Retail Trends & Insights Blog
Curated and original insights, case studies and news from the Cybertill Retail Insights team.
Sustainable shopping: How tech can facilitate conscious consumerism
3 mins read Consumer behaviour is changing as the impact of climate change and consumerism rise up the agenda. If retail is to remain relevant to consumers that expect the brands they shop with to help them do good, devoting budget to such initiatives is imperative. We partnered with Retail Gazette to survey retail technol
4 tips for pain-free POS system migration
5 mins read 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.
Post-covid retailing: 3 things to try this lockdown
3 mins read 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.
Retail tips for Wine & Spirits retailers in a post-covid world
2 mins read 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 an
Curbside pickup and BOPIS tech checklist for liquor stores
3 mins read Free checklist for liquor stores and wine merchants to help plan your curbside pickup and ‘buy online, pickup in store’ (aka BOPIS) services.
What parents want when shopping for schoolwear
2 mins read 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.
Covid-19 impact, and what’s next – a letter from our CEO
5 mins read 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.
Ultimate guide to ecommerce success
3 mins read 6 benefits that ecommerce and POS integration brings for the ultimate omnichannel experience
A retailer’s plight of sustainable fashion
3 mins read In a report released this week, the Environment Audit Committee has called on the government to end this era of throwaway fashion, with less than 1% of material used to produce clothing being recycled into new clothing at the end of its life.
Life after lockdown
3 mins read 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!).
6 tips for retailers during shop shutdown
2 mins read We have 6 top tips and actions retailers can take to get-ahead during this period of downtime and benefit retailers and their staff.
What does ‘digital innovation’ mean to retailers?
2 mins read Investing in tech that doesn’t solve a problem is dangerous for any retailer. So, how can retailers avoid that and what does digital innovation mean for them?
Top 5 wants of the wine shopper
3 mins read Cybertill recently conducted 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. As a result we have been able to identify the top 5 wants of the wine shopper that independent wine stores can adopt to encourag
Short lessons in experiential retail from retail CXOs
3 mins read Retail used to be about selling stuff, now it’s about emotions. So, why are many retailers still selling stuff?
Why you need a Magento 2 website
3 mins read Moving your ecommerce website to Magento 2? Read this quick benefits guide to find out how you can make the most out of your website.
Visitor Attraction Case Study: Kirklees Light Railway
3 mins read Running for three and a half miles through the West Yorkshire countryside, Kirklees Light Railway has been operating as a tourist attraction since 1991. Kirklees have been customers of Cybertill for just over two years and have reaped many benefits from using the system
How has Dunelm got it so right?
2 mins read What can retailers learn from Dunelm? The homeware retailer has been highlighted by Cybertill as one of the leaders in omnichannel shopping by linking its online and in-store offering.
RetailStore Enterprise Fact Sheet
4 mins read Download this 2 page fact sheet to discover how Cybertill helps solve the 3 most common omnichannel IT headaches for retailers.
EPoS for sports and outdoor retailers
3 mins read Complete retail management, EPoS system, ecommerce, mobile POS, CRM, loyalty, real-time stock, sales and customer data for sports and outdoor retailers.
5 retailers who really get their audience
3 mins read Retailers need to understand their target market – it’s a no brainer. When shopping online or in-store, consumers want their experience to be straightforward and suited to them, so it’s crucial that retailers get it right.
Cybertill helps schoolwear retailers give customers an A* experience
3 mins read 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?
