Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

With retailers grappling with the labor shortage, alternative solutions must be sought to mitigate any negative impact on in-store sales. A mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) system, which consists of software and portable hardware that processes retail transactions, is one option that has helped alleviate the pressure caused by labor shortages.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

That’s one reason why customers value seamless omnichannel experiences, such as mobile apps that are connected to inventory management software to enable searching for stocked products at local storefronts, or scanning mobile QR codes for loyalty programs and coupons. Shoppers also highly value convenience.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 3, 2023

Many of us have become experts at navigating an ecommerce site in seconds, and some of us may even pay for groceries via mobile apps on our smartphones. Cloud architecture is built to support functions like mobile customer loyalty programs, inventory management tools, personalization capabilities and even point-of-sale.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

DECEMBER 12, 2022

In the face of unprecedented and challenging market disruptions, forward-thinking retailers are turning to mobile POS systems to maximize productivity and profits. In addition, investments in the right retail technology can improve the overall customer experience, even when there is a staff shortage. Build Customer Loyalty.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

Computer vision at the edge would create more personalized shopping experiences that synchronize in-person, online and mobile interactions. That could include customized digital signage and instant discount offers based on your purchase history.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Rather than having fragmented or isolated data across different stores, warehouses, or sales channels, a centralized database ensures that every bit of information—such as inventory, sales data, customer details, and vendor records—is stored in one unified system. Key Benefits of a Centralized Database for Retailers 1.

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Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 30, 2023

In today’s challenging business landscape, where profit margins are shrinking, supply chains are slow and uncertain, labor shortages are prevalent and inflation is a concern, it is crucial for retailers and brands to differentiate between understanding customer habits and fostering customer loyalty in order to succeed.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

This type of one-to-one proactive outreach about highly relevant topics is effective in driving return visits and sales of high-margin full-price items. Reward Your Most Loyal Customers. Loyalty programs offer another tool to track buying behavior and gather customer data while also driving additional revenue.

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Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

In the last several years, retailers have increased the speed with which they have built online and mobile app presence. With this evolution into digital sales and the increased use of data mining, retailers are facing unprecedented challenges in digital security.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 9, 2022

Manage inventory across multiple sales channels and locations. Customer loyalty programs with distinct customer profiles. Tracking for cash flow, sales, finance, and product use, as well as other reports. However, you’ll need to consider their fees in conjunction with the cost for your point of sale system.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017

Here’s exactly how to earn 25% more in sales from customers who add an item to the cart, and then hitchhike out of there. Make more money –– and earn more customer loyalty, too ! Customer Groups + Personalization = $$$. We use BigCommerce’s out-of-the-box customer groups to do segmented merchandising.

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GetElastic

OCTOBER 27, 2021

A strong performer with a robust product offering including fraud detection, point of sale, alternative payment options (like Venmo and PayPal consumer accounts) and financing options such as BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later). Square offers value-adds for additional fees such as customer loyalty programs and appointment scheduling.

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Ecommerce Platforms

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Finding a Point of Sale system that’s both affordable and feature rich is a crucial task. A Point of Sale system, or POS, is the solution you use to process payments, manage business functionality, and even track insights in a brick-and-mortar environment.

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Korona

MARCH 4, 2023

A point of sale (POS) system is essential to any successful retail business. It’s what facilitates transactions with customers, helping you to improve operational efficiency and provide a better customer experience. There’s no one-size-fits-all answer when considering the cost of a point of sale system.

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RTP blog

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

While wider adoption of the EMV chip and PIN standard has reduced fraud at the point of sale, it has triggered an increase in fraud in other channels — including online and mobile — as criminals look for alternative ways to cheat the system. As Senior Vice President, Technology Services, KC Fox heads Radial’s technology team.

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Optimizely

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

For years, marketers have solved new challenges with point solutions that solve one specific problem. Marketers ended up wrangling multiple tools: an ecommerce platform, an email service provider, mobile marketing software, paid ad platforms, and more. Website data across devices including mobile. Product catalog data.

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RTP blog

JANUARY 26, 2018

Starbucks’ response was to heavily promote monthly double-point days (for customers to earn rewards quicker), and they added other specials, including a chance to win free Starbucks for life. Its biggest hit, however, was its Mobile Order & Pay app, a time-saver that enables loyalty members to order ahead and pick up in-store.

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Korona

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

A point of sale system used to be a cash register that simply took account of the sales of the day and organized the bills into sections. The current main function of point of sale systems remains the same. – Point of Sale Components. Which Point of Sale Product Is Best For Your Business?

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Korona

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Building customer loyalty requires a strong relationship based on trust. So how can liquor stores build customer loyalty to increase their sales? Building customer loyalty with in-store promotions. Mobile marketing strategies to grow consumer loyalty. Table of contents. Wine tastings.

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Korona

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Building customer loyalty requires a strong relationship based on trust. So how can liquor stores build customer loyalty to increase their sales? Building customer loyalty with in-store promotions. Mobile marketing strategies to grow consumer loyalty. Table of contents. Wine tastings.

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RTP blog

JULY 14, 2017

conversion to credit cards with EMV chips, and the fast-paced growth of mobile and e-Commerce in recent years. Experts say that much of that increase was due to criminals exploiting digital weaknesses now that point-of-sale crime is more difficult. E-Commerce sales are expected to reach 12.4%

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Ecommerce Platforms

JANUARY 18, 2021

Customers get everything they need to run, manage, and grow their online store under one roof, including analytics. There are 150+ templates for you to choose from, their all-important POS (point of sale) app, and a well-populated app store. It has a convenient mobile app. Lightspeed vs Shopify: Pros and Cons.

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Ecommerce Platforms

AUGUST 29, 2022

Shopify apps can help with everything from SEO to email marketing, and customer service. Customer loyalty apps allow you to build your own loyalty program, referral strategy, or simply distribute loyalty points to customers. What Are The Most Popular Loyalty Apps for Shopify? Go to the top.

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Ecommerce Platforms

APRIL 5, 2022

Intended for the modern and flexible world of commerce, a Point of Sale for your iPad can save you a lot of stress and money as a business owner. A POS solution for iPad is flexible and mobile, so business leaders can conveniently share technology among their team members or take their POS with them to a range of locations.

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RETAIL MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE

JUNE 26, 2024

Creating a seamless retail experience is essential for driving sales and fostering customer loyalty. This blog explores how retailers can navigate this evolving landscape and deliver experiences that keep customers coming back. Retailers must enhance in-store experiences to attract and retain customers.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 25, 2022

With the best POS system for food trucks, fast food vendors working from mobile restaurants can access simple and effective tools for managing transactions. A point of sale solution makes it quick and simple to take a range of payments through various methods, including chip-and-pin and contactless or mobile payments.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 27, 2020

Here are the top five ways retail will evolve in 2020: Loyalty Breaks With Tradition. Leading retailers recognize the need to build dynamic relationships that extend far beyond traditional loyalty programs heading into 2020. The data educates consumers on their running styles and provides individual product recommendations.

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Mi9

JANUARY 30, 2025

The need for real-time visibility, consistent data flow, and truly unified experiences was a key focus, and Mi9s solutions are designed to deliver just thatempowering retailers to build customer loyalty and operational efficiency. Balancing competitive pricing with profitability is a delicate act.

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BigCommerce

AUGUST 17, 2018

Great for brands that run an active brick-and-mortar shop, Square can be used to turn iPads and similar devices into point-of-sale systems when coupled with a card reader. For Tommy, accommodating the largest amount of customers was the motivating factor behind US Paint Supply’s accepted payment methods.

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iVend

JULY 15, 2022

In organisations where employees are engaged and happy in their work, staff turnover is lower, and profitability, productivity and customer loyalty are consistently higher. In the quest to create delighted customers and employees, one of the most effective approaches is state-of-the-art, enterprise-class retail technology.

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Ecommerce Platforms

JUNE 18, 2019

If you run a physical (brick and mortar) store, then there are few tools more important than your point of sale system. This combination of hardware and software will ensure that you can take payments from customers instantly while updating your inventory too. Square POS: Point of Sale App. Customer loyalty.

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BigCommerce

SEPTEMBER 14, 2018

Discount Electronics , a twenty-year veteran of the industry, was intentional about evolving their business to match their customers’ changing needs. Not to mention, made their web experience mobile friendly , secured PCI compliance , and integrated with Amazon Pay and ultimately deepened their direct to consumer relationships.

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Ecommerce Platforms

MARCH 24, 2022

For companies on the move, Square for restaurants POS offers a mobile, flexible, and easy-to-use environment for point of sale transactions. After that, the full features of the POS solution are available for $89 per month, which will give you all the power Shopify can offer for point of sale management.

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iVend

DECEMBER 2, 2019

The integration of Sage 300cloud with iVend Retail results in a myriad of benefits for businesses in the retail and hospitality sectors. CitiXsys is a leader in retail management software that is recognized worldwide for its rich functionality, multinational capabilities, and unparalleled flexibility.

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Ecommerce Platforms

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

A reliable restaurant POS system is the difference between a coffee shop or bar that feels like a disorganized open market, and one where customers enjoy the convenience of ordering remotely from their mobile phones, or perhaps booking tables beforehand and then having their orders delivered right on time. It doesn’t stop there though.

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iVend

AUGUST 10, 2022

Not all loyalty programs are created equal of course, so if you’re going to get the best results, and build a strong community, here are our top tips for what to look out for when selecting and implementing your customer loyalty solution. Go mobile – your customers are rarely without their device.

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iVend

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

Retailers who have integrated their iVend POS with their ERP and seen enormous business value include: Sporting goods retailer Monkey Sports, who have integrated iVend POS with SAP B1, and delivered 99.99% uptime, faster checkout and a new customer loyalty program.

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