With the growth of the digital world, space and demand for online retail has opened up. And with technology booming at such a rapid rate, one would assume that online retail is growing with it and retail stores are going out of fashion. However, this is not the case.There is still a need for both. There are three main reasons for this;
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Experiential retail has been around for many years, but it has not been the be-all and end-all with regards to brand preference. However, it is important to the Millennials and Gen Z’s.
As a small business without the budget of a larger enterprise, growing your business can be a daunting challenge. There are many tools that can help ease the stress and smoothen the process to assist in growing your business. A good Point of Sale (POS) solution is an example of such a tool. With the right POS system, you are able to store data and organise your business – giving you all the information you need to expand and manage your business operations. How you use that data is completely up to you, but here are three ways how a POS solution can be of use to you:
Brand loyalty is key to the success of any business; however, brand loyalty can make or break a retail business. Consumer’s need to resonate with your brand or admire it before they become loyal to your brand so brand loyalty is an important factor. Beyond what you sell, be sure to offer an exceptional service and that your customers have a good experience with your business.
Choosing a Point of Sale solution for your restaurant can be stressful as it is a long-term investment and a critical part of your customer service offering. Therefore, restaurant owners or managers need to think carefully about the solutions they opt for. When looking for a POS system, many aspects will come up but a key question to look at is whether they need to go for a Legacy or cloud-based POS? Before making that decision, it is important to first understand the difference between the two and what they offer.
E-commerce trading increases exponentially before and during the holiday periods, think of Easter, Valentine’s Day and the popular Black Friday promotions and Cyber Monday specials. Get prepared for the influx of customer orders with these online shopping tips.
Future-proof your retail business with a top-class high-quality ERP solution that keeps your operations integrated, well-organised, efficient and transparent. Here is some key functionality you should rely on to remain competitive in 2020 and beyond.
Great marketing strategies can benefit even the smallest of retailers with limited budgets. Focus on providing a seamless retail experience and excellent customer service by covering these efficient marketing strategies:
As the holiday season is in full swing, retailers and e-commerce businesses should be prepared for an influx of online orders and deliveries to customers. Ensure that all deliveries are resolved quickly and efficiently by optimising your delivery process.