Imagine a retail decision maker from 2012 jumps 10 years into the future. When they arrive in 2022, what would they see?
- Improve Operational Efficiency And Combat Fraud With Secure Real-Time Location Systems
- Turning Brick And Mortar Stores Into A Competitive Advantage
- 5 Ways To Harness The Power Of Urgency In Selling B2B Software
- 5 Questions You Must Ask When Choosing A 3PL Partner In 2023
- 3 Steps For Retailers To Protect Growing IT Systems From Cyberattacks
- Crafting The Future Of Retail With Composable Commerce
- Improving Holiday Resiliency And Efficiency By Filling Non-Transactional Automation Gaps
GUEST CONTRIBUTORS
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Credit Card Swipe Fees Burden Merchants And Consumers
"Swipe fees" charged by credit card companies, which merchants must pay and often pass on to consumers, have become a high cost for businesses, leading to higher prices for goods and services.
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U.S. Consumer Spending Is Weaker But Still Growing
U.S. consumer spending is declining, with a shift from goods to experiences like travel and dining out, potentially impacting the retail sector and signaling an uncertain economic future.
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Doing Our Part For A Sustainable Future
As a response to global sustainability commitments and the pressing need to combat climate change, apg is taking proactive measures to reduce its carbon footprint through a number of green initiatives.
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Report: Future Monetary Systems Must Include Cash
The debate over the future of cash centers on technology advancements, but neglects the social and economic implications of excluding those without digital access.
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Once Considered Unsafe, Cash Now Offers Security
Using cash provides increased security and privacy compared to electronic payment methods, minimizing the risk of cyber theft and personal data exposure.
RETAIL IT WHITE PAPERS
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Choose How You Want To Pay: Flexibility In The Payment Process
As the payment method landscape continues to evolve, retailers should have a strategy that takes into account current preferences and – to the extent possible – anticipates future changes.
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2022 RSPA Retail IT Channel KPI Study
For the sixth annual Retail IT Channel KPI Study, the RSPA has compiled data that will help VARs and ISVs better navigate today’s ever-changing ecosystem.
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Choosing The Right Fit For Your Business: Anatomy Of A Cash Drawer
The cash drawer has been a key component of the retail business for as long as people have exchanged money for goods. If you accept currency, you need the best cash drawer, but choosing the right drawer and till solution requires planning, consideration, and a little research.
FEATURED RETAIL SOLUTIONS PROVIDERS
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At apg® we believe that brick-and-mortar retail connects people to their community, to each other, and drives business success. For more than 40 years, we have been supplying your communities and their retail and hospitality businesses with cash drawers through various partner channels.
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RSPA stands for Retail Solutions Providers Association. We are the only association dedicated to the retail technology industry.
RECENT NEWSLETTERS
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- 11.07.23 -- Report: Future Monetary Systems Must Include Cash
- 10.17.23 -- Policy And Cash | Existing Global Legislation And Recommendations
- 10.03.23 -- What Do Vendors And ISVs Want From Each Other?
- 09.19.23 -- Redefining Cash? It's More Than Bills And Coins
VENDOR INSIGHTS
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Credit Card Swipe Fees Burden Merchants And Consumers
"Swipe fees" charged by credit card companies, which merchants must pay and often pass on to consumers, have become a high cost for businesses, leading to higher prices for goods and services.
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U.S. Consumer Spending Is Weaker But Still Growing
U.S. consumer spending is declining, with a shift from goods to experiences like travel and dining out, potentially impacting the retail sector and signaling an uncertain economic future.
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Doing Our Part For A Sustainable Future
As a response to global sustainability commitments and the pressing need to combat climate change, apg is taking proactive measures to reduce its carbon footprint through a number of green initiatives.
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Report: Future Monetary Systems Must Include Cash
The debate over the future of cash centers on technology advancements, but neglects the social and economic implications of excluding those without digital access.
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Once Considered Unsafe, Cash Now Offers Security
Using cash provides increased security and privacy compared to electronic payment methods, minimizing the risk of cyber theft and personal data exposure.
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“POS” Is No Longer A Four-Letter Word In The MSP Community
Many managed services vendors, who once rejected the retail vertical because it was a strange, new world to them, are now eager to enter our space and have already gained traction in pockets.
FEATURED PRODUCTS
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The Arlo cash drawer delivers uncompromising performance and quality, providing a low cost of ownership for light cash use environments. Purpose-built for the entry-level market, the Arlo cash drawer is easy to use enabling efficiency throughout the checkout process.
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Designed with a clean, stylish molding and steel construction that is both secure and light weight, the Minota Cash Drawer is a reliable, low cost robust cash drawer.
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The retail Guardiant™ is ideal for grocery, convenience and retail settings and is built to help reduce the spread of contagious, airborne germs commonly spread by coughing or sneezing. Create a protective shield in any place of commerce that requires direct interaction between employees and customers in close proximity such as POS checkouts.