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Why Secure, Reliable Connectivity is Mission-Critical for Retailers

Retail TouchPoints

Retail businesses are no longer self-enclosed entities where everything revolves around a checkout and some inventory management software. A strong network infrastructure supports everything from payment processing and inventory management to customer engagement and security, ensuring business continuity and long-term growth.

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How Hot Topic and Lamps Plus Mastered Inventory Management and More

Retail TouchPoints

They are at the cusp of all things digital, which drives us on everything, from payment options to search — and ultimately, from a merchandising platform standpoint. We also offer a dropship program, all driven through the platform. It manages our BOPIS component. For our customers it’s all about breadth.”

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RFID Technology: Enhancing Retail Efficiency While Protecting Consumer Data

Retail TouchPoints

RFID uses electromagnetic fields to automatically identify and track tags attached to objects, offering retailers precise control over inventory and enabling real-time data analytics to enhance operational efficiency. For customers. RFID can enable personalized product recommendations and a more seamless in-store experience.

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Nike, Calvin Klein and Other Major Brands in Vietnam Enhance Order and Inventory Management

Retail TouchPoints

As more customers shifted their shopping online during the pandemic and demand for services like buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) increased, ACFC rolled out its new Magento ecommerce platform and integrated it with Retail Pro Prism POS retail management software to more efficiently manage inventory and orders across its network of brands.

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The Future of In-Store Tech: How Digital Innovation is Shaping Retail

Retail Focus

Contactless and Frictionless Payments Long checkout lines have been a longstanding frustration for shoppers. To combat this, retailers are embracing contactless and frictionless payment solutions. IoT and Smart Inventory Management The Internet of Things (IoT) is revolutionising inventory management.

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Why Apps Are Vital for Businesses in the Retail Industry and Beyond

Retail Focus

These retail giants understand that an app is far more than a mere transaction platform. Through real-time inventory checks, personalized suggestions, and a simple purchase process, they enhance convenience for consumers while capturing valuable data that can further improve the shopping experience.

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7 Questions Every Retailer Should be Asking Itself About Ecommerce and Shopper Loyalty

Retail TouchPoints

Retailers today are often sold “best in class” component software platforms, as if they are the answer to success. But simply buying all of those platforms — CDP, POS, Loyalty, Promotions, Ecommerce, package payment terminals, and pricing and inventory management software — doesn’t automatically put retailers on the path to success.