The Top 100 Retailers List for 2011 from Stores Magazine was recently released and discount operator, Wal-Mart, is again at the number one spot with $307 billion in total US retail sales for 2010. That's a whopping $229 billion more than #2 retailer, Kroger, who pulled in a less than comparable $78 …
Epson’s TM-T88 Series POS Printer named Best Channel Product
For the third year in a row, Epson's TM-T88 Series POS Printer has been named Best Channel Product! Retail Tech is an Epson Envision Plus Partner selling new Epson point of sale printers and products. We also have a depot repair center that can fix old/broken Epson printers. Read the Press Release: …
IBM’s Watson: “The Future of Retail?”
I am sure by now, most of you have heard of Watson, even if you are not a jeopardy fan. Despite who you were cheering for, man or machine, people all over the world were stunned after the machine conquered the human minds of jeopardy champions. While jeopardy was an efficient way for the technology …
Self-Checkouts: Out before they are in? Point of Sale Blog
In a hurried panic, you rush out of work at 5, just in time to stop at the grocery store before your dinner party at 6. You forgot chocolate chips for the desert you have committed to baking. Kroger is on your route home, so you run in, grab the missing ingredient, and dash for a self-checkout …
Read, Read, Read: TechTOPICKS Point of Sale Blog
"Kellogg's customers click with videos triggered by QR, text codes" Have you read these articles yet? If not, you should! As a successful operator, most likely you are keeping tabs on your competitors and fellow retailers. Industry research is vital to the success of your business and it …
Point of Sale Blog: Addressing Point of Sale Mobility
A couple weeks ago, I discussed change management. I addressed the question, how do you perceive your managerial style? Are you an innovator, adaptor, traditionalist, or a maintainer? Or, do you find yourself changing your viewpoint depending on the decision at hand? I would say most people fall in …
Point of Sale Blog: “The Best of Both Worlds”
Point of Sale: TechTOPICKS BLOG -- How many times have you heard the cliché, "You can't have your cake and eat it too!?" While this often resonates with many of life's decisions, it doesn't have to be true when you select your point of sale hardware! Conversely, when it comes to buying point of …
Are you the Change you wish to see?: Point of Sale Blog
For those who attended the IBM Retail User Group Conference in May, you listened to Dr. James Canton speak on Managing Extreme Change. He prefaced his talk by asking how many in the crowd "live for change." Not surprisingly, very few retailers responded. In fact, most let out an uncomfortable …
Retail Tech receives Innovation Award at IBM Retail User Group
Chanhassen, MN - May 17, 2011 The IBM Retail User Group announced Retail Tech, Inc. as the award winner of the 2011 Retail Innovation Award on behalf of the solution provided for Duane Reade. Every year, IBM Retail User Group sponsors a competition for Retailers and Associate Members to vote for …
Retail Tech Receives 2010 IBM Market Leadership Achievement Award
Chanhassen-MN --- May 5, 2011, Retail Tech Inc., IBM Premier Business Partner and IBM POS Consignment Vendor, received the 2010 Market Leadership Achievement Award on behalf of IBM Retail Store Solutions. Retail Tech demonstrated strong sales and leadership during 2010, and was recognized for the …
The Time War: TechTOPICKS point of sale Blog
Whether it is romantic, plutonic, sibling, co-worker, or parent, all of these words have a commonality. They are all relationships. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, a relationship is: "…a state of affairs existing between those having relations or dealings" Ultimately, time is the sole …
IBM Retail User Group: It’s Not Too Late to Register!
IRUG is IBM's permier event for retailers and solution providers to network and harvest mutually benefical relationships. As a proud sponsor of the 34th annual IBM Retail User Group, Retail Tech is excited to meet with existing clients and share our value with new customers! If you are …
Save POS Costs now, or Later? : TechTOPICKS Blog
Purchasing a point of sale system is not the end game for retailers. In fact, it is only the beginning of a long relationship with your point of sale platform. According to retailers, the main concern for operators, regardless of industry, is reducing costs in any way possible (this should not come …
Happy Birthday IBM: 100 Years of Success!
100 Years? Wow. How does a company stay in business and remain an innovative market leader for that long? Ask IBM. Celebrating its centennial year, IBM has changed technology, one year at a time. After watching the 100x100 video, you will truly be amazed with all the accomplishments this company has …
Tired of On-Site Point of Sale Maintenance Costs?: TechTOPICKS Point of Sale Blog
In a perfect world, point of sale hardware would never be problematic. The components would always work swimmingly, and maintenance would not result in a blow to your budget. Equipment would last well beyond its life span, and "system down" would not be a necessity in an operator's vocabulary. …
Happy 100 Year’s IBM!
As a proud IBM Business Partner, Retail Tech would like to congratulate IBM for the past 100 years. We are excited to see what the next 100 bring! Check out IBM's Centennial Film! IBM Centennial Film: 100 X 100 - A century of achievements that have changed the world …
IBM Retail User Group: The Partner Pavilion Highlights Retail Tech Inc.
Headed to IBM Retail User Group in May? Read this article in The Partner Pavilion to learn more about what makes Retail Tech a Premier IBM Business Partner, and why we are your best choice for both new and refurbished IBM products. The Partner Pavilion Retail Tech, Inc. - Customer Driven, Focused …
Retail Tech awarded IBM Premier Business Partner Status
Chanhassen, MN, April 11, 2011 Retail Tech is excited to announce our advancement as a Premier IBM Business Partner. By demonstrating product knowledge through certifications and skills tests, generating revenue, achieving high customer satisfaction scores, and submitting reference stories, IBM …
TwitterTOPICK: Tweeting for Profit?
Before beginning my career in marketing, the term "social networking" pertained to Facebook and LinkedIn. To me, Twitter had no value. My naive belief led me to assume Twitter was a source for egomaniacal people who had nothing better to do but talk about themselves. Not until I started working at …
Hospitality Highlights from MURTEC: TechTOPICKS point of sale blog
Well, I made it out alive. I returned from Vegas with a couple dollars left in my wallet and a slight sunburn on my face. No complaints here! As a first time sponsor of the Multi-Unit Restaurant Technology Conference, we came with few expectations, but left with a plethora of knowledge about the …
Hospitality Chain Trends: MURTEC 2011
After flying to New York for the National Retail Federation Trade Show in January, it is time for Retail Tech to now travel west. Unfortunately, some of us Minnesotan's are forced to leave the beautiful snow for sunny Las Vegas. The Multi-Unit Restaurant Technology Conference, starting …
Motorola DS9808-R: New Barcode/RFID Scanner for Point of Sale!
Referred to as "The Next-Generation Hybrid Presentation Imager" by Motorola, the company has just released the DS9808-R hybrid barcode/RFID scanner into the market. According to Motorola, "The DS9808-R is not only the first combination 1D/2D bar code scanner and RFID reader, it also represents a …
Multi-Unit Restaurant Technology Conference: March 16-18th
Retail Tech is attending MURTEC for the first time, and we are excited to be amongst some of the top Restaurant chains! We will be in booth #10 and will be showcasing our integration services as well as promoting the $25 rebate off Epson printers! Let us know if you are going to …
Retail Tech Purchases 30,000 Sq. Ft. Warehouse!
Providing More Value with More Space Along with the new addition, Retail Tech already utilizes 90,580 sq. ft. at the Corporate Headquarters and another Chanhassen warehouse. We also have the flexibility to add 14,000 sq. ft. of overflow, if necessary. With total warehouse space at 120,580 sq. ft., …
Energy Saving for your bottom Line!
How One Wendy's Franchisee Slashed Costs: Energy usage has been a widespread concern in past years as oil prices have only increased, and the "Green" initiative has motivated many people to change their lifestyles. In fact, the Mecca of Information, Google, loads over 14,900,000 pages when …
Duane Reade Case Study
Duane Reade Duane Reade is a drug store chain with its corporate offices located in mid town Manhatten, NY and operating 250 stores throughout the five New York boroughs and several in New Jersey. This case study demonstrates the challenge of time and budget Agilysys, Retail Tech, and RTC faced …
Used IBM POS Hardware: IBM surepos 700 (4800-741) available!
Is your 4694 POS Hardware out of gas, but your budget does not suppot a NEW hardware roll-out? Have you thought about Used IBM POS Hardware? Retail Tech has recently received a large quantity of off-lease IBM surepos 700 POS terminals (4800-741). These refurbished POS systems will provide you the …
iPad Tablets: The Future Point of Sale? 2.16.11
Are tablets taking over? According to a New York Times article, Smartphones and Tablets to Take Over in 2011, the message could not be more clear. The article states, "mobile devices that are full-fledged computers" are the next logical progression after personal computers have run their course. …
Special Offer from Epson and Retail Tech!
If you already have old Epson printers, you are in luck! Epson is offering a Recycle and Rebate incentive for a $25 discount. To compliment this deal, Retail Tech is taking an additional $25 off TM-T88V and Ready Print T20 single-station printers. Purchase from Retail Tech today and save your …
The Building of a Brand: 2.9.11
"If you build it, he will come." Movie literate readers may be asking, what does Field of Dreams and branding have in common? Quite honestly, it doesn't matter. The quote from this movie goes far beyond the context of the words. Brands need to be constructed from the ground up in order for …
Restaurant Owners: Choose the right Retail Technology Provider!
As a follow-up to my recent blog post: IT Managers: Are you asking the right questions? The NRA released 8 Essential Elements of POS Ownership. This guide provides direction on how hospitality/restaurant owners should select the right retail technology provider. …
IBM POS Hardware: Retail-Hardened
Before IBM passes along products to resellers, like Retail Tech, IBM POS Hardware products are put through a number of rigorous tests. "Retail-Hardened" is the coined term IBM uses for these tests, including: Electrostatic discharge tests demonstrating the ability to withstand static shock, no …
Are Two-sided receipt printers better?
Is your retail store interested in 2-sided receipts? Read this article posted by IBM to learn all the facts about 2-Sided vs. 1-Sided receipts. You may be surprised what you find out! Retail Tech, Inc. focus on service and commitment to our customers has allowed us to evolve into an industry …
Epson Rebate Offer extended through 3.31.11
Recycle and Rebate Program has been extended: take advantage of this today! The all new Epson TM-T88V, Epson TM-T70, and Epson ReadyPrint T20 are all offering $25 off for sending in any single-station POS Printer. Read on for more details: http://pos.epson.com/recycle_rebate_landing_page …
IT Managers: Are you Asking the Right Questions about POS Hardware?
Is your business looking to upgrade to a new POS Hardware platform? Are you in the process of finding a reliable reseller? If we were IT managers, these are the questions we would ask! What can you tell me about your company? While this may seem obvious, a lot of people forget to ask this …
National Retail Federation: Retail Tech TopPICKS: 1.19.11
After a shortened trip due to a projected blizzard in NYC, I am proud to say that I survived my first trade show, a National Retail Federation show in NYC. I knew that the "Big Show" would be a one of a kind experience. I did not fear I would perish before my return to Minnesota, instead, I came …
Retail Tech is Going Green!
Retail Tech is proud to announce a plan to lessen our environmental footprint. We have now implemented a waste reduction system that reuses acceptable point of sale shipping materials in our efforts toward going green. …
NEW! IBM Self Checkout System 6: Call Retail Tech for more details!
Highlights Modular platform with separate scanning, payment and bagging units helps optimize front-end checkout Offers retailers opportunity to speed checkout, optimize floor space, improve cash management with cash recycling, and offer real investment protection Designed for ease of use by …
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After exhibiting at the 2010 IAAPA Trade Show, Retail Tech is now a certified active member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions. Contact Dave Mayer: dmayer@retailtechinc.com if you have questions regarding the IAAPA trade show and industry specific services …
IBM SurePoint Touch Display brings home iF design award
December 2010 International Forum Design The new IBM SurePoint infrared touch display has been awarded the 2010 iF design award for "Outstanding Quality in Design." Attributes of the display that brought home the prize include: Retail-hardened point of sale interface Versatile I/O connectivity …
Integration Center Press Release: 12.23.10
Retail Tech Expands Integration Facility Chanhassen, MN, December 2010 Retail Tech, a leader in point of sale hardware solutions, recently expanded its integration and staging facility. With the capability to custom load operating systems and software, Retail Tech saves customers valuable …