Top Takeaways from the 2022 National Grocers Association (NGA) Show The National Grocers Association recently held their 2022 NGA Show at Caesars Forum Convention Center in Las Vegas. This event saw nearly a 20% increase of independent grocers, wholesalers, industry executives and technology providers from across North America. The in-person trade show was one…
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Pros and Cons of Curbside Pickup Technology: The Future of Buy Online Pickup In Store Before COVID-19 became part of our everyday lives, retail stores were already developing curbside pickup and delivery services into their business operations. Now, it’s a must-have for retailers, and it’s projected to continue its usefulness after the pandemic subsides. But,…
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4 Ways Easy Technology Can Help Retailers Going Green in 2021 As of now, the retail market is still floating in uncharted waters. Because the pandemic forced rapid developments in technology and changed consumers’ priorities, retailers need new ways of connecting with their customers to not fall behind on the latest trends in the industry.…
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Auto-Star Teams up with 24Seven Commerce to Offer Integrated Point of Sale and eCommerce Solution for Retailers MEDICINE HAT, AB and SAN JOSE, CA – Auto-Star Compusystems Inc., an innovative developer of point of sale solutions, and 24Seven Commerce, a global provider of integrated eCommerce software, are excited to announce the integration of the Star-Plus…
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4 Ways Retailers Must Adapt Their eCommerce Retail Channels and Strategy Post-Pandemic During the pandemic, retailers rushed to accommodate consumers in their hour of need through boosting their eCommerce sites and preparing retail strategies that worked around traditional retail. But with mask mandates lifting and the promise of normal sitting right around the corner, what…
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4 Key Features to Look for in a Pharmacy POS System Running your pharmacy is unlike operating any other retail store. And while that seems like a fairly obvious statement, it’s an essential concept you need to remember when implementing a point of sale (POS) system into your pharmacy. As a complex business, you…
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Even before the pandemic forced people to shop from their homes, many consumers already enjoyed the luxury of fast order fulfillment and shipping. But in 2020, buyers’ reliance on large retailers, like Amazon.com, increased significantly; from ordering groceries to buying furniture, shopping online seemed like the only viable option for people amidst social distancing and…
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Independent retailers need to leverage all of the tools they can to compete against big box competitors in an increasingly online world. Your customers want to shop local and support their friends and neighbors’ businesses but sometimes it’s just too tempting to buy from an online seller. Especially when you’re not sure if your…
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