Choosing a point of sale system that’s just right for your business is incredibly important. But even more important is selecting the right provider to help you select, implement, and support your POS system and your business going forward. At Canadian Retail Solutions, we strive to understand our client’s business needs to help them determine which […]
Category Archives: Retail Technology
Peace of Mind in your Technology If you are our average client, you are an established retailer, well versed in using Retail Pro Version 8 with 5-15 years of experience. Chances are over that time period you’ve suffered, or come close, to the stomach-in-throat stress of your computer hardware physically failing, getting hit with malware […]
Look at Instagram, email marketing, videos, Facebook, and new and emerging social media. All have given new startups and incumbent retailers a phenomenal new path to be a part of their customers lives, every day. There are thousands of what we call “garage front” retailers. Fast Fashion and the Internet have created an easy access […]
You’ve likely heard all about WannaCry or XData Ransomeware that is making the rounds. What is ransomware? How can you avoid it? Here are some resources to help you know more and to stay safe. What is ransomware? Ransomware prevents users from accessing their system by locking the system’s screen or by locking the users’ files […]
How do people find your store today? Customers may use their iPhone, Android, iPad, tablet, laptop or car but they ultimately will use a search engine to find you. Google is the GIANT. Estimates range between 65 and 70% of all searches are made with Google. There is a reason that the company name is also […]
Wanted: The Perfect POS System Ask any successful retailer and they will tell you how important it is to find the right POS system for your business. But where do you start? How do you find that perfect POS system for your business? Easy! Just follow these 4 steps and get that important to-do checked […]
Over the last 10 years, due to enormous advances in the industry, technology has become inseparable from the retail experience. One of the many advances in retail technology is alternate payment methods, such as mobile payments. Mobile Payment Methods ApplePay ApplePay, a method developed by Apple, allows customers to pay using their iOS device (iPhone, […]
Over the last 10 years, due to enormous advances in the industry, technology has become inseparable from the retail experience. One of the many advances in retail technology is alternate payment methods, such as mobile payments. Mobile Payment Methods ApplePay ApplePay, a method developed by Apple, allows customers to pay using their iOS device (iPhone, […]
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on February 2, 2015 and was updated on January 19, 2016. What is merchandise planning, anyways? Ask 10 retailers “what is merchandise planning?” and you will probably get 10 different answers. At CRS, we define merchandise planning as the systematic approach to maximizing a retailer’s profitability and return […]
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published on February 2, 2015 and was updated on January 19, 2016. What is merchandise planning, anyways? Ask 10 retailers “what is merchandise planning?” and you will probably get 10 different answers. At CRS, we define merchandise planning as the systematic approach to maximizing a retailer’s profitability and return […]