Tag: point of sale pos
Where Will You Find Value? A Deep Dive into the Power of Integration
Big or small, a retailer has a range of technology options to improve security and loss prevention—but none of those should be used in a silo.
How Well Do You Know These Essential Inventory Control Techniques?
From an LP perspective, a strong understanding of how retail inventory is managed is crucial to resolving shrink-related issues. One basic but important component is knowing the inventory control techniques and accounting methods used by your company. The two most common are the “retail” method and the “cost” method of accounting.
The Retail CCTV Evolution
While the new “anti-establishment” world is rejecting globalization, will retail CCTV technology integration provide the panacea to retail risks?
What Causes Shrinkage in Retail? Addressing the 4 Top Causes
Not every loss prevention tool fits the needs and budget of every retailer. However, a combination of tactics makes an impact and reduces a store's shrinkage.
Use an Internal Audit Video to Appreciate the Big Picture
Throughout my career, I've seen some outrageous behavior captured on surveillance video. From performance and productivity issues—like employees showing up late and doing personal things on business time—to outright theft, I've seen it all.
Why Point-of-Sale Activation Technology Has Been Heralded as a Kingmaker
In a world where opposites attract, denial of service could be a force for good and put to commercial use, particularly in retail where organized retail crime gangs and opportunist thieves have had a free hand at disrupting legitimate business.
Can a “Smart” Register Drawer Positively Influence Customer Relationships?
No area of interaction in a bricks-and-mortar retail environment is more critical than that between the store staff and the customer, usually at the point-of-sale (POS).
Global Shopper Study Finds Retail Store Associates Believe They Can Provide Better Customer Service...
A large majority (66 percent) of surveyed retail associates believe that if they were equipped with tablets, they could provide better customer service and...
The Busiest Shopping Days Are Here: Top Tips to Prevent Holiday Shoplifting
According to ShopperTrak's historical data, 45 percent of all holiday shopper traffic falls during the top ten busiest days, beginning on Black Friday and dispersed throughout the end of the year. The top ten busiest shopping days for 2018, as predicted by ShopperTrak, are listed here.