by rachel abraham | Mar 11, 2021
As part of Cybertill’s 2021 International Women’s Day activities we are bringing a series of interviews with Cybertill’s ‘Women in Tech’. Our latest is with Carly, a Product Trainer who started on our Support team and has worked her way up Cybertill over the years.
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by rachel tonner | Feb 9, 2021
RetailX Blue Paper: Cloud-native EPoS. How adopting a cloud-based electronic point of sale can help retailers to realise better service and efficiencies in both channels.
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by rachel tonner | Nov 26, 2020
We partnered with Retail Gazette to survey retail technology leaders about their sustainable priorities over the next 12-months and produced a report which details investment in schemes such as product buy back, second hand selling, product rental, charitable donations, e-receipts, ethical product lines, sustainable packaging, reducing stock wastage, and much more.
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by Rebeckah Sapp | Nov 10, 2020
Deciding to migrate to a new pos software for your store is never a decision to be made lightly. Here is some advice to consider.
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by rachel tonner | Oct 5, 2020
Retailers who have well maintained online channels or integrated ecommerce and pos are at an advantage. Here are a few fresh ideas I hope can bring you and your customers some joy.
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by rachel abraham | Sep 15, 2020
Back in February 2020, in the time when the craziest thing that had happened this year was Meghan and Harry leaving the Royal family (a simpler time!) we wrote a blog post about the Top 5 wants of the wine shopper. The survey was based on a survey with 1,088 US adults aged 21+ on their purchasing experiences and preferences of alcohol stores, and the results of which were quite interesting.
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by rachel tonner | Aug 20, 2020
Shopping isn’t what it used to be in-store. As we enter another schoolwear shopping season after or in the midst of Covid-19 with tight restrictions and uncertainty, it’s important for retailers to be buttoned up and feel confident.
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by Ian Tomlinson | Aug 18, 2020
As the world continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19, no part of society seems to be left unscathed. Fears are surmounting around the worlds economic health, and the dramatic changes to our lives ahead.
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by rachel abraham | May 22, 2020
With the curve starting to flatten, many are now looking towards what life after lockdown will be like and the measures that must be taken to ensure a safe return to normality (whatever that may be!).
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by rachel abraham | Apr 29, 2020
We want to show our appreciation in any way that we can, and with their charity shop being closed for the time being and fundraising events being cancelled, here’s a list of the many ways that you can still support the fantastic charity.
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by rachel abraham | Mar 23, 2020
We have created these 7 tips that will help maintain your health and wellbeing whilst being in the confines of your home.
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by rachel tonner | Feb 5, 2020
Retail used to be about selling stuff, now it’s about emotions. So, why are many retailers still selling stuff?
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by rachel abraham | Jan 31, 2020
All retail eyes were on New York last week as the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) held their annual exhibition which our Directors were lucky enough to attend this year thanks to one of Cybertill’s partners, PartnerTech (excuse the pun!) who had a very impressive stand at the show, but more on that later.
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by rachel abraham | Dec 9, 2019
Emerging marketplaces are shaking things up with new and innovative ways of selling, while giving back to society at the same time. This sustainable element makes them ideal for charity retailers.
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by rachel abraham | Nov 22, 2019
Gifting doesn’t need to cost the earth, here is Cybertill’s handy Thrift Gift Guide to help you gift in a more sustainable way.
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by rachel abraham | Sep 19, 2019
As back-to-school shopping draws to a close, now is the time to reflect and take stock of how your busy period went. What went well? Could it have ran better? Did your customers leave happy or frustrated? Were your staff calm or overwhelmed?
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by rachel abraham | Aug 6, 2019
A report investigating consumer expectations about omnichannel stock visibility and comparing customer-facing services such as real-time stock availability by store, same day collection, and mobile usability of 140 retailers with over 30 stores in the UK.
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by rachel abraham | Apr 30, 2019
Listen to the live webinar Q&A where Cybertill brings together a full panel of Gen Z consumers from varying backgrounds, interests and personality types.
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by rachel abraham | Apr 15, 2019
Featured in the Telegraph’s Business Reporter, read what Cybertill founder and CEO Ian Tomlinson thinks about the future of retail.
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by rachel abraham | Mar 29, 2019
One retailer who has taken this on board is Lush. With its new store opening right on our doorstep in Liverpool, it would have been rude not to take a peek.
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by rachel abraham | Feb 12, 2019
In this tech-driven world and especially when looking at retail technology and successful omnichannel retailing, data and analytics should be the DNA of any retail business. Essential for growth, understanding and retail strategy.
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by rachel abraham | Feb 7, 2019
How can retailers use new technologies to capture the attention of customers?
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by rachel abraham | Jan 29, 2019
This report has the results from a Cybertill sponsored YouGov survey of 18-24-year-olds living in the UK. The survey covered topics such as: click and collect preferences, shopping channel preference by retail sector, experiential retailing, loyalty schemes and discounts.
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by rachel abraham | Jan 2, 2019
This report features exclusive data from a Cybertill-sponsored YouGov consumer survey covering in-store technology, loyalty, omnichannel fulfilment and more.
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by rachel abraham | Oct 29, 2018
This report covers; how much of online purchasing is aided by in-store browsing, the most frustrating part of click and collect for parentsWhat in-store tech is most desired by parents, including featured retailer case studies.
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by admin | Jun 15, 2015
In recent years, many have heralded the death of the high street. Well, it’s still here, and according to a recent survey by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) showed that retail sales are ‘bounding ahead’ with growth accelerating by 51% in the year to May.... Read more
by admin | May 11, 2015
Social media is now not only a ‘nice to have’ for retailers, it’s an important sales channel that can be utilised to grow their business. A recent study by DigitasLBi’s showed that social media is influencing an increasing number of purchases both on and offline.... Read more
by admin | Dec 4, 2014
During this busy Christmas period, with major retailers pushing discounts and launching high budget marketing campaigns, independent retailers may feel a little forgotten. However, as we’re sure many will agree, it’s often those shops where you find the most unique... Read more
by admin | Nov 21, 2014
Black Friday, always the day after Thanksgiving, is a day that instils excitement in all American shoppers and leaves retailers pitting against each other to offer the best deals and draw the biggest crowds. It typically marks the start of Christmas shopping in the US... Read more
by admin | Nov 17, 2014
With Christmas fast approaching multi-channel retailers are feeling confident about this festive season – 70% in fact, compared to 52% in 2013 according to a survey by Barclays. It also appears that consumers really embrace multi-channel retail, especially at peak... Read more
by admin | Mar 18, 2014
Retail is one of the most versatile industries to be in, with new sales channels emerging and ever-changing consumer trends, it can be difficult to keep track of things. Customers are now shopping in different ways from m-commerce to click and collect; and this has... Read more
by admin | Dec 18, 2013
Have you been a good retailer this year? Are you expecting bulging takings or a lump of coal this festive period? With Christmas fast approaching most retailers have their Christmas stock prepared, and are currently working on their promotions to maximise sales over... Read more
by admin | Oct 15, 2013
With the UK’s shoppers increasingly using a variety of ways to shop, be it in-store, online or via mobiles, the problem of keeping track of these various customer and sales records and a need to manage them effectively has become more necessary than ever. Imagine... Read more
by admin | Sep 13, 2013
So you have seen the perfect item online, you’ve placed your order and wait patiently for it to arrive. Only to find that the one moment you went out for milk, the courier arrived and you missed your delivery and now need to rearrange another delivery or cancel your... Read more
by admin | Jul 29, 2013
With so much talk in the news regarding high street retail, it can be easy to succumb to the ‘doom and gloom’ outlook presented – even from Cybertill’s own research. However in the last couple of months, there have been signs of retail growth. So just what is the... Read more
by admin | Jul 17, 2013
Has your company got a Twitter account, a Facebook or LinkedIn or Google Plus page…the list could go on. Most businesses have these now, whether they use them and post to them is a different matter. If your business has not got a social media presence then do... Read more