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3 Tips to Maintain Retail Holiday Success

January 17, 2023

A blue shopping bag with "sale" on the front, and a small shopping cart with a gift card inside. Behind them are a variety of shopping bags.

The holiday shopping season has come and gone, and retailers are looking ahead to the new year. If your store or brand had a successful retail holiday season, you may be wondering how to maintain that momentum in the quieter months to come. We have a few tips!   How to Maintain Retail …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, Retail Environment Tagged With: holiday shopping, point of sale, pos solutions, retail, retailing

Take Charge of Omnichannel for Retail Success

December 13, 2022

woman using phone and omnichannel shopping

Today’s retail customers are constantly moving between in-person and online shopping. A shopper may browse online and purchase in-store, or order online and exchange in-store, to list a few examples. Whatever the scenario, it’s important for retailers to be aware of their store’s omnichannel …

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Why Choose Retail Tech for POS System Repair?

May 24, 2022

POS system repair

In a busy restaurant, retail store or small business, point of sale equipment is heavily relied on for day to day operations. So, when a piece of POS hardware malfunctions or breaks, it can cause a major disruption for customers, employees, and the business as a whole. Retail Tech’s POS system …

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7 Benefits of Point of Sale Systems

March 18, 2022

benefits of point of sale systems

Today’s point of sale systems are highly functional, with capabilities far beyond processing orders and taking payments. POS systems collect, organize and present information that helps retailers and restaurant owners save time, money and effort. In short, point of sale makes business operations …

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Three Metrics to Pull from Point of Sale Data

January 18, 2022

point of sale data to track

Now more than ever, retail stores and small business are finding new and inventive ways to do more with less. Whether that’s leveraging digital marketing, offering creative promotions, or shaking up branding and merchandising, retailers are making it work. That includes making full use of every tool …

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5 Necessities for Retail Technology

November 18, 2021

retail technology

The retail environment has been changing for many years, but the pandemic significantly accelerated those changes. But while customer behavior has shifted, many foundational practices and preferences remain the same. As we move through and out of the pandemic, retail technology will play a …

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How to Avert Supply Chain Challenges Using Point of Sale

November 2, 2021

supply chain challenges

By now, most U.S. retailers and consumers have felt the effects of the supply chain issues that have plagued much of the world for the last several months. As the holiday shopping season approaches, brands and retailers are working overtime to secure the products they need to sell in order to meet …

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6 POS Reports That Make Restaurant Management Easier

September 16, 2021

POS for restaurant management

Running a restaurant is difficult in the best of times. After the past couple of years, restaurant owners and managers are under more pressure than ever. But your point of sale system can make restaurant management easier, if you know which data to pull. Here are a few of the point of sale …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, Restaurants Tagged With: point of sale, pos solutions, restaurant, restaurant technology

Three Tips to Minimize Risk of Data Breaches

March 16, 2021

tips to prevent data breaches

Data breaches have grown increasingly common among retail stores, not only exposing sensitive customer data, but harming the store or brand’s public image and reputation. A data breach can be very costly for all parties involved, which is why it’s vital to take all necessary precautions against …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, POS Solutions, Retail Environment Tagged With: data, point of sale, pos solutions, security

How POS Data Can Improve Digital Marketing

February 25, 2021

POS for digital marketing

When doing digital marketing, it’s easy to get caught up in likes, retweets and subscriptions. All of those are important to some degree, but for retailers, the ultimate goal of digital marketing is simple: to sell more products and increase overall revenue. By integrating marketing efforts with …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech Tagged With: marketing, point of sale, retail

6 Lessons From 2020 for Retail Success in 2021

February 11, 2021

2020 lessons for retail

After a tumultuous year, retail store owners and managers are beginning 2021 with some degree of clarity on what the year will hold. Hopefully, retail will look more like it did pre-pandemic, but it’s likely that current conditions – capacity limits, mask requirements, and customer hesitation – will …

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10 Reasons to Use a Point of Sale System

December 17, 2020

point of sale system

Today’s point of sale systems do much more than take payments and make change. They can collect and track customer data, manage store inventory and employee schedules, facilitate digital and physical marketing efforts, and much more. If your retail store or restaurant is still using a cash register …

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Get Ready for Holiday Shopping with a Register Health Check

October 22, 2020

register health check

At Retail Tech, retail is our business. Over the past several months, we’ve heard from our customers about the significant challenges and severe impacts that the Covid-19 pandemic has had on their businesses in 2020. Retail Tech wants to help retail stores end the year strong. As retailers prepare …

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How to Retain Restaurant Customers Using Point of Sale

October 13, 2020

restaurant customers

Running a profitable restaurant is challenging in the best of times. Today, restaurants are struggling like never before. Amidst these unprecedented challenges, owners and managers are doing all they can to engage and retain restaurant customers, trying new offers and incentives to get customers in …

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What is POS Hardware and How Can It Boost Business?

September 14, 2020

POS Hardware

Whether you’re new to retail or have been in the industry for several years, the prospect of upgrading to a new point of sale (POS) system can be daunting. In an effort to demystify the products and the process, we’re sharing a brief overview of POS hardware components, and why a point of sale …

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What is Unified Commerce?

July 9, 2020

unified commerce

And how can it help retail stores boost business in the new retail landscape? The shift from physical retail toward e-commerce was well underway before 2020. But when the coronavirus pandemic hit, with store closures and stay home orders, the move to digital retail went full speed ahead. Now, as …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, Retail Environment Tagged With: point of sale, retail, retail environment, Retail Tech, retailers, retailing

Managing Returns and Exchanges as Retail Reopens

June 11, 2020

returns and exchanges

Returns and exchanges are an inevitable aspect of retail, and that is truer now than ever. Studies show that e-commerce has up to three times the return rate of brick and mortar retail. Stores that pivoted to online sales or curbside pickup during coronavirus closures may be facing an influx of …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, Retail Environment Tagged With: point of sale, retail, retail environment, retail industry, retail store, returns

How a POS System Can Keep Track of Kitchen Costs

May 13, 2020

kitchen costs

Restaurants operate on thin margins, and every cost-saving measure can make all the difference to a struggling restaurant’s bottom line. This was true before COVID-19, and it is even more pronounced now, as most restaurants have closed or pivoted to carry out and delivery service only. With …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, POS Solutions, Restaurants Tagged With: budget, point of sale, pos solutions, restaurant, restaurant technology

How to Clean and Disinfect a POS System

April 6, 2020

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As grocery and other retail stores continue to provide essential services to their communities, it’s vitally important that POS systems are frequently cleaned and disinfected, to protect both workers and customers from the spread of COVID-19. We have a few general tips and guidelines for how to …

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Save Time and Boost Efficiency with Point of Sale

March 18, 2020

efficiency

A point of sale system is a retailer’s best friend. Not only can it perform the basic function of a retail store or restaurant – processing payment – but it can streamline processes, improve efficiency, and ultimately save a significant amount of time and money. Here are a few ways a point of …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, POS Solutions, Retail Environment Tagged With: inventory, point of sale, pos, pos solutions, restaurant, retail

Is it Time to Upgrade Your POS System?

February 18, 2020

upgrade POS system

It can be difficult to know when it’s time to upgrade your point of sale system. If your POS hardware is doing everything you need it to, it’s tough to justify the expense of a new POS system. But don’t wait until your hardware stops functioning completely. Upgrading to a new system could streamline …

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Retail Tech Announces New Office Building

January 15, 2020

new office building

Retail Tech Inc. was founded in 2000 with just two employees and one 1,800 square foot warehouse. Over the past 20 years, we have grown significantly, thanks in no small part to our dedicated team and loyal customers. Now, with nearly 200 employees, we have officially outgrown our current office, …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, News Tagged With: point of sale, Retail Tech

Are Your Customers Advocates?

December 11, 2019

Retail Shopper

Your retail store has loyal customers. But does it have advocates? The difference between loyal customers and advocates is small, but important. Customers may shop frequently, take advantage of promotions and make large purchases. But an advocate has a relationship with a retail store or brand that …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, Retail Environment Tagged With: point of sale, pos, retail store

Use Your POS Data to Improve Product Performance

October 24, 2019

Sale or bargain rack

Retail analytics and performance metrics can be powerful tools for understanding customer behavior, seasonal trends, inventory issues and all other facets of retail management and operations. One benefit of using these tools is that they are already available to store owners and managers – in your …

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Best Tips to Run Effective Promotions

April 30, 2019

promotion

Sales, specials and promotions can be an effective tool, both for drawing new and existing customers into a store, and getting them to spend more once they’re in. But when promotions are executed broadly, haphazardly, or without a specific goal or target in mind, they can actually hurt the bottom …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, Retail Environment, Sales and Marketing Tagged With: point of sale, retail, retail store, retailers, retailing

What Should You Consider When Choosing a POS System?

January 30, 2019

choosing a pos system

For restaurants and retail stores, a point of sale (POS) system can be a powerful tool to increase efficiency, customer service and sales. But the benefits of a POS system are only fully realized if the system is tailored to the business and its needs. This is why choosing a POS system is so …

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Focus on Inventory and Pricing to Maximize Sales

January 24, 2019

maximize sales

Shoppers tend to have heightened expectations when shopping at a brick and mortar retail store. This can be both good and bad for retailers who are looking to maximize sales. On the positive side, a happy shopper who had previously only shopped online, but who has a positive in-store experience, is …

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Turn Holiday Shopping into Year-Round Success

December 6, 2018

holiday shopping

The holiday season creates many opportunities for small business success. During this busy shopping season, especially with the recent movement to “shop small,” local retailers can attract new customers, increase sales, and build momentum for the year to come. However, those things don’t just happen …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, Retail Environment Tagged With: holiday shopping, point of sale, retail, retail environment, retail store, retailers, small business

Using Retail Analytics to Drive Sales

October 25, 2018

retail analytics

Analytics are a key indicator in any type of business, but they’re especially important when sales and customer satisfaction are key to success. We’ve previously written a blog post on the importance of evaluating restaurant analytics, but, of course, restaurants and retail stores can be quite …

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Essential Considerations for Food Truck POS Systems

August 9, 2018

food truck POS

Food trucks are a great way for aspiring and up-and-coming restaurateurs to break into the restaurant business. In addition, established restaurants often start food trucks in order to reach new customers and add revenue streams. To maximize the potential of these popular restaurants on wheels, …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, Restaurants Tagged With: point of sale, pos, pos solutions, restaurant

Increase Customer Engagement with Your POS System

May 16, 2018

engagement

On our point of sale blog, we’ve written extensively about the changing retail industry, discussing customers’ desire for engagement and personal connections when they shop. These shifts aren’t just present in retail environments – they’re occurring in restaurants as well. So what can restaurant …

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Cut Costs and Save Money with a POS System

April 18, 2018

pos system

Not only can a POS system do more than a traditional cash register, but it could also improve the efficiency, organization and overall function of a retail store or restaurant. This, in turn, could improve business operations, saving a significant amount of time, effort and money. But how, …

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New Tactics Are Essential As Retail Landscape Shifts

November 21, 2017

traditional retail is changing

The increasing popularity of online shopping, combined with years of chronic overbuilding and shifting consumer preferences, has led to what some are calling the “retail apocalypse.”  While the word “apocalypse” is probably much too dramatic, it’s true that traditional retail is experiencing a …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech Tagged With: business, point of sale, retail, retail environment, retail store, Retail Tech, retailers, retailing

Evaluating Restaurant Performance Metrics

October 13, 2017

restaurant performance metrics

The restaurant industry is notoriously difficult. Long-term restaurant success and profitability can be hard to achieve, making it vital to be aware of the day-to-day performance of the business. To make that easier, PointofSale.com recently published an article highlighting seven key restaurant …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech, Restaurants Tagged With: business, point of sale, pos, restaurant, restaurant technology

In Today’s Retail Industry, Personal Connection is Key

September 21, 2017

personal connection in retail

It seems that every article or thinkpiece that discusses the retail industry has one message: retail is dying. But, as a company that works closely with retailers of all different sizes and in different markets, we at Retail Tech know that is simply not true. Retail is changing, yes, and business …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech Tagged With: point of sale, retail, retail environment, retail store, retailers

Adapting to a Changing Retail Industry

June 30, 2017

retail industry

There’s no denying it: the retail industry is changing. In fact, some experts claim that retail – or, more accurately, traditional brick and mortar retail – is dying. And in the face of falling profits, store closings and bankruptcies, it may seem as if that’s the case. But retail can’t – and …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech Tagged With: point of sale, retail, retail industry, retail store, retailers

How to Change a Loyalty Program without Angering Customers

May 22, 2017

loyalty program

If you’re starting a new business, it’s common to want a rewards program that offers big incentives to your customers. A high-value loyalty program is a great way to get new customers in the door and keep them coming back. But this could come back to bite you down the road, when your business is on …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech Tagged With: hospitality, loyalty program, point of sale, pos hardware, pos solutions, restaurant technology, retail, rewards program

Consumer Trends Call for New Retail Strategies

November 7, 2016

Welcome to the Future of Retail

Reinventing Retail for 2020 Shopping is a large part of every culture. Whether it is getting the basics or going for the new and fun items, retail has been around for over 100 years. Shopping has evolved from the “mom and pop” shops to giant global corporations that offer just about anything. Now …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech Tagged With: payment systems, point of sale, pos, pos equipment, pos hardware, pos solutions, retail, retail environment, retail store, Retail Tech

Why Your Chip Card is Still Not Accepted Everywhere

August 16, 2016

Chip reader on Verifone Machine

Slow Transition for a Big Change to Chip Card Processing Most companies now have chip card readers, but some have been slow to implement the new technology. The United States began accepting chips on credit cards on October 1st, 2015. This also made merchants responsible for fraudulent charges made …

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Top 10 Benefits of Using a Point of Sale (POS) System

July 22, 2016

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Cash Registers Vs. POS Systems For many years, cash registers were the only way to go when completing sales in a store, shop, or restaurant. But with the advent of technology, the options have expanded to a variety of systems that work best for your business. Point of Sale systems have many …

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What’s Happening in POS Trends for 2016?

June 20, 2016

Portable Chip reader

In the midst of the technological age, changes occur at a rapid rate. It is nearly impossible to keep up with the changes, but it is possible to be adept at the changes that occur. Keeping ahead of the POS trends is one way to stay updated on what technological changes will be occurring soon. Cash …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech Tagged With: mobile technology, payment systems, point of sale, pos, pos hardware, pos solutions, technology

Top 3 Benefits of POS Mobility

May 3, 2016

App pay in a coffee shop

Is It Time to Add Mobile Technology to Your POS System? A large percentage of consumers have smartphones or other mobile devices, and the numbers will continue to rise as the price of devices continues to decrease. With the advent of online banking and mobile payments, businesses have taken to …

Filed Under: Latest in Tech Tagged With: blog, payment systems, point of sale, pos equipment, pos solutions, Retail Tech, sales blog, technology

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