Retail has always been a game of numbers – traffic to sales, markup percentage, and profit against loss. But a startling number is that this year globally more than US$123…
How is mobile POS changing the face of customer service?
It’s no secret the retail landscape is rapidly changing. Where once shopping was all about product availability and face-to-face customer service, now the tech savvy consumer has the ability to…
The rise and rise of mobile Point of Sale
With its affordability, ease and convenience, Mobile Point of Sale is one of the fastest growing business solutions currently available. Spanning all industries from healthcare to retail, government and hospitality,…
Don’t let retail loss take the gloss off Mother’s Day
Australians are set to show mum just how much they care by forking out over $2 billion in the coming weeks as they ready for the gift giving bonanza of…
Top strategies to reduce retail shrinkage
Part 2 – Electronic Article Surveillance – Alarmed and alert Regardless of the size or location of a retail shopfront, loss prevention is a daily challenge. For Australian retailers it’s…
Staying a step ahead of the retail theft game
For as long as there has been retail there’s been the good ol’ five finger discount. And for as long as shop owners have been finding inventive ways to protect…
Why the numbers stack up for retail counting?
Retail has always been a game of numbers, with two critical elements at play: how many people walk through the door and how many proceed to make a purchase. In-store…
Business now driving the tablet trend
Where once the trusty tablet was all about entertainment and e-books, a new sector is now dominating sales, with business actively embracing the tablet trend. Deployed for field work, activity…
RFID in infographics
Here are some interesting facts on RFID trends, and how implementing RFID systems into your store can save your business time and money. Here are some interesting facts on RFID…
Why RFID is revolutionising retail?
RFID is one of the biggest innovations the retail landscape has enjoyed over the past 15 years, but this little acronym stands for a whole lot more than just radio…
How security can improve the customer experience?
Security might be the retailer’s concern, but when it comes down to the bottom line, better security benefits retailers and consumers alike. Done well, it allows customers a seamless experience…
Why do well-off people shoplift?
By Kathryn Westcott BBC News Magazine Chef Antony Worrall Thompson has apologised for shoplifting from a supermarket. But what makes people steal things when they have enough money to pay?…