July 25, 2022 by InVue Mobile point of sale systems are becoming popular for obvious reasons: they add efficiency and speed to the sales process, create easy connections between devices and allow for secure transactions and operational support.

March 2, 2022 by Derek Johnson, InVue Most consumers have encountered a common frustration about purchasing products in-store. You get to the retailer, go to a specific aisle, look for your product – and it’s not there. Now what?

Written by InVue Selling personal devices like smartphones, tablets and wearables on the retail floor can be incredibly lucrative - if you can convince shoppers to buy. All too often, in-store customers will examine devices, and perhaps talk to your salespeople, but won’t actually purchase a device, instead opting to buy online directly from the manufacturer. What can retailers do to close more sales?

That empty shelf might seem like a small thing, but to customers learning the item they seek is unavailable could be a loyalty deal breaker, prompting them to leave the store and seek the product they want somewhere else.

Written by Chris Gibson, InVue As the Chief Product and Marketing Officer for InVue, I often field the question, “Isn’t brick and mortar retail dying?” With the rise of e-commerce (even before the pandemic) and changing shopping habits, it is a fair question. Predictions about the future of retail walk a fine line between what the industry thinks consumers will want, and what technology can do to delight us.

In the modern retail environment, inventory management is critical to in-store efficiency. It helps minimise operating costs, protects the all-important retail bottom line and leads to greater customer satisfaction. Done well, retail inventory management prevents out of stocks, ensures products are in the correct location and caters to fluctuating product demand while also preventing a store from carrying excess stock. Here’s an insight into successful retail inventory management, including what it is, how it works, and the steps involved…

Two years after Covid first became an international headline, the Australian economy is continuing its recovery. In general, it’s performed better than most, courtesy of low interest rates and government stimulus. For retail, this has ensured Australian consumers have had extra cash in their pocket to ride out a turbulent time. So what point is the Australian economy at now, what’s on the horizon in the period ahead, and how will this affect retail?

When the discussion turns to inefficiency in a retail operation, the focus is often on the bottom line and doing more with less. But creating a more efficient operation isn’t just about streamlining a store and reducing unnecessary costs. Here’s an insight into the hidden costs on inefficiency and how they impact front-line retail associates.

In an era of retail where the customer experience is critical, mobile Point of Sale (mPOS) is emerging as a tool of choice for retailers, hospitality providers and businesses looking to cut the queue and bring a frictionless checkout experience to the consumer. But how do you choose the right mPOS system for your operation?