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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. This, as Kamara explains, is a key component to how the pandemic has changed retail and he describes it as “self-service commerce”. Using mobile, for example, became increasingly popular.

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9 Common Types of Customers in Retail (and How to Sell to Them)

Retail Times

One of the things that makes running a retail store so interesting and fun (most days) is the fact that you can encounter an array of characters at your shop. And as any good merchant knows, there isn’t one single solution or best practice for converting all kinds of customers. Another idea? Encourage impulse buys. The bargain-hunter.