Monthly Archives: April 2012

5 things that can go horribly wrong in store

Retailers have enough to worry about without having to think about their in-store equipment.  But with Vista Retail Support’s five handy tips, you can make a few shop adjustments to ensure you don’t lose any precious selling time. 1. Beware of … Continue reading

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Don’t fail to prepare for the London Olympics

With just over 90 days to go before the start of the London 2012 Olympics, have you started thinking about how much your business will be effected? The sporting extravaganza is expected to provide a boost to the UK economy. … Continue reading

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Minimise the risk of theft at the self-checkout

Although theft could be a deterrent for embracing self-service solutions, most retailers realise that the cost savings still outweigh the losses. And there are a few ways for retailers to help prevent those losses. They include: Staff the self-checkout areas … Continue reading

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4 ways retailers can embrace ‘rapid’ retailing

Buying behaviour is influenced by convenience, speed and effective in store technology. Shoppers are increasingly impatient and want a ‘rapid retailing’ experience.  Driven in part by the instant nature of digital technology and proliferation of mobile devices, consumers expect instant … Continue reading

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6 reasons retailers need social media

Social media is more than just a tool for looking at pictures of your friends and reminiscing about times past.  It’s about using web-based and mobile technologies to turn communication into interactive dialogue. There are 845 million active users on Facebook and … Continue reading

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