New Stuff In (and for) the Cloud Retailer Point of Sale Software

A couple of updates to pass along specific to the Cloud Retailer point of sale software:

1. A round up options is available in response to the nation-wide coin shortage (also a great way to allow for donations for non-profits or the charity of your crossing).
2. New Hardware Options (more up to date looking): 
   
3. Uncorked Commerce is nearing final completion. This will eventually be a e-comm add-on for Cloud Retailer. Below is a preview video

As always, please do contact me (kevinantosh@gmail.com or 208-340-5632) with any point of sale related news or questions. Cloud Retailer information can be obtained by calling RITE at 888-267-7483.

Retail POS and E-Commerce

As more and more retailers realize they need to have an e-commerce solution, they encounter the task of finding (or replacing) both a POS system and an e-commerce (or shopping cart) platform that integrates with their POS system.

I've had quite a few calls and emails about this over the last month or so - thus this post with some general advice:

1. You will find that most retail POS systems only work with certain e-commerce site and vice versa. It is not a universal solution in most cases. Be prepared for this and realize that your choice of POS software may dictate the e-commerce options available to you (or vice versa).
2. There are some exceptions but the complexity of a POS system usually drives the e-commerce options.
3. Custom development of an e-commerce site may be an option for retailers who have a large online presence.

So, when searching, you need to weigh in on were your sales come from as well as your POS and e-commerce "wish lists" for features and functions.  If you find that most of your sales come from in-store sales, then weigh more heavily finding a great POS system. If online sales bring in the most revenue, then spend time finding the best e-commerce platform. 

Retailers whose online sales are fairly small (less than 3 to 5 orders per day), may find it easier to not have the POS system and the e-commerce site share inventory and customer information.

Each situation is somewhat unique so please contact me at 208-340-5632 or kevinantosh@gmail.com with any questions or personalized advice.