By now, most retailers understand the importance of having an online presence. Unfortunately, too many of these companies are still underestimating the importance of mobile. It’s more than making your company website responsive on mobile devices. It means understanding mobile’s role in the buyer’s journey, from initial research to final purchase. A few statistics compiled… Continue reading Why Today’s Retailers Are Using Mobile to Increase Customer Engagement
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Optimizing Inventory Reconciliation with a Retail Software Solution
You look at the shelf and then double-check the tablet in your hand. The retail software system says you should have five widgets in stock, but the shelf’s empty. If this kind of discrepancy occurs frequently in your business, you may have an inventory management problem: a setup problem in the point-of-sale software, incorrect barcodes, operational… Continue reading Optimizing Inventory Reconciliation with a Retail Software Solution
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s Shopify Connector
In 2021, Microsoft announced a new partnership with Shopify and the goal was to offer a comprehensive solution between the eCommerce platform and Dynamics 365 Business Central. This partnership produced the Business Central connector in 2022, and this video provides an overview of the tool and its capabilities. This how-to video walks you through the… Continue reading Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central’s Shopify Connector
Point of Sale Experiences are Changing in the Luxury Retail Segment
Luxury retailers are continuously making technology investments to enhance the consumer experience, be it online or at physical stores. Consumer satisfaction in the luxury retail segment is strong but brands are evaluating how to improve point of sale (POS) experiences in stores. Brands are now considering new ways to use POS tools for in-store checkout,… Continue reading Point of Sale Experiences are Changing in the Luxury Retail Segment
Cloud-Based ERP and Hybrid Solutions are Making Inroads with Retailers
The retail industry is adapting to so many different consumer trends and structural issues, and retailers are looking at ways to simplify their business processes in 2022 and beyond. Modern ERP software solutions can help retailers with automation, managing forecasts, inventory replenishment, and more. So retailers are evaluating moves to cloud-based ERP solutions or even… Continue reading Cloud-Based ERP and Hybrid Solutions are Making Inroads with Retailers
Trust: The Key Ingredient to Keeping Luxury Retail Employees Motivated
While 2022 has been an economically turbulent year for all types of business, luxury retailers have witnessed another strong year of sales activity. A recent Bloomberg article cited how handbags, watches, jewelry, and cars are doing just fine in 2022, with Louis Vuitton and Chiristian Dior (LVCD) experiencing a 22% increase in sales this year.… Continue reading Trust: The Key Ingredient to Keeping Luxury Retail Employees Motivated
Removing Pain Points for Retailers with the Dynamic Duo, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central 365 and LS Central
Retail and omnichannel business are moving fast. With so many options for consumers, retailers need a unified software solution to manage core financial operations while also offering strong retail functionality, such as Point of Sale (POS), loyalty programs, replenishment, ecommerce, and staff management. A robust unified platform allows retailers to move away from managing separate… Continue reading Removing Pain Points for Retailers with the Dynamic Duo, Microsoft Dynamics Business Central 365 and LS Central
4 Ways Retail ERP Software Improves Inventory Replenishment
A retail ERP system is able to do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to automating inventory replenishment processes, but its forecasting strength resides with your data. There’s a lot that goes into forecasting, including integrating point-of-sale (PoS) systems to all your retail locations. If you’re a retailer starting to automate your replenishment… Continue reading 4 Ways Retail ERP Software Improves Inventory Replenishment
How to Address Common Security Vulnerabilities with a Zero Trust Model
The Covid-19 pandemic introduced many new processes for businesses and arguably the biggest was the emergence of a remote workforce. While working at home has been in place for some time, a remote workforce is currently a reality in the business world in 2022 and Information Technology (IT) departments are now struggling to adapt to… Continue reading How to Address Common Security Vulnerabilities with a Zero Trust Model
Special Orders: 3 Ways a Retail Management System Can Improve Your Process
Retailers can make special orders, or custom orders, a much simpler process. We’ve found that many retailers perform this task manually instead of employing an automated retail management system. Orders placed in a manual transaction can originate from various sources including counter transactions, a catalog, or a phone call. The order form is then handed… Continue reading Special Orders: 3 Ways a Retail Management System Can Improve Your Process