Internal communication: the key to succeed in the retail industry

Internal communication is essential for any kind of business, but in retail this is even more important. It’s not enough to reach employees with just an email most of all because the people who work in stores or warehouses don’t really have time to sit in front of a computer. Yet, employees must be kept updated about what’s going on in the company in order to provide a better customer service. So… How do we solve this dilemma? The answer is through mobile apps such as RetailApp, with simple and intuitive interfaces that allow a closer communication between members of…

The future of retail is in the Internet of Things - RetailApp

The future of retail is in the Internet of Things

The retail industry, like many others, is merging technology into its operations. Process digitalization, e-commerce, Artificial Intelligence (AI) are all examples of the digital revolution that the industry is going through during the last years and that seems to be the right thing to do. In this regard, the Internet of Things (IoT) is starting to settle down in the retail business. What are the benefits and how exactly will they transform the industry? Keep on reading and find out in which direction the retail industry is going! The numbers speak for themselves. According to one of the last Global…

Infographic: The impact of the coronavirus on LATAM e-commerce

We anticipated in this article the online purchasing behavior of some of the countries in the region. Based on these data, we developed this infographic so that you can have an overview of all the information with the main KPIS by country. Please fill in the form below and download the infographic. Did you like this article? Share it with your colleagues! Share on facebook Share on Facebook Share on twitter Share on Twitter Share on linkedin Share on Linkedin Leave us your comments

RetailApp - The first data about ecommerce

Coronavirus and Retail: The first data about E-Commerce

The global crisis of COVID-19 sped up convergence between traditional and online commerce, an outcome that we were beating in the retail world, not just because of what numbers and tendencies promised, but because of a situation that nobody ever imagined. In times of social distancing there is no safer alternative, for our customers and for our employees, than to shop online. Lockdown due to the health emergency raised the numbers of online purchases at global level. The WTO highlights that B2B and B2C sales soared. Industries that were in the last positions, talking about the amount of online transactions,…

RetailApp - AI in resourcing planning

Artificial Intelligence in resource planning, a growing trend in retail

It is well known in the retail industry that an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software is, by far, one of the best investments a business can make. Specially if it’s supplemented by AI . Each year, more and more companies are being buoyed up by this, generating results in a faster and visible way. We are talking about improving performance, customer service, and working capital, which inevitably leads to company growth. Are you thinking on taking your company to the next level? Keep reading, everything you need to know is in the numbers. It is proven that 95% of companies…

Planning as the best strategy for retail

Planning as the best strategy for retail New year, new goals, and most importantly, the best moment for planning our sales and marketing strategies for 2020. Because, in the retail business, the product may become king, but the planning is always the queen. Identifying the most important dates for our business line is fundamental for us to, consequently, be able to create an efficient strategy that will lead us to success and to generate more revenue. That’s why we invite you to download our calendar which has all the special dates for the retail world in order to be ready…

RetailApp - The new decade of retail

2020: The new decade of retail

The new year is already around the corner with a number of innovative tendencies in the retail world. We are talking about a sector that evolves continuously and it seems to have no limits. But what will the future bring, with this new decade? The retail industry aims at augmented reality, at the instantaneousness and personalization of the customer’s experience, new tools, new concepts. The future is already here. One of the most important aspects, the industry’s digitalization will continue to strengthen itself in 2020. It will no longer be an ‘end’ by itself but instead it  will become a…

RetailApp™ | How to get better results in the next Black Friday?

How to get better results in the next Black Friday?

November is a month of opportunities in terms of boosting sales for both Latin America and the United States. The monthly calendar proposes several special events such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and “Buen Fin”. Usually these sales push actions are extended a couple of days to increase visits to stores and / or online purchases by offering the lowest price in the product line-up.   Now we must be more effective in the processes, decisions and tasks in the retail segment. The display of products in the store must be in a striking way, feed cross-selling to awake the…

RetailApp - BI the positive impact it has on HR Management

Business Intelligence: The positive impact it has on HR Management

What is the impact of BI on HR management? The combination is perfect. Business Intelligence and Human Resources go hand in hand. How do Business Intelligence and Human Resources relate? Human-resources departments from different companies all around the world have the same issue, no matter how big or small they are. And that is the huge responsibility of hiring and keeping the right people in order to make a business grow. A minimal misjudgement could represent a big and unnecessary loss for a company. That’s why Business Intelligence (BI) has become so important, if not essential, for HR professionals. But…

RetailApp - When technology becomes the best dish in your restaurant

When technology becomes the best dish in your restaurant

There was a time when a good restaurant was only measured by the quality of its dishes. But in this day and age, that’s not enough. Technology has risen up to become a key ingredient in every restaurant recipe. That is not only inside the kitchen, but also regarding an all-around customer experience and, most of all, at the frontlines of the online counter. Being foodservice among the most competitive industries, restaurant operators should always be on the lookout for new updates and solutions. But is it possible to be more efficient? How can you make a positive impact on…