This year’s National Retail Federation Show was jam packed and alive with activity. From a “What’s New” perspective there was nothing that blew me away but there were some refinements and enhancements of existing technology. The major focus was “Customer...
Read MoreRon Popeil made the phrase “Set it and forget it” famous on the infomercials selling his Ronco Rotisseries. The phrase made sense for that product but unfortunately it’s become the way many people manage their POS system. When they initially...
Read MoreScrutinize your margins- Can you find department where you can increase them 1%-2%- Reduction in energy costs have created some upward price elasticity 2. Evaluate the security of your systems and take the necessary steps to protect your data 3. ...
Read MoreWe’ve survived Black Friday and now have gotten past Cyber Monday. It was easy for me I ignored them. The whole concept of these retail gimmicks is simply a game of chicken between the big box retailers and the consumer....
Read MoreMany retailers have treated gift cards as an add-on on sale or incremental business. Gift cards are more than that, and should be displayed and presented to customers much more prominently. I have some clients who put up a holiday...
Read MoreMy cell plan is due to expire at the end of this month so I decided to pay a visit to local dealer and discuss my options. My mindset going in was the same as when I review my cable...
Read MoreThe news this week has been abuzz with the launching of Apple Pay and how its butting heads with Current C, the Walmart initiated payment solution. Both Best Buy and Target are also supporting the Current C mobile payment option....
Read MoreI’m in the midst of building a needs document for two clients as an evaluation tool for a new POS system. We are working together to gather all the relevant information on inventory, purchasing and receiving, the reports they use,...
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