4 Things Retailers Need to Know About Dark Stores and Fulfillment Centers In the United States, some of the most powerful retail stores rely on a hybrid sales design pairing eCommerce with in-store shopping and fulfillment for tremendous financial success. It’s a system that corporations, like Walmart and Target, have been using for years. However,…
3 Reasons Your Store Should Already Have a Tobacco Scan Data Incentive Program Convenience stores rely heavily on their sales of tobacco products, yet many miss out on opportunities to grow their sales and offer special discounts to customers. This can be done by integrating scan data into existing POS systems and enrolling in…
5 Reasons Why Power BI is the Best Option for Your Business Analytics The 2020 pandemic proved just how fast business could change and the importance of quickly and efficiently monitoring your enterprise. This is why The General Store has partnered with Microsoft to bring Power BI integration to our customers. Power BI…
The 5 Biggest Retail Trends to Watch in 2021 2020 has become one of the most influential years in history, affecting everything from our lifestyle choices to businesses of all sizes. After hurdling the challenges of this past year, retailers are asking themselves what comes next. The use of technology in retail has boomed in…
Discover 5 Reasons Why You Need a Retail Multi-store Management Solution Operating and managing multiple sores is complex and challenging. While the operational aspects of these businesses may not seem so different from a single store’s operations when examined individually, but when observed as a whole, their scale and variability require a unique management approach.…
How Online Retail Shops Benefit with eCommerce If you’re a brick-and-mortar shop owner, you have had to pivot your business several times throughout the last six months. COVID continues to affect retail, and the push toward online solutions is essential. Although COVID has made a lasting impact on traditional businesses this year, eCommerce is a…
Why Your Retail Location Should Offer Cash Discounting How to Determine if a Cash Discount Program Fits Your Business In a digital economy, there are many different payment method options to choose from, and customers demand a variety. As a retail business, you want to meet the demand; however, payment technology and integration often comes…
5 Top Tech Features Your Liquor Store Needs for a Future-Proof Solution Technology across many retail sectors is quickly advancing, giving many retailers everything they need and more for the point of sale (POS) systems and beyond. As technology continues to advance, more and more retail operations continue to rely on technology. It is wise…
Pros and Cons of Cloud-Based POS Systems in Retail It’s no secret that across the retail industry your point of sale (POS) system is the workhorse of your technology solutions. Not only does it help you and your operations complete sales, it can also help you better track inventory and manage your employees’ time, just…
Top Retail Trends to Watch in 2020 A new year is an exciting time for many organizations and 2020 is no different. However, the start of a new decade means a new era is about to begin across the retail industry. In fact, total global retail sales are projected to reach nearly $28 trillion by…