As we continue navigating the new normal, it’s challenging not to think about foodservice. Foodservice has always been risky business. Between foodborne illness and sanitation issues and possible customer or employee injuries, foodservice creates liability for convenience retailers and QSRs. With so much riding on the accuracy, consistency, and compliance of your foodservice program, why […]
Retailers are facing a variety of changes to their stores amidst COVID-19. As retailers, maybe you’re deciding which stores need to be reconfigured, creating and documenting action plans around COVID-19 and/or deciding which stores need to close. Tackling these changes requires insight into every store and gaining that knowledge starts with an onsite survey. Now’s […]
“How can I keep my stores complaint, and my employees and shoppers safe during a pandemic?” If you’re a retailer, you may be asking yourself similar questions. Why not consider deploying a store intelligence solution to help gain total visibility into your stores. With store intelligence technology you can effectively monitor new social distancing guidelines […]
Why Store Surveys Are a Win for Retailers Our last blog article helped provide you with important tips and info to prepare you for your store survey. Read on to discover why store surveys are a win for retailers with 100 or more stores. In addition to increasing your ROI, store surveys have a variety […]
How to Prepare for Your Store Surveys In our last blog post, we outlined the importance of building an accurate database with store surveys. Now that you understand the survey process, here’s everything you need to know to help you prepare for your store survey. Preparing for Your Store Survey When ready to begin the […]
Knowing what’s happening in every store may sound like a daunting or impossible feat, but it doesn’t have to be. Store profile technology helps bridge the gap between what you think is happening and what’s actually happening. It’s the site-specific info needed to grow your business. There are many ways to use profile data to […]
The National Retail Federation expects 2019 holiday retail sales, now through December, to total anywhere between $727.9 billion and $730.7 billion. And with 2019 having six less holiday shopping days than 2018, retailers are doing all they can to increase revenue and make the most of this shorter holiday shopping season. From task management to […]
Today’s retail store sizes are shrinking. In March of 2019, Target reported plans to open approximately 30 trimmed-down stores on college campuses and in cities like Los Angeles, New York and Washington, D.C. Small-format stores average about 40,000 square-feet making them about one-third the size of a typical or traditional Target. “These stores help us […]
Vendor and category promotions are effective ways to drive convenience store traffic, however, mistakes and miscommunication can easily derail the process. Here’s how to make the most of your store intelligence technology and avoid common marketing mishaps. Keep Your Store Profiles Current Store profile management, also known as site profile management, bridges the gap between […]
According to Google’s Consumer Insights, “near me” searches have increased by 900 percent in the last two years. As hyperlocal marketing continues to evolve, retailers are reaping a variety of benefits. Here’s how. What Is Hyperlocal Marketing? Research indicates that 93 percent of consumers typically travel less than 20 minutes for daily tasks such as […]