Labor is one of the largest variable costs in a retailer’s operating budget. During the past several years, retailers have worked to create lean processes and gain efficiencies with impressive bottom-line results. Some lean retailing initiatives have even yielded as much as a 15 percent reduction in retail operating costs. With competition increasing and customersRead more
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It’s easy to see the value of data derived from people counting sensors. Knowing the number of people coming and going can give great insight into your foot traffic trends and how they translate into overall sales. Taking it one step further and integrating this technology with your POS system is a quick and easyRead more
How often do you look for a store using your mobile phone? If you’re like most of us, the answer is likely several times per week. Whether you’re a small retailer, a big box store, or anything in between, you need to be doing local search. The ubiquity of mobile devices and the on-the-go natureRead more
Last month CountBOX was busy attending events and making new connections and professional events and tradeshows in United States and Europe. It was an exciting time for the teams in Dublin, Ireland and Chicago, IL to have an opportunity to meet retail industry leaders at Global Shop 2016 in Las Vegas and present the companyRead more
Window displays are one of the best ways to attract passersby and convert them into paying customers. Displays have long been more of an art than a science, making it hard to gauge just how effective they really are. With visitor counting sensors you can gather hard data to determine the types of window displaysRead more
Looking for ways to increase store performance? Are you wondering what you can do to squeeze more dollars out of your retail store? We’ve compiled a list of 10 metrics (KPIs) for retail stores that you should start using today to find new opportunities for growth. The metrics are separated into two types: sales-based metrics andRead more