Independent grocers often struggle to compete with big box stores and large chains that have extensive resources, wholesale buying power, and sophisticated inventory management systems. To level the playing field, grocers need access to solutions that minimize stockouts and optimize ordering processes through increased buying power, real-time inventory tracking, and automated warehouse ordering. For many…
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The holiday season is just around the corner, and many retailers — including grocers — are trying to figure out how to handle increased store traffic while dealing with ongoing labor shortages. One recent report showed that 63% of retailers were operating with a frontline employee deficit in the first part of 2023 — and…
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How Auto-Star Is Helping Our Customers Overcome Business Challenges Introduction Business challenges for our customers have been significant. For some, business came to a grinding halt during the lockdowns. For several years, supply chain shortages have wreaked havoc on business operations, causing headaches for owners and frustrations for customers. To add further pressure, the supply…
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A Deep Dive into The POS Technology Trends of 2022 and The Future of Retail The new year has arrived, and 2022 has more and more retailers asking themselves what kind of technology they should invest in. Our experts have reviewed industry trends and upcoming challenges and provided insight on how retailers can get ahead…
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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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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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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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Every year, businesses big and small take the necessary precautions to combat flu season. This year, however, businesses will have to ramp up their efforts as Covid-19 concerns persist well into 2021. Simultaneously fighting traditional flu season on top of a global pandemic, retailers are looking for new and inventive ways to keep staff healthy…
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The year 2020 has come to a close—and what a year it has been. For retailers across all industries, the past year’s challenges have been anything but ordinary. The coronavirus outbreak has affected every aspect of daily life, including the way people work, socialize, their recreational activities, and the way they shop. Before the pandemic,…
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Do you know what your point of sale system (POS) is capable of? For many, a POS is simply a means to process transactions, much like a cash register; however, there is enormous untapped potential in many POS systems that retailers can leverage to gain valuable insights for their business. Whether you have a brick-and-mortar…
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