Why are retailers choosing cloud-based software?
Cloud-based software is typically described as: on-demand online software [...]
Retail footfall continues to grow as warm weather and public holidays create perfect spending conditions
Research in 2021 showed an increase in high street [...]
Natasha’s Law: What Retailers need to know about labelling and compliance
When Natasha Ednan-Laperouse purchased a baguette from Pret a [...]
OpSuite Fusion: Maximising operational efficiency for Omnichannel Retailers
The retail landscape has experienced a colossal shift towards [...]
Out of touch? The increasing importance of contactless payments
Contactless payments are becoming a lot more common; the spending limit on single transactions has been raised once and will be raised again soon. How will this affect retailers, and what should you do to help your customers feel secure while using contactless payments?
Bricks and Mortar sales surge following April reopening
Despite retailers’ concerns over whether online shopping would continue to [...]
Cashing up for the last time? The benefits of becoming a cashless business
Paying for items in a shop using a cheque was once commonplace. Gradually fewer and fewer businesses allowed customers to do this, and now it is almost entirely unheard of. Could it be possible that cash will go the same way? At one point, cash was practically the only way of paying for goods and services, and there was a time when many businesses would only accept cash payments. Now though, it seems like cash payments might be dying out.
Text My Deal: the in-house text marketing platform
There is little doubt that the last 12 months have been among the worst in the entire history of the Retail and Hospitality sectors. Trying to navigate a business through a global pandemic, with all the consequences of closed doors, loss of income and the impacts on family and personal health, has pushed us to the limits. But now, with some light at the end of the tunnel, it is all about recovery.< To quote Friedrich Nietzsche, ‘what doesn’t kill you, will make you stronger’, and returning to business with a powerful marketing strategy will do just that. So, what can you do that is different? Well, letting your customers know your status is a start, and the best way to send positive communication is not email or social media; it’s via Text Messaging.
Back in Business: Shop Reopening Retail System Checklist
Many businesses have been shut for quite some time now, but now it finally looks like non-essential retailers will be able to reopen and start getting things back to normal. After the year that we’ve all had, this is great news, and workers everywhere (not to mention their employers!) are looking forward to getting back to their jobs.
Getting online: things to consider when setting up your e-commerce site
Over the past 20 years, the continuing trend has [...]
