 An independent retailer's survival lies in staying up-to-date on cutting edge technology and retail trends. RTRG partners know the challenges you face and through technology we will help you overcome them. We want you to succeed; that is why every week we feature expert advice and information from RTRG partners and retail specialists.
Here are a few of the recent articles to help in your business:
How to Implement a Membership Program with your Point of Sale System
Our store has a membership program, in which people buy an annual membership and get a variety of benefits and discounts. We would like to merge our membership database with our store POS so that our members automatically get a discount when they come in to the store to buy something. How do we go about merging those databases? (for pdf click here)
Retail Information Systems Provides Retailers Another Tool for Increasing Profits, Customer Loyalty and Satisfaction.
In a recent nationwide survey, 59% of consumers said they purchased in a retail store after receiving a merchant email. Are you emailing your clients on a regular basis? Learn how you can make this vital step a snap. (for pdf click here)
6 Simple Strategies for Creating Loss Prevention in a Retail Organization
What is Loss Prevention? Definition: Loss prevention is stopping or reducing loss of from shoplifting, employee theft, paperwork errors and poor safety procedures.
Recent figures indicate retailers lose over $35 Billion annually to shrink. Find out six simple strategies for loss prevention in your retail business... (for pdf click here)
20 Surefire Ways to Expand your Customer Base
A list of free and not-so-free ideas to help your business grow. Ten free or inexpensive ideas you can implement immediately in your business include: Build Your Database, Greetings and Clubs/Loyalty Programs.
Also, ten ideas may not be free, but you will see a return on your investment include: Direct Mail, Fax Broadcast and Opt-In E-mail. (for pdf click here)
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