Fall Into Success: How Seasonal Businesses Can Thrive with the Right POS Software The Autumn Surge of Seasonal Businesses As the crisp autumn air arrives and the leaves begin to fall, seasonal businesses such as apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and local farmers markets spring to life. These fall-focused ventures offer a unique opportunity to create…
Simplify the Payment Process in Your Liquor Store Summer is coming to a close soon. And that means you need to get your liquor store POS ready for fall football season. With access to cash getting more difficult, more consumers are using credit cards. This can increase the burden on small retailers through increased fees. Below,…
What is High-Risk Payment Processing? How is the Industry Changing and Tips Retailers Need to Know Understanding What Qualifies as High-Risk Payment Processing Certain types of businesses are statistically more likely to experience chargebacks, fraud, and other events that increase the financial risk of providing payment processing solutions. The industry labels these businesses “high-risk merchants.”…
Boost Your Sales with Integrated eCommerce Platforms In today’s dynamic retail landscape, integrating point of sale (POS) systems with eCommerce platforms has become a vital strategy for business growth. The General Store POS exemplifies this synergy by offering an integrated retail eCommerce solution that caters to the evolving habits of buyers and the demands of…
Stay Competitive and Profitable With Trending Retail Payment Solutions While many brick-and-mortar stores have reopened since the beginning of the pandemic, the way consumers shop and pay for goods has permanently changed. Retail payment processing methods are moving from physical currency to digital transactions as more consumers use credit cards and other contactless payment solutions.…
Save Time and Streamline Operations With EDI for Retail The conventional method of manually ordering and receiving products from vendors is a time-consuming and tedious process vulnerable to errors. Retailers are all too familiar with contacting their sales representatives to place inventory orders via phone or email. In contrast, tech-savvy retailers have adopted Electronic Data…
Simplify the Process of Selling Alcohol Online Today’s consumers expect convenience. Virtually any retail good is now available online at the click of a button. It comes as no surprise that customers are purchasing more online and that the liquor, wine, and beer industries were no expectation. In addition, the alcoholic beverage industry is growing…
Leading Retail Business Analytics Solution Reporting and analytics are essential to retail because they tell business owners precisely what’s happening in their company, from customer trends to inventory reports. With the significant shift in customer behavior since the pandemic, having a firm grasp on your business data is even more critical. The EY US Future…
Increase Retail Sales This Holiday Season This holiday season in the retail industry is as unpredictable as ever. Holiday retail sales are forecasted to increase from last year, though the expected growth is lower than usual and will likely be driven by inflation. With the trends and economic factors impacting holiday shopping, small businesses must…
Is Zero-Cost Credit Card Processing Really Free? The growing adoption of mobile and digital payments in recent years reflects our steady migration to a cashless economy. With consumers increasingly choosing electronic and digital payment methods in stores and online, card checkouts surged to $9.4 trillion in 2021, according to the Nilson Report. In addition, Mastercard…