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5 Key Areas to Consider When Considering a POS
September 5, 2024

You’re at a point where you think you’ve narrowed down the point of sale solution [...]

Retail Pro Software Assurance Explained
July 30, 2024

Retail Pro is an investment for your retail business and ideally, we don’t want our [...]

Mission Critical: Your Data Back-Up Strategy
July 4, 2024

No - that’s not an exaggeration. This IS mission critical! If you don’t have a [...]

The Benefits of an Integrated Payment Processing System
July 4, 2024

Accepting electronic payments is an essential part of running a retail business. In fact, according [...]

Why Retailers NEED an Online Store
March 30, 2023

If you're a retailer and don't yet have an online store, we have 7 reasons [...]

The Simplicity of Shopify POS
February 14, 2023

My day as a marketer turned retailer - the story of how I learned Shopify [...]

Retail Pro Prism is SO Much More Than a Traditional POS System
February 1, 2023

Discover the reasons why more than 9,000 retailers world wide have chosen Retail Pro Prism [...]

POS Solutions – Comparing Apples to Oranges
January 16, 2023

New Year, New POS - A direct side-by-side comparison of the POS solutions we currently [...]

5 Reasons Why You NEED a Retail Operations Partner in 2023
December 23, 2022

Many retailers made it through 2022 thanks to their Retail Operations Partner. Here are 5 [...]

The Different Types of Cyber Attacks We’re Facing in Our Digital World
November 18, 2022

There are dozens of different types of cyber attacks retailers may not even be aware [...]

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Canadian Retail Solutions Assists Retailers with Personal Inventory Season
October 9, 2022

Save money, time, and headaches with our team of experts during your personal inventory count [...]

Success at the Largest Retail Show in Canada – Trends Apparel 2022
September 12, 2022

A Quick Recap of this Year's Show!The Trends Apparel Show is the largest and most [...]

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5 Summer Strategies to Boost Foot Traffic
July 19, 2022

Consumers are Returning to Physical Retail - Get Them Through YOUR Doors! [...]

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Cloud Based POS vs On Premise
June 24, 2022

There are two types of POS systems for retailers to consider - cloud based POS [...]

Retail POS: 10 Things to Consider When Choosing The Right One for YOUR Business
May 10, 2022

Whether you're a brand new retail business just starting off, or an established business looking [...]

Sustainable Retail: Getting Started
April 22, 2022

6 Simple, Yet Effective Tips for a Retailer to Begin Implementing Sustainability into their Business [...]

The Layers of Retail Technology
March 18, 2022

When you consider retail technology, the first thing that comes to mind for most people [...]

Moving Your Retail Store
February 24, 2022

Moving your retail store to a new location is never an easy task. Utilize this [...]

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The Value of a Retail Operations Partner
February 14, 2022

The obvious question - what exactly is a “retail operations partner”? When googled, there’s no [...]

The Wealthy Retailer® Podcast

Canadian Retail Solution’s CEO Dan Holman hosts dozens of retailers, retail owners, industry specialists, and more to produce #9 of the top 50 retail podcasts on the planet!

Retailer’s Best Friend Part II: The 3 Must-Use Sales Reports
January 30, 2024

For retailers, staying ahead in a competitive marketplace requires more than just offering great products; [...]

Retailer’s Best Friend Part I: The 3 Must-Use Inventory Reports
January 23, 2024

Effective inventory management is the cornerstone of a successful retail business. To make well-informed decisions, [...]

POS or P.O.Sh!t
January 16, 2024

In the world of retail, staying competitive means staying up to date with technology. One [...]

Making SMART Buying Decisions: Beyond Vendor Relationships
January 9, 2024

In the world of Retail, the importance of relationships cannot be overstated. Building strong connections [...]

Welcome to the New Year: Crafting Your Retail Resolutions for Success
January 2, 2024

As the calendar has turned and a new year has arrived, it's a time for [...]

Mastering Retail Leadership: The Power of a Well Organized Calendar
December 19, 2023

In the fast-paced world of retail, success often hinges on effective leadership. Retail leaders must [...]

The Power of an Empty Inbox: Decluttering Your Digital Life
December 12, 2023

In our fast-paced, digitally connected world, email has become an integral part of our daily [...]

Counting Traffic: Unlocking the Potential of In-Store Data
December 5, 2023

In the world of retail, understanding your customers and their behavior is a crucial component [...]

Greeting Guests in Your Store vs. Meeting Guests: Understanding the Key Differences
November 28, 2023

In the world of retail, the way you meet and engage with your guests can [...]

It’s Crunch Time: 6 Steps to Sales Success This Holiday Season and Beyond…
November 21, 2023

Is your team ready? Do they have the tools they need to win this holiday [...]

You Are Here to SERVE, Not HELP!
November 14, 2023

In our ultra fast-paced world of retail, the words "serving" and "helping" customers might seem [...]

Beyond Talent: 10 Essential Elements of Retail Success
November 7, 2023

In the dynamic world of retail, success isn't solely dependent on innate talent. While talent [...]

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3rd Party Selling for Ecommerce Stores
June 29, 2022

An example of 3rd party selling for ecommerce stores is ebay consignment, and Dan chats [...]

Profit, Cashflow, and Freedom
June 22, 2022

This week on The Wealthy Retailer®, Dan discusses a pharmacist turned entrepreneur's simple philosophy - [...]

The EXITpreneur – Tips for a Successful, Profitable Succession
June 15, 2022

This week, on The Wealthy Retailer®, Dan welcomes EXITpreneur Joe Valley to discuss the most [...]