Like many 21st-century managers, retail managers are faced with a big technological question: How can you best use technology to manage the various operations that keep your business going? Retail businesses require many different steps and... Continue Reading

In an increasingly cashless economy, the old, one-size-fits-all point-of-sale (POS) system with payment terminals, touch screens, etc., may not be enough for your restaurant anymore. Regardless of what type of restaurant you run—from quick-service shops and... Continue Reading

Did you know there’s a name for those little chips that have shown up on debit and credit cards in the past few years? They’re called EMV chips—it’s an acronym that stands for Europay, MasterCard, and... Continue Reading

We’re living in a data-driven world. Given how quickly the concept of big data has grown in recent years, incorporating it into an eCommerce business model is a must. According to eMarketer reports, eCommerce sales were... Continue Reading

Barcodes make modern retail possible. Think about the number of products you’ll buy between now and the end of the year. Without an efficient way to track those products and ring them up, you’d never get... Continue Reading

With 2018 right around the corner, it’s time to think about your future and the future of your business. What does the next year have in store, and what can you do about it in-store? The... Continue Reading

It’s easy to get caught up in the grind of retail. Open the shop, talk to the customers, clean up, sell things, clean up again, close the shop, manage the register, and then clean up one... Continue Reading

“I can’t find this in my size/color/preferred Disney character—are there any more in the back?” We’ve all heard (or used) this customer question. If you’re on the selling end, more often than not there is no... Continue Reading

Open source eCommerce software—like other business software—can make or break you. It brings up a lot of questions right out of the gate, such as: Is it a good choice for my small business? Is it powerful... Continue Reading

While retailers and brands take pride in having large assortments, it’s becoming more difficult for consumers to make a choice. Consumers may love having options, but they don’t want to spend hours rifling through a volley... Continue Reading