US consumer confidence rises while spending level falls
When taking a look at the current landscape of consumer sentiment across the United States, retailers may be a bit confused. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2013
Online merchants see benefit of brick-and-mortar locations
When internet shopping first became popular, there was a clear distinction between going online to browse for and purchase products and doing the same at retailers’ brick-and-mortar locations. Continue reading
Online customer returns can be managed with retail software
When it comes to shopping online, many consumers prefer this channel as it provides more convenience, fast transactions and easier product comparison. Continue reading
Bad news for UK retailers in latest sales reports
The past few months have not been encouraging for retailers in the United Kingdom, as sales have been less-than-stellar. Continue reading
Mobile POS solutions quickly gaining traction in the retail industry
Cash transactions were the norm within the retail industry for many years. Then along came credit and debit cards, which were beneficial for both businesses and consumers in that these products allowed merchants to quickly process payments and shoppers to keep accurate track of their finances. Continue reading
Make the most of networking at this year’s Retail Pro Global Conference
Every retailer knows that without networking with industry peers, businesses may not fulfill their full potential. Continue reading
Just how important is ecommerce for the retail industry?
Retailers around the globe know how important ecommerce is for their businesses, but some may think that it could be a fleeting trend, meaning that merchants are not investing in solutions that meet consumers’ online shopping needs. Continue reading
Time and effort required to successfully switch ecommerce platforms
There are many processes and procedures that retailers decide to change to improve operations. These alterations can be based on consumer demands, market fluctuations, expanding operations and other factors. Continue reading
Opinions vary on the state of the US retail industry
The economic recession hit many sectors throughout the country hard, but perhaps none more so than the retail industry. Continue reading
Rising consumer optimism helping to bolster US retail sales
Without consumer purchases, retailers know they wouldn’t last long. Continue reading
