Readers of my blog will know how constantly the retail industry is changing, but so too is the hospitality sector – and many of the challenges and opportunities faced by bars, pubs, restaurants and leisure destinations match those of traditional retailers. Armed with the confidence…
Restaurant chain growth is an exciting, but challenging, time. The transition from small-business- to up-and-coming ops takes work and careful planning. Fortunately, a restaurant point of sale (POS) system can give you the tools you need to manage a growing business. With a flexible and…
With retailers targeting customer centricity and personalisation to better understand shopper needs, we at iVend Retail took it upon ourselves to offer a helping hand by identifying the key consumer traits of nine different nations – and the results were fascinating. South Africa proved to…
Picture these three places: Victoria, BC, Canada, Chicago, IL, USA, and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Pretty different, right? Now imagine trying to run a successful retail business in all three places. North American retailers that cross borders face a big challenge when it comes to providing…
You’ve heard of environmental campaigns to “Save The Whale”, now it’s time for technology companies operating in retail to Save The Sale. Our recent global research clearly shows consumers around the world display many different behaviours, but one thing all nations’ shoppers do tend to…
iVend Retail’s Global Path to Purchase Report reveals many similarities in consumer trends around the world—but it also reveals that there are many differences. The Asia-Pacific Region is a prime example of how challenging those disparities can be for retailers, where a distance of a…
Shoppers in the UAE like to take their time making decisions when making a purchase, and they are more likely than the average global shopper to use kiosks in a store, according to our latest in-depth research. Request a Copy of Our Global Report to…
The results from our global shopper survey are in and – it’s official – consumer motivations during the shopping experience are complex and varied, as well as being inconsistent across the globe. Our New Report Shows The Challenges Facing Retailers Due To Fast-Changing Consumer Behaviours…
Insight into the modern path to purchase is key to retail success — especially for retailers expanding into the global market. With this in mind, iVend Retail conducted its 2018 shopper survey on a global basis to provide retailers with information on how consumers’ path…
This year has been one where retailers have made real progress connecting channels and adopting an omnichannel approach – it bodes well for 2018 when I expect omnichannel retail to be the status quo. Read how iVend Retail helped Oscar Jacobson fast-track its omnichannel strategy…