Shopping online has become a popular and convenient option among consumers, with 30.2% of computer and electronics retail sales and 27.4% of apparel sales taking place online. Now, consumers are even going online for their groceries. The industry has seen a steady rise in the adoption of online grocery shopping for years; however, the pandemic has accelerated this trend.…
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The independent pharmacy store is one of the fastest growing and evolving businesses. According to an industry analysis by Boehringer Ingelheim, independent pharmacies rank at the top compared to chains, clinics, mass merchants, and grocery in all three of the survey’s customer satisfaction categories: filling of medications, convenience, and wait times. The main challenge for…
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Do you know what your point of sale system (POS) is capable of? For many, a POS is simply a means to process transactions, much like a cash register; however, there is enormous untapped potential in many POS systems that retailers can leverage to gain valuable insights for their business. Whether you have a brick-and-mortar…
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Covid-19 has changed the way the world does business. With limited contact orders in place, many industries have changed how they operate and have reevaluated workflows. These changes have impacted the way Value Added Resellers (VARs) approach customer service. With the market fluctuating quickly and the needs of customers changing daily, providing exceptional customer service…
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COVID-19 has taken the world by storm. Several months into it, and the virus still isn’t well understood. There is no known cure, and a vaccine has yet to be released. Some health experts have raised the possibility that COVID-19 will not be wiped out, but will become a common communicable disease that mutates yearly,…
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MEDICINE HAT, AB and ANCHORAGE, AK – Auto-Star Compusystems Inc., an innovative developer of grocery software, and Skurla’s POS Solutions, Alaska’s premier POS and IT solution provider, are excited to announce an integration with the Star-Plus point of sale and Alaska eWIC program. The solution provides retailers an efficient method of accepting eWIC cards, while…
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Clinical pharmacy POS systems are vital tools responsible for assisting pharmacists in providing patients with important, life-saving products. They provide a necessary service to the general public. Unfortunately, many clinical pharmacies are sorely lacking in the technology department. Many utilize simple cash registers or point of sale (POS) systems that are built for general retail…
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While many business owners have the skills necessary to operate a business, they may not have a strategic mindset, or the necessary tools through which they can achieve success. It’s important that you know which strategies and solutions to implement in order to increase your sales. Promoting at the point of sale combines strategy with…
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The coronavirus pandemic has been an unpredictable and unforeseeable force that has temporarily caused value added resellers (VARs) to put the brakes on their businesses. Going from 60 to zero overnight can dizzy even the most successful and well positioned of companies. However, we’ve seen time and time again, whether it be a natural disaster…
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Pharmacies are always looking for ways to do more with less—especially independent retail pharmacies as they face a unique set of challenges. To remain competitive, clinical pharmacies must overcome trials not only within their four walls, such as limited counter space and a smaller staff, but also industry-wide issues such as HIPAA compliance standards in…
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