As an independent retailer you’re faced with competition from other brick and mortar businesses, online sellers, subscription services, delivery services and more. Today’s advanced retailer knows that it’s important to serve their customers anywhere, anytime not just at the point of sale (POS) in store. But how do you ensure that your customers receive the…
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As consumer prescription spending rises and margins grow tighter, competition is becoming more and more intense for retail pharmacies everywhere. To stay competitive in the ever-growing pharmaceutical market, it’s crucial for pharmacy owners to establish streamlined, maximized operations that keep their business running smoothly day in and day out allowing them to spend more time…
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At some point it’s bound to happen. You’ll step back and take a look at your current retail point of sale (POS) system and think to yourself, “How old is this thing?” or maybe, “Should I invest in a more advanced system for my growing business?” If you think it might be time for a…
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We recently exhibited at the Pharmacy Experience Pharmacie (PXP) Conference in Toronto. PXP2019 is the inaugural event that replaces the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) and Ontario Pharmacists Association (OPA) individual conferences. The event is described as “a national gathering for the entire pharmacy community to come together to learn, connect and be inspired about pharmacy…
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Inventory shrinkage is a growing threat to retail businesses, with over $47.8 billion lost in 2018 alone. Out of all retail business, grocery stores are unfortunately one of the largest targets for shoplifters. Although some loss is inevitable, here are three steps you can take to lessen the damage and discourage grocery store theft. …
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PharmaChoice is Canada’s fastest growing pharmacy banner. With over 800 locations across Canada, their promise to celebrate independent pharmacy is resonating with pharmacy owners across the country. Auto-Star is proud to serve many of these unique locations tailored to the communities that they serve. With a unique and diverse group of stores, it’s important that…
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In any business, one of the top ongoing priorities is expanding and strengthening your customer base. A community of loyal customers will keep your business growing and succeeding for years to come. For retail pharmacy owners, it can be tricky to know how to attract and earn the loyalty of your consumers. We’ll explore three…
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Retail sustainability is a key competitive advantage in today’s industry landscape. In fact, CGS reported that 68% of consumers consider sustainability practices to be an important factor when making a purchase decision. Lucky for retailers, adopting sustainable business practices will not only please your customers, but will also benefit the environment and drastically cut down…
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Online grocery sales are quickly gaining traction in the industry, with no signs of slowing down anytime soon. In 2018, U.S. online grocery sales amounted to a whopping 17.5 billion dollars, and are expected to rise to 30 billion by 2021, Statista reports. Having a grocery eCommerce platform is only the first step to success,…
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These days, grocery store owners have a wide array of point of sale (POS) systems to choose from. In this competitive environment, what will help you make the sale is not just the various features of your product lines, but your expertise as a POS reseller — someone with the knowledge and experience to select…
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