Thanksgiving holiday weekend shopping beats expectations

December 5, 2024

The five-day holiday shopping weekend, from Thanksgiving through Cyber Monday, was a busy one as an estimated 197 million shoppers went shopping, according to…

Navigating the evolving retail landscape: Meeting consumer expectations

by Jason Ten-Pow — CEO, OnrCX - BespokeCX - OnResearch

To remain competitive, retailers must provide a smooth omnichannel experience, allowing customers to transition effortlessly between websites, apps, and…

Shopping app use surging in popularity, revenue

October 2, 2024

Shopping apps have surged in the past five years with annual revenue of the market growing by 136% and hitting over $33 billion, according to a Statista…

Making The Right Investment: Wired Vs. Wireless Barcode Scanners

Discover the pros vs. cons of 1D/2D wired and wireless barcode scanners to elevate your operations with expert guidance from Star Micronics.

Footwear retailer WSS taps Aptos for mobile POS

July 22, 2024

WSS, a footwear and apparel company owned by Foot Locker, is deploying the Aptos One POS, a mobile-first point of sale application.

Foot Locker enhances rewards programs, upgrades mobile app

July 19, 2024

Foot Locker has debuted an enhanced FLX Rewards program and is upgrading its mobile app.

The 5 Best Star Receipt Printers

Discover the best Star receipt printer for your business. Star has several options suited for a variety of retail, restaurant, and hospitality locations.

Optimizing Omnichannel Experiences with Best Labeling Practices for SMBs

Explore the transformative power of Star Micronics' smart labeling solutions to elevate SMBs’ omnichannel experiences and increase customer satisfaction.

Why Food Packaging Labels Are Essential to Online Order Fulfillment

Online order fulfillment and food packaging labels increase restaurant and grocery stores’ productivity, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.

All-in-One Point of Sale System for Independent Retailers

National Retail Solutions POS: Streamlining Operations for Independent Retailers NRS provides point-of-sale (POS) solutions designed specifically for the…

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Merchant Credit Card Processing Solutions

NRS Pay is a merchant services solution tailored for small businesses. It aims to provide reliable and transparent credit card processing for retailers.

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Text messaging driving consumer purchases

February 20, 2024

When it comes to brand text messaging it seems consumers are paying attention — 75% report that SMS from brands routinely drive them to make a purchase and…

The Rise of Social Commerce: How Retailers Can Leverage Social Media

Explore social commerce and how retailers can leverage it to their advantage with Star Micronics' ecommerce and online ordering hardware.

Mobile testing: The key to navigating shopping surges

by Mav Turner — CTO of DevOps, Tricentis

A well-executed mobile testing strategy can be the key to success in the ever-expanding world of mobile shopping and can provide an exceptional shopping…

Mobile use, tech spend rebounds

January 17, 2024

Mobile, in terms of consumer spend and use, has rebounded after a one-year market slowdown in 2022 with consumer spending increasing to $171 billion, a 3% gain…

It’s That Time Of Year: Is Your Retail POS Technology Ready For Holiday Pop-Up Shops?

If you’re selling products at a holiday pop-up shop or market this year, the right retail POS technology can make all the difference.

Brick, Click, & Beyond: Dissecting Retail’s Hurdles and Designing the Ultimate CX Blueprint

Winning in today’s rapidly evolving retail landscape requires an urgent understanding of critical challenges in both brick-and-mortar and online sectors and…

Online holiday season to hit $221.8B, Cyber Monday to top $12B

October 12, 2023

The online holiday shopping season will be robust, according to Adobe, with a 4.8% growth in e-commerce, hitting $221.8 billion compared to last year.

British fashion retailer taps NewStore for digital transformation journey

October 5, 2023

AllSaints, a fashion retailer based in East London, has deployed a mobile point of sale, from NewStore, in more than 200 stores around the world.

The best practices winning brands use to deliver a luxurious mobile experience

Here are some of the most important best practices to consider when your company wants to give its customers a luxurious mobile experience.