Bricks and Mortar sales surge following April reopening
Despite retailers’ concerns over whether [...]
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 [...]
Upgrade your Business with Omnichannel EPoS Integration
Online sales have been growing steadily, year-on-year for the last twenty years. Everyone thought that 2020 would be no different and that this trend would simply continue. Of course, none of us had any idea what 2020 would have in store, or how it would change the way that we do business.
Key Retail Trends for 2022
This year we saw the second anniversary of the [...]
Omnichannel Retail: The Basics
In our last blog, we discussed the many benefits of integrating your EPoS systems to allow you to become a true omnichannel retailer. However, we thought it would be a good idea to take a step back and revisit some of the basics, cut through the industry jargon, and help you see why ‘omnichannel’ isn’t just another buzzword that will soon fade away.
Protecting your investment: Preventative Maintenance for your EPoS system
It’s fair to say that most of us have [...]
On a street near you: How NearSt are getting customers back into the shops
It is received wisdom that the high street is [...]
