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Data Protection - Preventative Measures

July 5, 2010

Data Protection – Preventative Measures

There is no question that Data Backups are imperative. A backup can save you and your business time, money, and an awful lot of stress. It is like an insurance policy for your business! But, what about preventative measures? What can you, as a retailer, do to prevent ever having to enter the crisis phase ...

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Data: A Retailers Greatest Asset

June 24, 2010

Data: A Retailers Greatest Asset

I would like to suggest that Data is a retailer’s greatest asset. Why? After working for a retail service provider for many years I can say, with confidence, that data loss is the single biggest cause for panic we see. It causes panic for our retailers, and panic for us!

Why does the thought of ...

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Data Backup: Can It Save You Money?

June 14, 2010

Does Backing Up Your Customer Data Actually Save You Money?

There is a lot of talk about Customer Data Backup. By now we all know and understand why it is important to backup our personal systems, wouldn’t want to lose all of those pictures from last years trip to Mexico now would you! But what about retailers, do they really ...

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PCI Security Compliance, Canada

April 28, 2010

In Canada, PCI Security Compliance has become a hot topic in the payment card industry. As the premier Point-of-Sale and Inventory Management provider in Canada, Canadian Retail Solutions Inc. works hard to monitor and educate retailers on the issues that matter to them. We want to help you understand how PCI Security Compliance will affect your credit card ...

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Payment Processing Systems to Comply with PA-DSS (PABP)

April 8, 2010

PA-DSS (PABP) Changing Retail Payment Process

As the premier Point of Sale (POS) and Inventory Management Software provider in Canada, Canadian Retail Solutions Inc. monitors the issues that affect retailers in Canada. Currently there is a movement to increase security standards in relation to debit and credit card processing systems. We want to help you understand how this will affect ...

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Chip and Pin Credit Cards Changing Payment Processing Practices

March 30, 2010

Chip and PIN (EMV) Credit Cards

There are some major changes coming into effect in the debit and credit card processing world which are causing considerable confusion for many retailers. As the premier Point of Sale (POS) and Inventory Management Software provider in Canada, Canadian Retail Solutions Inc. monitors the issues that affect our retailers. We want to help ...

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Top Ten Reasons why now is the time to upgrade your POS

February 24, 2010

Technology changes so quickly these days. It seems every three months something new and exciting is coming out and we are all struggling to play catch up. These changes in technology also affect your POS software – are you up to date? Here are the top ten reasons why now is the time to update your hardware and possibly ...

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Retail Pro and Helly Hanson Glide through any Storm Together

August 19, 2009

Since 1877, Helly Hansen has provided high quality, protective technical gear for survival, work and sport. This dynamic company concentrates on providing apparel ideal for protection in the harshest environments on the planet. Their gear is particularly useful because it is both waterproof and breathable.

According to their website, Helly Hansen’s target market is “people who work and/or play outdoors ...

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Retail Pro International New CEO

July 20, 2009

Retail Pro International, LLC Announces New CEO

FOLSOM, Calif. (July 15, 2009) Retail Pro International, LLC is pleased to
announce the appointment of Kerry Lemos as Chief Executive Officer.
As CEO, Kerry will be responsible for the vision, direction and expansion
of Retail Pro International, LLC. Kerry is a recognized ...

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Retail Pro International, LLC

July 19, 2009

Retail Pro International, LLC Acquires Assets of Retail Pro, Inc.
FOLSOM, Calif. (July 15, 2009) Retail Pro International, LLC announced
today that it has acquired the assets of Retail Pro, Inc. (on June 25th,
2009.) Retail Pro® is a leading software solution for specialty retailers,
represented by a global channel ...

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