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Late Breaking News
One-third of holiday shoppers over the Thanksgiving weekend made their purchases online, the highest number ever, according to the National Retail Federation.
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Grocers in unincorporated Los Angeles County are upset that they are the only group affected by a recently passed ban on plastic bags and a mandate to charge 10 cents per paper bag.
Three Ways to Use Twitter for Excellent Customer Service
The best customer service is an instant, helpful response.
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Coupons Impact Your Business!
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Manufactures issue over 300 billion paper coupons in the US per year. Their dollar value totals $300 billion!
Consumers redeem more than 4 billion individual coupons on an annual basis.
On average, the face value of a coupon is 84 cents.
100,000 retail companies accept coupons at their individual store locations.
In the US, coupons are legal tender. | |
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grocery@postec.com for more information about GS1 Coupons
The Evolution of
Self- Service
The invention and first implementation of ATMs occurred more than 40 years ago.
Although vending machines were introduced to consumers before ATMs, ATMs have conditioned consumers to self-service technologies.
Self-Service technologies are here to stay. Many grocers are finding a "proper mix between self-service and associate service."
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Greetings!
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The current business environment is very challenging. Things are very different than they use to be, and more than ever, businesses need to keep current with technology in order to stay competitive and profitable.
At Postec we work with technology partners like IBM to say on top of current trends, so that we can learn about new and innovative ways to help our customers grow their business. There are many technology changes underway in the grocery business; keeping up with them can be overwhelming. Postec is here to help and will continue to provide you with interesting and relevant content in our X-Press Lines newsletter. It's our way of keeping in touch and seeking your feedback about what's important to you.
More than likely you have begun to think about 2011 and the future of your business. Our staff of industry experts can help you devise a technology plan that is cost effective and won't break the bank. Our customers know that Postec will provide them with an honest and cost effective assessment of how technology can help improve their bottom line.
From all of us at Postec, we wish you and your families a warm and joyous holiday season, and a happy and healthy New Year. We are looking forward to 2011, and to working with you on innovative ways improve your business.
Sincerely,
David
David Shaw
President, Inc.
678-424-4010
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Go Green with 2-Sided Printing
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Go green and enhance your messaging capability to your customers with the latest printing technology offered by IBM SureMark Printing Technology is a patented thermal printing technology that enables to print simultaneously on both the front and back sides of a receipt. You can increase your marketing efforts with customers by more opportunity to present customized, on-demand, one-to-one promotional messaging. Additionally, IBM's SureMark Printing Technology can help you reduce costs by using less paper, offer promotional deals that drive incremental sales, improve operational efficiencies, which translates to more "green" on your bank. Stay ahead of the competition. Contact Postec to find out more about by IBM SureMark Printing Technology at grocery@postec.com.
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 It's In the BasketGrocery Industry News and Trends
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Earning Loyalty Through Mobility
In the latest twist on gaining shoppers' loyalty, Brookshire Grocery,Tyler, Texas, is participating in the Bling Nation mobile payment service.
Retailers Favor iPhone-Report
Retailers and consumers are favoring the iPhone over alternative smartphones, according to "Going Mobile," a study published Monday by IHL Group here and Retail Connections.
Click Here To Read The Report
Loyalty Redefined
Some new card-based programs are cultivating shopper loyalty in unorthodox ways with rebates, new technology and vendor partnerships.
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Here's The Deal-GS1 Coupons
Coupons drive sales for manufactures and grocers alike. However, the current system of processing coupons is "broken" according to many industry experts. The net result of the current process is that retailers quite often do not get reimbursed or have to wait a long time for their money. Sound familiar?
A new solution called GS1 Coupons is available. Retailers will find that the new GS1 DataBar changes the way they currently accept and redeem coupons. After January 1, 2011 the UPC-A will be removed and only the GS1 DataBar will remain. Is your store capable of handling the new coupon codes?
Postec and IBM can provide you with a cost effective solution. Contact us at grocery@postec.com for more information and a free site consultation.
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Self Service Check Out
There is no doubt that time are changing in the grocery business. As consumer's lives are more active, with less free time on their hands, they are demanding convenience and efficiency at check out. Time is money! Today, more than ever, consumers feel more comfortable with using self check out technology. Industry expert John Saccomanno says that, "consumers feel that self service provides a more secure and private transaction that can be done on their own schedule and at their own pace. He also stated that self-service is here to stay, and that the supermarket in is a self-service environment." Self-service check out can be consider and extension with the use of technology. | |
Have you considered self-check out at your store? Studies show that self-checkout improves the customer's shopping experience, enables you to maximize resources, customize your retail format, and helps to reduce shrink. Postec can help you assess your current cash lanes and develop an implementation plan to put you on the right track with IBM's Self Checkout. For more information contact grocery@postec.com today. |
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