Category: Emerging Trends & Innovation

  • When Cloud technology clears the path

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    Manish Chaturvedi
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    In this year’s first issue of CitiXsys Retail Insights 2015, we’ve taken up why the Cloud is the way to go for retailers. Especially for large-scale enterprise retailers, cloud-based applications may as well be the only solution which would enable them to be as flexible, adaptable and infrastructure-minimalist as they aspire to be. The cover…

  • Retail Moving on Cloud

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    Bhawna Mehan
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    In the business of Technologically Transforming Retail Landscapes, CitiXsys Technologies has been involved in bringing valuable content to readers for some years now. This white paper is intended for all who have experienced, observed and appreciate the value of Modern Retail Technology, Integrated Store experience and are keenly looking forward to commit to the concept…

  • Achieving competitive advantage in Retail with Cloud

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    Rishabh Arora
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    Utilizing applications on the Cloud is the latest buzz across industries and has compelled retailers to evaluate the potential of the cloud to capitalize on the benefits that it offers. Enterprise LARGE or SMALL are moving quickly to adopt cloud based applications & services that could enhance their competitive landscape. Retailers have recognized the cloud’s…

  • Mobile POS Coming to Forefront

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    Manish Chaturvedi
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    Globally retail stores are beefing up their sales capabilities ditching the old-fashioned point of sale machines and having salespeople — and even shoppers themselves — ring up sales on smartphones and tablet computers. Barneys New York, a luxury retailer, this year plans to use iPads or iPod Touch devices for credit and debit card purchases…

  • Converging Retail digitally

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    Pankaj Mathur
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    Technology innovations have been fast transforming the world around us and are leaving a definitive impact on the way customers shop for products and services. Retailers are also evolving to these changing market dynamics by redefining customer experience in retail space with multitude of personalized touch points. Digital consumers do not differentiate between these trends.…

  • Go Online with an Integrated eCommerce Solution

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    Bhawna Mehan
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    eCommerce portals are now a mainstream channel of sales for retail interactions offering new opportunities to augment revenue and get closer to customers. They act as important retail touch point to connect with business associates and customers’ to build a steady stream of revenue. In this issue of Retail insights we discuss the features that…

  • Ease of Master Data Management in iVend eCommerce

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    Mahendra Jha
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    iVend eCommerce is the integrated eCommerce portal of iVend Retail Management Suite. Notwithstanding the business benefits of an integrated eCommerce portal, iVend eCommerce also extends a high level of convenience to the retailer – more from the view point of master data management. The fundamental and the most basic expectation from an integrated eCommerce portal is to…

  • Content Management in iVend eCommerce

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    Manish Chaturvedi
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    Success of an eCommerce platform largely depends on its aesthetics, ease of use and most importantly the content management module. Content is closely tied to all of the processes such as display, order management, inventory, promotions etc. and so content management plays a fundamental role in Internet-based commerce. The ability to easily update, add to…

  • Infographic – Global eCommerce sales and trends

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    Rishabh Arora
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    Multichannel transformation requires adoption of technology that dissolves the boundaries that create an operational divide across various retail touch points. As retailers continue to see rapid shifts in customer demands, competitors’ capabilities and available technologies, the pressure for Multi-channel transformation has reached a tipping point. Retailers are investing, but it is of prime importance for…

  • Perk up Loyalty to drive sales

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    Manish Chaturvedi
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    Loyalty programs are known to increase both the value of customer relationships and revenue for businesses. A recent study by AC Nielsen shows that 60% of consumers consider loyalty programs an important factor in their buying decisions. And customers spend 46% more with brands that deploy loyalty programs on average. But what makes loyalty programs…