Forrester eCommerce

SEPTEMBER 17, 2018

Stripe’s solution combines several of the technology components that go into in-person payments and works to abstract the complexity away for merchants and developers. In-person payments are operationally challenging for merchants. […].

Merchant Services 207

Merchant Services Point of Sale Payment Services Operations 207

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. Table of contents How much does a retail POS system cost? Let’s dive in!

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Point of Sale Payment Services Payments Merchant Services 52

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 25, 2023

Any retailer that’s attempted to provide pickup and delivery services knows how fraught (not to mention expensive) they can be. But it’s how those stores operate that allows them to effectively serve as fulfillment hubs. Walgreens is continuing to seek ways to tighten operations and enhance the convenience of store pickup.

Payment Services 229

Payment Services Operations Omnichannel Fulfillment 229

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 7, 2022

Destination retailer Event Network — which operates gift shops for aquariums, zoos, museums, science centers, botanical gardens and other cultural attractions — has upgraded to a mobile point-of-service (POS) system and adopted a new cloud infrastructure as it continues its digital transformation.

POS 247

POS Gifts Events Mobile 247

RetailMinded

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Did you know that point of sale systems date back to 1879 when the first one was invented by American shopkeeper James Ritty. But this only taps the surface of POS, barely shedding light on all that POS can offer retailers both large and small. Since then, POS systems have taken a dramatic shift in their capabilities.

Point of Sale 98

Point of Sale POS Merchant Services Payment Services 98

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

For retailers, these physical locations are strategic assets that reduce transportation costs and enhance profit margins. Experiential Retail to Redefine Consumer Engagement The future of retail lies in transforming stores into engaging environments that captivate customers beyond traditional shopping.

Retail 232

Retail Banking Supplies Mobile 232

iVend

JULY 16, 2024

Connected retail systems integrate digital technology with physical shopping, blurring the lines between the brick and mortar store and online shopping. Here we take a look at how integrated retail solutions are growing in importance, and the retail operational efficiency boost it offers retailers.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Operations Retail POS 52

Ecommerce Platforms

JULY 8, 2019

In other words, leveraging an efficient point of sale system software should help you streamline all your in-store operations. Today’s commerce environment has a wide range of solutions for brick-and-mortar stores, most of which are essentially multifaceted point of sale systems. But, here’s the thing.

Point of Sale 169

Point of Sale POS Payment Services Merchant Services 169

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 30, 2024

To compete today, retailers must develop new and innovative ways to engage their customers and generate more loyalty. Fortunately, the shift toward diverse checkout options and digital receipts has fostered new touch points for retailers looking to make a memorable impact. Developing a feedback loop.

Point of Sale 255

Point of Sale Customer Experience Payment Services Magazine 255

Retail TouchPoints

OCTOBER 19, 2023

For retailers relying on critical IT systems to support both in-store and ecommerce sales, outages from significant weather events can have a big impact on business. As digital IT infrastructure has evolved, the hardware and software tools available to protect these assets also have advanced to help retailers maintain their balance.

Events 211

Events Retail Telecommunications Point of Sale 211

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Lowe’s has unveiled a new solution, developed in its Innovation Labs division, designed to combat retail theft in way that is invisible to customers through the use of RFID chips and the blockchain. We see a future where technologies like Project Unlock can help the entire retail ecosystem create a great environment for our customers.”.

Retail 319

Retail Point of Sale POS Technology 319

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

Retailers across segments have been expanding their smart store ambitions for decades. Starting in the late 1980s with the introduction of self-checkout kiosks and progressing to today’s smart RFID tags and even fully automated storefronts, retail leaders have slowly but surely embraced digital in-store enhancements.

Payments 227

Payments Payment Services Retail Omnichannel 227

Groove

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Curtain Call is a B2B retailer that sells dance class wear and costumes for recitals. Before working with the Groove Commerce team, Perform Group, the parent company to Curtain Call, operated a highly customized Magento website that often struggled with speed and page load times. IBM iSeries Integration With BigCommerce. The Solution.

BigCommerce 358

BigCommerce Operations Magento B2B 358

Retail TouchPoints

JANUARY 10, 2024

There’s been a lot of talk recently about retailers reporting lower-than-expected earnings due to inventory shrinkage. The discrepancy may occur due to clerical errors, goods being damaged or lost, or theft from the point of purchase from a supplier to the point of sale.” days, and one doubled its sales in one year.

Shipping Costs 268

Shipping Costs Food and Beverages Retail Supplies 268

Korona

DECEMBER 4, 2023

POS training is key to success of any retail business. Get insights on optimizing operations with 6 important aspects of POS training.

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale POS Operations Retail 52

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In retail, the wow factor refers to the business’ ability to amaze customers and convert them into store or brand admirers. A recent study from Wharton’s Baker Retailing Center and The Verde Group found that retailers can increase shopper repurchase intent by nearly 60% by delivering a great experience.

Sporting Goods 232

Sporting Goods Payment Services Retail Supplies 232

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 5, 2024

But a legacy point-of-sale (POS) system that lacked any kind of mobile functionality tied too many associates to cash wrap workstations — a major source of inefficiency during ongoing labor shortages in retail. The retailer also has tapped Jumpmind’s Promote application for managing deals and promotions.

POS 243

POS Shipping Costs Point of Sale Mobile 243

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 25, 2023

People have been saying “Retail is dead” for several years now. Multinational athletic apparel retailer Lululemon recently announced its net revenue increased 20% (on a constant dollar basis) to $2.2 Comparable store sales increased 9%, and the company’s gross margin increased to 58.8%. No, retail isn’t dead.

Customer Experience 222

Customer Experience Customer Retail Point of Sale 222

365 Retail

JUNE 5, 2024

In a business world where customers demand seamless shopping experiences, retailers face intense pressure to keep up. Luckily, new technology offers solutions to streamline retail store operations, boost operational efficiency, and provide top-notch service. Read on for more insight! But how do they work?

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Operations Retail eCommerce 52

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 21, 2024

Traditionally, retail spaces have been associated with social interaction and shared experiences, serving as bustling hubs for family outings and social gatherings among friends. Embracing Alonement in Retail Design What makes people shop in stores today? Shopping alone may be the answer.

Retail 254

Retail Clothing Fulfillment Consumer 254

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?

Point of Sale 52

Point of Sale Payment Services POS Payments 52

365 Retail

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Retail businesses face constant challenges, from fluctuating market conditions to changing consumer demands. Smart financial planning is essential to navigating these challenges effectively, ensuring smooth operations, and ultimately driving growth. Then, create a budget that supports these goals while maintaining a healthy cash flow.

Payment Services 52

Payment Services Operations Small Business Retail Payments 52

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 5, 2024

In today’s digital-first marketplace, consumer expectations for flawless shopping experiences, whether in-store or online, have reached unprecedented heights and are putting pressure on retailers to provide an “always on” business model. Realistically, outages are not a problem we’re going to completely solve.

Payment Services 243

Payment Services Retail Customer Experience Operations 243

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.

Payment Services 75

Payment Services POS Mobile Operations 75

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. Conducting a third-party audit of cybersecurity protocols.

Payment Services 244

Payment Services Retail POS Operations 244

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The idea of the brick-and-mortar store being called the “next frontier” for retail media sounds funny to the many industry veterans who work at Mars United SM Commerce. Retail veterans like us have always viewed the physical store as a critical channel for shopper engagement. Is it right for the business?

Retail 144

Retail Omnichannel Document Improvements 144

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 10, 2024

Whether a retail location, office building, hotel or healthcare environment, designing to support client objectives requires bringing to bear as much relevant information as possible. For physical retail locations, data and analysis are indispensable for navigating a rapidly evolving and ever-changing marketplace.

Retail 214

Retail Social Media Point of Sale Information 214

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

The past few years have been a rollercoaster ride for the retail industry. Then, last year, in-store sales grew faster than online sales, while ecommerce stocks took a big hit. A survey from this year’s World Retail Congress suggests that the uncertain times aren’t over for the industry.

Payment Services 214

Payment Services Retail Point of Sale Supplies 214

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

As big-brand national retailers adjust to the post-pandemic evolution in shopper behavior, many are adopting new strategies and exploring additional product lines and verticals to boost profits. Above all, retail brands have learned that customer experience is key and that shoppers are demanding new levels of convenience.

Retail 238

Retail Operations Omnichannel Management 238

Fabric

DECEMBER 6, 2023

Managing inventory (keeping track of what’s in stock) in real-time (instantly) is crucial for retailers to sell against their product assortment effectively. In the fast-paced world of omnichannel retail, the ability to harmonize inventory across various channels is not just a logistical necessity, but a strategic imperative.

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Omnichannel Multi-channel Retail Point of Sale 130

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

But the retail technology (and wine) enthusiast in me shudders at the idea of cases of wine being laid to waste, especially when data-driven technologies could easily be deployed to help Bordeaux bounce back from its Merlot-est ever sales record. But France’s production pipeline marched on, seemingly without heeding the market changes.

Technology 211

Technology Omnichannel Retail Point of Sale 211

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 6, 2024

The deployment, which builds on Sainsbury’s 20+-year relationship with NCR, will include the NCR Voyix Commerce Platform, Point of Sale Solutions and Next Generation Self-Checkout systems, all powered by NCR Voyix Edge software.

POS 242

POS Mobile Point of Sale Technology 242

Retail TouchPoints

APRIL 11, 2024

We are past the point of conjecture about whether AI will upend the retail industry; it already has. In a recent study sponsored by Nvidia, 69% of retailers that used AI in 2023 reported that it increased revenues, and 72% said it reduced operating costs. That will happen this year. AI agents will shop for you.

Retail 263

Retail Mobile Consumer Recommendation 263

Teamwork Retail

JULY 1, 2020

Security and well-being at the point of sale is not optional, customers are already shifting to using online & digital solutions as well as reduced contact channels to purchase the goods and services customers are seeking. But, how can physical retailers create a safe, secure and considerate approach to their retail operations?

Point of Sale 62

Point of Sale Payment Services Customer Payments 62

Retail TouchPoints

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

retailers will be able to accept contactless customer payments on their Apple iPhones via its new Tap to Pay functionality. Stripe will be the first payment platform to offer the service to business customers, including the Shopify Point of Sale app this spring. Beginning later this year, U.S.

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Payment Services Point of Sale Retail POS 286

Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 29, 2022

The premium apparel retailer operates in 128 countries at approximately 6,800 points of sale as well as online in 59 countries. Knowing what items are in-stock at its stores in real time will help improve the efficiency of ship-from-store and BOPIS operations at Hugo Boss.

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Point of Sale Apparel Clothing Fashion 210

iVend

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This is certainly true for retail systems, which have evolved significantly since their inception, and which are now an invaluable way for retailers to engage their clients and grow their businesses. iVend’s Retail Management Solution iVend has a state of the art retail management solution.

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Payment Services POS Point of Sale Retail 52