment centres, said Anthony Perizzolo, general manager of delivery and supply chain for Amazon Australia.

Fulfillment

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 22, 2024

A centralized database acts as a single source of truth for all business data, allowing retailers to manage information from multiple channels and locations efficiently. Enhanced Inventory Management Effective inventory management is vital for retail success. Key Benefits of a Centralized Database for Retailers 1.

Inventory Management

Small Biz Trends

AUGUST 8, 2025

An e-commerce order management system (OMS) is crucial for efficiently handling orders from multiple sales channels. For example, when a customer places an order, the OMS instantly updates inventory levels, processes payments, and prepares the order for shipment. What Is E-Commerce Order Management?

Payment Services

Retail Focus

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Features like booking an in-store pickup online or returning online purchases in person are now viewed less as perks and more as baseline expectations. Cross-Channel Returns and Exchanges Returns and exchanges can be a significant sticking point, particularly when orders are made through one channel and returned through another.

Payment Services

Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Research shows that a lousy customer experience will deter 76 per cent of customers from returning to shop on your platform. They trust your business to fulfil their purchases on time and in full – and for returns to be convenient. So, it is critical to optimise service and customer experience online.

Fulfillment

Small Biz Trends

JULY 19, 2025

Furthermore, robust inventory management tools enable real-time tracking, which is essential for efficient operations. Integrated inventory management provides real-time tracking and detailed reporting to prevent stock issues. Its user-friendly interface simplifies the setup process, allowing you to get started quickly.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 28, 2025

Operational Efficiency: Implementing AI automates repetitive tasks, streamlining processes like inventory management and customer service, which allows businesses to focus on strategic growth. They manage inquiries round the clock, reducing response time and improving customer satisfaction.

Customer Experience

Retail Focus

MARCH 13, 2025

These technologies not only enhance convenience but also reduce returns by helping shoppers make more informed decisions. IoT and Smart Inventory Management The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionising inventory management.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

AUGUST 12, 2025

Grasping business fulfillment is essential for managing customer orders effectively. Key components, such as inventory management and real-time tracking , play an important role in customer satisfaction. Key components of fulfillment include warehousing, inventory management, order processing, logistics, and returns management.

Fulfillment

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 21, 2025

Challenges to Consider: Sellers face potential inventory management issues, delayed payments, and the necessity for ongoing communication to ensure effective sales strategies. Documenting the Agreement : You’ll need a written agreement detailing all terms, including payment structures, item return procedures, and duration.

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

AUGUST 4, 2025

A POS system combines hardware and software to streamline sales, inventory management, and customer data. Utilizing cloud-based POS solutions provides real-time access to transaction data and inventory management, enabling better decision-making. Practice in a controlled environment, which builds confidence.

Payment Services

Inside Retail

MARCH 5, 2025

Likewise, omni-optimisation is a key focus in its mission to provide a seamless customer experience regardless of the channel used to shop, according to Celine Sommacal, e-commerce operations manager. However, because it also adds complexity to inventory management, it makes transparency and proactive communication critical.

Fulfillment

Small Biz Trends

JULY 27, 2025

A retail inventory tracking system is crucial for managing stock levels and sales efficiently. It uses technology like barcodes and RFID tags to monitor inventory in real-time, automating updates and alerting you when stock is low. By integrating with point-of-sale systems , it guarantees accurate record-keeping.

Inventory Management

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 17, 2025

Leverage Data Insights: Analyzing sales data helps identify product performance and optimize inventory management, which can inform pricing and promotional tactics. Enhance Customer Experience: Training staff for efficient returns and providing loyalty programs can improve customer satisfaction and drive repeat business.

Inventory Management

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 11, 2025

Before any design or development begins, it’s critical to understand your audience, map their journey and identify points of friction that may prevent them from converting or returning. From inventory management to email automation, your backend must be as intuitive and responsive as your front end.

Merchant Services

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 8, 2025

Key Takeaways All-in-One Platform: eBay Seller Hub centralizes listing management, sales tracking, and performance analysis for an efficient selling experience. User-Friendly Features: The hub offers intuitive tools that simplify inventory management, customer communication, and marketing efforts for sellers of all levels.

Inventory Management

Inside Retail

JULY 10, 2025

Enhanced marketing return on investment (ROI): Targeted campaigns, powered by precise data, drastically reduce wasted ad spend. Understanding purchasing patterns can inform inventory management, optimise product assortment, guide store layouts, and refine promotional planning, leading to greater efficiencies.

Supermarket

Retail TouchPoints

MARCH 25, 2025

The return of sweeping tariffs under the new administration has sent ripples through global supply chains, creating a landscape of uncertainty that businesses need to navigate carefully. Businesses can orchestrate inventory optimization, replenishment planning, demand forecasting and transportation strategy through a unified platform.

Supply Chain Management

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 26, 2025

Implement Effective Inventory Management: Use stock control techniques and technology to streamline inventory tracking, minimizing waste while meeting customer demands. From optimizing inventory management to enhancing customer experience, small changes can lead to significant improvements.

Inventory Management

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 30, 2025

From 2018 to 2022, companies that embraced digital leadership saw average annual shareholder returns of 8.1% , compared to 4.9% As AI continues to prove its worth in critical areas like inventory management and security, the pressure to adopt these technologies also is mounting.

Customer Experience

Small Biz Trends

JULY 26, 2025

In the end, a well-executed POS experience can greatly impact customers’ feelings about your brand and their likelihood of returning. Inventory management issues, like out-of-stock items, can likewise disappoint customers and reduce sales opportunities.

Payment Services

I Vend

APRIL 2, 2025

If youre an ambitious mid-sized retailer, youre probably aware of retail management software, and understand that it can be a powerful tool to help you automate and streamline your operations. You know that its more than simply a point of sale, and that it offers a comprehensive platform for managing the entire retail operation.

Management

Retail Focus

MARCH 7, 2025

These technologies are enabling retailers to provide personalized shopping experiences, optimize pricing strategies, and streamline inventory management. Increased Efficiency : AI helps retailers optimize stock levels, improving inventory management and reducing costs. What is social commerce?

Social Commerce

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JULY 16, 2025

From managing live animals and specialty products to meeting customer expectations, it takes more than just a passion for pets to succeed. Streamline Inventory Management Managing thousands of SKUs across multiple categories and product types can be overwhelming. Running a pet store can be both rewarding and challenging.

Inventory Turnover

M19 Retail

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Operational Efficiency Beyond customer experience, mobile pos systems greatly enhance operational efficiency by integrating seamlessly with inventory control and payment processing systems. Ready to Transform Your Retail Operations?

Payment Services

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 17, 2025

Implement easy checkout processes, flexible payment options, and clear return policies. Enhancing convenience at every stage—from browsing to purchase—helps you capture sales and encourages return visits, solidifying your business’s relevance in the retail space. Why is the customer journey important?

Customer Experience

Small Biz Trends

JUNE 10, 2025

Operational Challenges: Managing both online and physical locations can lead to complexities in inventory management and require seamless integration of technology across platforms. Operational Complexities Managing both an online storefront and a physical location presents operational complexities.

Payment Services

Inside Retail

JANUARY 27, 2025

While its not too late for retailers and brands to explore AI use across various functions, John Harmon Coresights managing director of technology research cautioned, it is clear that the leaders in this space like Target and Walmart, which have already implemented GenAI company knowledge bases, are strongly ahead of the curve.

Shipping

RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

Retailers are focused on improving pickup options, payment flexibility , and streamlining the return process. ChainDrives solutions help retailers manage this process efficiently, ensuring customers receive their orders in the shortest time possible.

Inventory Management

Small Biz Trends

AUGUST 13, 2025

Seasonal spikes can additionally complicate costs, emphasizing the need to manage order volume trends strategically for effective budgeting and negotiation with fulfillment providers. Effective inventory management likewise plays a role, as larger items require more shelf space, impacting 3PL storage rates and overall fulfillment pricing.

Fulfillment