VARs know that point-of-sale hardware and software is not a “copy & paste” proposition. Every retailer or restaurant has differing needs or industry-specific concerns, yet cheap or “free” POS providers will suggest that any setup will do. Auto-Star’s Josh Wintoniak joined the TEConnect Podcast to dispel that myth and help explain how to talk to…
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News Release The Company’s Growing Partner Program focuses on leveraging smarter and more agile technology that empowers retailers to thrive and prosper with an ecosystem of solutions Research Triangle Park, N.C. March 17, 2023 – The Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Partner Program experienced 80% growth in just one year since initially launching in…
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Join us at RetailNOW 2023! July 30 – August 1, 2023 The Gaylord Palms Orlando, FL Booth #TBD Get ready for the retail IT channel’s #1 trade show, education conference, and networking event! RetailNOW 2023 in Orlando will offer everything you have come to expect from the RSPA – plus several new features including: Niche and…
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Join us at VARTECH 2023! We are excited to be back at the VARTECH event for two days of valuable education, conference, and networking. Join us in September! Sept 11-12, 2023 San Antonio, TX VARTECH enables value-added resellers to cultivate rewarding relationships with hardware manufacturers and software solution providers. Vendors and resellers of POS, ADC,…
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The independent grocery industry converged on Las Vegas at the end of February for The NGA Show 2023, and Auto-Star was there to connect with our valued industry partners and customers. The show gave thousands of grocers the opportunity to stay up to date on the latest grocery trends, as well as the political and…
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This past year was one to behold, and as we kick off the new year, it’s vital we look back at 2022 and see the shifts that changed the retail and pharmacy industry. How did the way we operate change as we settled into a new normal where convenience is king and supply availability is…
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Everything. Everywhere. All of the time. The National Retail Federation held “Retail’s Big Show” at the Javits Center in New York City from January 14th to 27th, 2023, and Auto-Star was excited to once again be a part of it. The Big Show plays host to more than 950 exhibitors over 300,000 square feet of…
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Before 2020, most consumers considered grocery shopping an in-person activity. The COVID-19 pandemic forced shoppers online to get the foods and essential products they needed. However, e-commerce, supported by online grocery technology, continued when brick-and-mortar stores and supermarkets reopened. Statista reports that this trend continues, noting 30% of younger shoppers are willing to shop for…
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What Your Retail Pharmacy Needs to Prepare for Cold and Flu Season Cold and flu season is almost upon us, and it will assuredly wreak havoc on your pharmacy clientele. Because this is the first year of returning to more “normal” operations since the pandemic, and because some states are easing isolation requirements and other…
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Boost Gift Card Sales, Just in Time for the Holiday Season In retail, customer loyalty is like the Holy Grail, especially during the holidays. But if raiding empty tombs isn’t your thing, gift cards are a much easier way to foster customer loyalty. Once a customer is introduced to your store through a gift card,…
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