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2022 Predictions: Shipping Experience Will be the Key to Retail and Ecommerce Success

Retail TouchPoints

The pandemic has brought about long-term changes for both business operations and consumer expectations, and 2021 taught us how far removed we are from ever returning to the old “normal.” Businesses continued to be put to the test over the last year, especially small business owners in retail and ecommerce.

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The Best POS System for Small Business (Apr 2022)

Ecommerce Platforms

The best POS system for small business is a simple, affordable, and reliable tool for managing sales and in-person transactions. A point-of-sale system empowers businesses to take payments from consumers in-store and track the movement of inventory. Today, we’re looking specifically at POS solutions for small businesses.

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What to Expect in 2022: 3 Strategies That Should be Top of Mind for Retailers 

Retail TouchPoints

In conversations with retailers, technology partners and industry veterans in my network, several points have stood out. One area of investment by retailers is a shift to buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS), which was called “table stakes” by one retailer insider I talked with. Alternative Supply Chain Options.

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Ebay ‘Up & Running’ Grants Program Awards $500K to SMB Sellers

Retail TouchPoints

For the fifth year, Ebay is awarding $500,000 to small businesses with its Up & Running Grants program. based Ebay sellers that will each receive $10,000 grants to pay for tools and resources to grow their small businesses. The company will select 50 U.S.-based

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UK small businesses squeezed by shrinking sales and unapproved debt

365 Retail

UK small businesses are navigating slowing sales growth, increasing payment waiting times and persistently soft jobs results, according to the latest data from Xero , the global small business platform. Although small business sales rose 4.5 Late payments continue to hurt small businesses.

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Strategies for Retailers to Weather the Storm this Hurricane Season

Retail TouchPoints

Hurricane Season 2022 is underway, and with it comes the looming threat of outages and downtime for retailers. As we head into the peak of the season, retailers should review their disaster avoidance strategies as they seek to protect critical equipment and prevent downtime. Address the Threat.

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During the Holidays, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Feel the Impact of Retail Crime

Retail TouchPoints

Retail crime was a hot topic throughout 2023, and it’s easy to see why. According to the National Retail Security Survey, losses attributed to retail theft rose to $112.1 billion in 2022, up from $93.9 Cracking down on retail crime isn’t just about stopping thieves anymore.