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2024-03-20 11:00
At RMS we seek to offer you the latest in EPoS technology and innovative Retail Management Solutions. Our priority is to provide solutions that streamline operations and enhance customer exp… Read More
2024-02-26 10:06
Unbelievably many retail businesses are still managing their stock through outdated software or spreadsheets. While you may be tempted to stick with ‘tried and tested’ methods, t… Read More
2024-02-08 13:49
As generations age and their purchasing power fluctuates, retail trends emerge and understanding the preferences of different demographic groups is crucial for businesses aiming to thrive. A… Read More
2024-01-26 15:16
For retail businesses in the UK and around the world, EPoS downtime is more than just an inconvenience; it’s a significant financial setback. In this blog, we share the true cost of do… Read More
2024-01-22 11:40
In times of economic downturn, the retail sector can be hit hard. Where we see trends of consumers being strategic about their spending, retailers are often having to do the same. The natura… Read More
2023-12-19 12:52
In the retail industry, staying ahead of the curve is not a strategic choice; it’s a necessity. As we approach the new year, the retail industry is set to witness transformative shifts… Read More
2023-12-11 09:49
Welcome to our Ultimate Guide to Key Retail Dates in 2024, a comprehensive roadmap to empower retailers throughout the year. In this guide, we explore the retail calendar month by month, unr… Read More
2023-11-28 15:35
Employee motivation is the driving force behind exceptional customer service, and during the busiest times in the retail calendar, it becomes even more crucial. As a retail business owner, y… Read More
2023-11-13 15:02
When people think of sales roles in retail, they might immediately think of the role as just an entry-level position. However, the sales team is the face of the retail business; the ones bui… Read More
2023-10-20 08:30
Managing a multi-location retail business can be a complex endeavour, requiring effective strategies and tools to ensure smooth operations and growth. In this article, we’ll explore fi… Read More
2023-10-11 08:00
As a retail business, opening a new retail location is an exciting but hugely daunting time! Multiple locations means great things for your loyal customer base and also widens your reach to… Read More
2023-09-27 17:06
Today, modern retailers are constantly seeking ways to enhance efficiency and streamline operations. One significant advancement that has revolutionised the way businesses handle transaction… Read More
2023-09-18 13:09
Black Friday is the ultimate shopping extravaganza of the year, a day when retailers have the opportunity to boost their sales significantly. To make the most of this crucial shopping event… Read More
2022-03-29 10:26
A recent report analysed 200 multichannel retailers across nine sectors, including fashion, health and beauty, home and furniture, arts and crafts and more. This report set out to determine… Read More
2022-03-11 12:43
Retailers who have multiple outlets and sales channels know that there significant economies of scale to be gained from expanding a successful business across multiple locations. As any fran… Read More
2022-02-21 13:09
As retail continues to recover in post-pandemic Britain, competition is fierce so it’s more important than ever that you offer the highest level of customer service, both online and in… Read More
2022-02-14 10:06
Unbelievably many retail businesses are still managing their stock through outdated software or spreadsheets. While you may be tempted to stick with ‘tried and tested’ methods, t… Read More
2022-01-19 09:07
The last couple of years have offered unprecedented disruption to all aspects of retail, but have also presented extraordinary opportunities for those agile enough to turn on a sixpence. Whi… Read More
2022-01-06 16:30
As we approach the second anniversary of the first known case of covid-19 in the UK, it’s no surprise that online shopping still accounts for an enormous portion of retail sales. Despi… Read More
2021-12-14 07:00
After so much disruption, it’s more important than ever that retailers take advantage of every occasion to boost their revenue. There are key dates throughout the year which present op… Read More
2021-12-02 07:00
There’s no doubt that eCommerce has experienced significant growth over the last couple of years. While many consumers have become accustomed to the convenience of online shoppin… Read More
2021-11-08 16:46
We’re all aware of the boom in eCommerce during the Covid-19 pandemic and if you’re an e-tailer yourself, you will no doubt have experienced the highs and lows associated with bu… Read More
2021-11-01 10:49
Before the pandemic you’d be forgiven for not knowing what BOPIS is, but the acronym has entered the lexicon of retailers around the world as ‘buy online, pick up in store… Read More
2021-10-18 13:07
During the early days of the pandemic, consumers adopted a very different attitude towards retailers almost overnight. Suddenly brand loyalty and trust were put to one side as consumers purc… Read More
2021-10-08 09:22
The retail industry is an extremely important part of the UK economy, equivalent to around 5% of GDP. Brexit, covid-19 and various shortages of products, drivers and fuel have all contribute… Read More
2021-09-12 10:53
Verifone’s most advanced pin pad device to date, the P400, now integrates with OpSuite Retail Management Software. This highly customisable hardware solution is built on the latest Lin… Read More
2021-09-06 01:00
The past year and a half has been difficult for all businesses, but retail has been hit particularly hard with Brexit, stock shortages, driver issues and the global chip shortage, as well as… Read More
2021-08-23 08:47
Sadly, empty shelves have been commonplace over the last year and a half, as the Covid-19 pandemic hit supply chains of all descriptions. However, if you have tried to purchase any consumer… Read More
2021-08-16 08:57
In previous blogs, we’ve written about how vital it is for retailers in this extraordinarily challenging business environment to move towards an omnichannel business model. Industry tr… Read More
2021-07-26 01:00
Never has the preservation of working capital been so important in retail. After over a year of lockdowns, restrictions and curbs to free movement (not to mention Brexit!), conserving cash h… Read More
2021-07-20 14:58
Cloud-based software is typically described as: on-demand online software using remote data centres for storage. This type of software has been around for some time now, but many retailers h… Read More
2021-06-14 08:09
Recent figures on high street footfall around the UK show a rise of nearly 12% week-on week since the warm weather began, while out of town shopping centres saw between 2% and 9% increase, i… Read More
2021-06-03 11:21
When Natasha Ednan-Laperouse purchased a baguette from Pret a Manger in July of 2016, she was entirely unaware that it contained sesame seed, an ingredient to which she had a life threatenin… Read More
2021-05-25 11:57
The retail landscape has experienced a colossal shift towards omnichannel in the last 12 months. The Covid-19 pandemic saw high street retailers close for a large portion of 2020 and current… Read More
2021-05-20 10:08
Contactless payments are becoming a lot more common; the spending limit on single transactions has been raised once and will be raised again soon. How will this affect retailers, and what sh… Read More
2021-05-19 09:51
Despite retailers’ concerns over whether online shopping would continue to dominate once lockdown restrictions began to ease, traditional retail appears to be making a strong comeback… Read More
2021-05-06 07:41
Paying for items in a shop using a cheque was once commonplace. Gradually fewer and fewer businesses allowed customers to do this, and now it is almost entirely unheard of. Could it be possi… Read More
2021-05-05 11:25
There is little doubt that the last 12 months have been among the worst in the entire history of the Retail and Hospitality sectors. Trying to navigate a business through a global pandemic… Read More
2021-05-04 11:25
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2021-04-01 14:25
Many businesses have been shut for quite some time now, but now it finally looks like non-essential retailers will be able to reopen and start getting things back to normal. After the year t… Read More
2021-03-01 11:55
Over the past 20 years, the continuing trend has been for online sales to grow steadily year on year. 2020 not only continued this trend but, for obvious reasons, accelerated it significantl… Read More
2021-01-11 11:28
Online sales have been growing steadily, year-on-year for the last twenty years. Everyone thought that 2020 would be no different and that this trend would simply continue. Of course, none o… Read More
2020-12-10 11:42
In our last blog, we discussed the many benefits of integrating your EPoS systems to allow you to become a true omnichannel retailer. However, we thought it would be a good idea to take a st… Read More
2020-11-13 10:32
It’s fair to say that most of us have a tendency to ignore problems for as long as we possibly can. Often, this means that by the time we pay attention, it’s already too late. Fo… Read More
2020-11-10 10:09
It is received wisdom that the high street is dying. Customers are no longer going to bricks-and-mortar shops, and instead are buying almost everything online. Big chains have been able to m… Read More
2020-10-29 10:29
In 2017, the UK passed a significant milestone. It was during this year that debit card payments overtook cash payments for the first time, with consumers using their debit cards 13.2 billio… Read More
2020-10-07 14:43
Customer loyalty is one of the most valuable assets you can have, and engaged, loyal customers can be some of your brand’s most influential advocates. As such, it is well worth investi… Read More
2020-03-13 09:52
Always a tricky balance for retailers – not enough staff and there’s a queue, too many and you are wasting money. In this article we look at the causes of a queue and some of the… Read More
2020-03-12 08:45
It has undoubtedly been a tough few years for the high street with many shops closing and the loss of many big-name brands. However, it is possible to breathe life into bricks and mortar ret… Read More
2020-02-12 17:08
As we begin a new decade, retailers simply cannot afford to stand still – to survive they must deliver the experience that customers demand if they are going to have a successful futur… Read More
2020-02-01 07:45
Small businesses are subject to 10,000 cyber-attacks a day. A cyber-attack can be defined as a criminal activity where a computer system, network or application is attacked or hacked, with t… Read More
2020-01-10 16:09
As every retailer knows only too well, you are constantly planning ahead for the next season, occasion or event. Consumers just expect to walk into your store or visit your website and as if… Read More
2020-01-03 16:19
Despite the alarming headlines on the demise of the British high street, online sales still only account for 17% of total retail sales in the UK, according to the Office for National Statist… Read More
2019-12-13 11:35
As a retailer, you know the importance of having a unique selling point to encourage customers to choose to spend with you as opposed to the competition and that to be successful you have to… Read More
2019-12-11 15:39
“As the sector has become more professional and more specialised, charity shops are contributing to a more vibrant and eclectic retail mix on high streets.” “This trend tow… Read More
2019-11-13 10:42
The Windows 7 End of Life date has been announced as 14th January 2020 If you are still using Windows 7 Professional or any of the ‘home’ versions, you need to know that Microsof… Read More
2019-10-16 11:57
Part 2 of our jargon buster of just some of the latest retail terms ….. Markdown – A markdown is the price reduction of a product based upon its inability to be sold at the orig… Read More
2019-10-16 11:55
Do you know your show-rooming from your drop-shipping or your m-commerce from your social selling? In the ever-changing world of retail technology, keeping up to date with the jargon in toda… Read More
2019-10-06 12:54
We are delighted to work with one of the fastest-growing payment processing companies in Europe and to bring a whole host of industry leading benefits to our clients. Paymentsense currently… Read More
2019-09-17 10:38
It’s September already and for most people this signifies that autumn is just around the corner and that the weather is turning a little colder, but if you’re a retailer, you kno… Read More
2019-09-13 16:11
The Christmas holiday is by far the biggest shopping holiday in the United Kingdom and of course for many other countries around the world.
Is your retail business ready?
In this article w… Read More
2019-09-09 10:43
A day in the life of ‘Company Farm Shop’
‘Company Farm Shop’ produce a wide range of fresh produce on their adjoining family farm including fruit, vegetables, meat a… Read More
2019-08-14 01:24
7 steps to great customer service From the products on offer and their prices to the in-store environment; there are many factors that can affect the retail experience for your customers in… Read More
2019-08-05 13:02
Despite the convenience of online shopping, recent research shows that three quarters of people still prefer to shop in store. But bricks and mortar retailers must be savvy with omnichannel… Read More
2019-07-19 14:05
As long ago as 2015, Microsoft announced that their retail point of sale solution, or Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System to give it its correct title, would be retiring in 2016. How… Read More
2019-07-08 11:34
Do you know the difference between multi-channel and omni-channel retail?
How can you connect the multi-channel points to create an omni-channel experience that keeps customers coming back? Read More
2019-05-23 12:28
The average UK consumer is a member of 14.3 loyalty programs: should your retail or hospitality business be one of them? While there are costs to designing and implementing a customer… Read More
2019-05-10 09:39
At RMS, we believe in providing the best retail hardware for companies both big and small. Whether your business needs barcode scanners, label printers or ID card printers Zebra Technologies… Read More
2019-04-25 09:55
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2019-04-15 11:45
History of Aures At RMS, we understand the many factors that go into the purchasing decisions of retailers: affordability, reliability, user-friendliness, attractiveness and environmental fo… Read More
2019-03-20 14:24
One of the biggest concerns of any aspiring retailer is stock control. Not enough stock results in unhappy customers and missed opportunities. Too much stock takes up too much capital and ca… Read More
2019-02-20 16:31
If you’re interested in opening a new shop, cafe or restaurant in the UK you need to be aware of your legal obligations and the regulations that govern your industry. Getting a grasp o… Read More
2019-02-07 13:54
The Falsified Medicines Directive (FMD), which requires all EU pharmacies to be able to scan 2D data matrix barcodes, use integrated software to verify and decommission medicines from those… Read More
2019-01-25 16:36
The Falsified Medicine Directive (FMD for short) is a regulation passed by the EU Parliament in 2016 and comes into force on the 9th of February 2018. The new regulation requires the additio… Read More
2019-01-10 17:19
In the fourth part of our how to be a retailer guide, we’re discussing the big M – Marketing. Marketing allows retailers to develop relationships with their customers and target… Read More
2018-12-13 12:06
In Part 1 of our guide on how to be a retailer, we focused on how to pick a product area and perform research in that market area. For Part 2, we’ll be covering two core aspects of run… Read More
2018-12-13 04:24
Location, Location, Location Location can mean everything to a business. Businesses with inferior products or customer service can thrive purely based on having a great location. Stunning sh… Read More
2018-11-30 12:04
At RMS, we talk to many people looking to start retail businesses asking for advice. Becoming a retailer is a long journey with many factors so we thought it would be best to start a series… Read More
2018-11-15 09:11
Black Friday – the last Friday in November (the day after the US Thanksgiving holiday) – has become a huge global retail phenomenon and like many aspects of American culture goes… Read More
2018-10-30 13:16
As a retailer, you’ll rely on different systems for different aspects of your business. From integrations with accounting and payroll to e-commerce and marketing, the efficiency of you… Read More
2018-10-22 11:24
Setting the agenda for Farm Shops At RMS, we have a “get it right first-time” approach for EPOS. We help startup and scale-up retailers put the right retail hardware and so… Read More
2018-10-01 16:19
Starting a farm shop or delicatessen is a great way to cater for customers looking for fresh, high-quality food produce. However, with both freshness and quality required and discerning cust… Read More
2018-09-14 15:33
Opening a restaurant requires an immense amount of decision making. From menu to décor to food suppliers to waste management to hygiene and food safety processes to staffing, this is… Read More
2018-08-29 14:08
When is a card printer suitable for my business? When a business looks to buy print materials, there is a tradeoff between investing in a printer and printing in-house or using an external p… Read More
2018-08-14 09:15
At RMS, we’re delighted to be suppliers of the Honeywell battery-free barcode scanner range, including the Voyager 1202g-bf and the Xenon 1902g-bf, which we believe represent a true in… Read More
2018-07-31 14:20
Here are our tips for how to build a retail business in 2018 that wins on experience Read More
2017-11-29 16:06
We all have a tendency to think of not fixing problems until something is broken. But when it comes to high value business assets like an EPoS system, the point w… Read More
2017-08-23 14:03
RMS is delighted to be supporting the ‘Retailer of the Year‘ category of the Borders Business Excellence Awards 2017. organised by Scottish Borders Chamber of Comme… Read More
2017-06-16 11:27
In today’s era of immense choice for consumers and increased digitalisation, retail customers are not only discerning about what they want, but are putting new demands on… Read More
2017-05-15 10:37
The incidences of Ransomware attacks on businesses is now at a frightening level, and still increasing, despite there being an armoury full of tools and methods which ca… Read More
2017-05-08 14:05
Shoppers trust retailers more if they can see modern technology being used in store, claims research by payments processor Worldpay. According to the research, conducted by&nbs&hell…Read More
2017-05-03 13:34
Retailers are frequently asking RMS the question – “What does a small-to-medium sized business have to do in order to satisfy the PCI DSS requirements?” It is such a… Read More
2017-04-05 15:17
Would you like to win one of these fantastic EPoS prizes in our free competition and give your retail store a Spring boost? To celebrate the launch of OXD (OpSuite eXper… Read More
2017-04-04 08:43
With the ever-changing landscape of technology, it can sometimes be difficult to keep up – with new phone models here and apps popping up left, right and centre – it can be exhau… Read More
2017-03-23 15:51
Mark your calendar as Out-of-Office on May 17th and attend OXD at Novotel Edinburgh Park. You are invited to OXD (OpSuite Experience Day), an unmissable EPoS event desig… Read More
2017-03-01 10:58
Have you ever imagined the benefits you would receive with your eCommerce website fully integrated with all your in-store sales, hires, purchases,
prices, promotions, loyalty prog… Read More
2017-02-06 08:00
Regular customers of EPoS hardware from RMS recognise there’s every reason in the world to shop online with us – www.rmspos.co.uk
The selection of quality EPoS hardwa… Read More
2017-01-23 15:24
Which way now for retailers using Microsoft Dynamics’ Retail Management System?
Microsoft Dynamics’ Retail Management System (RMS) has for 12 years represented great value… Read More
2017-01-13 14:25
Were you one of our winners in the RMS online Christmas competition to win an Aures Yuno EPoS System bundle worth over £1,500! along with five t… Read More
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