Univex retail software provides a full suite of retail solutions. We cover you across the full spectrum of retail functions including point of sale, loyalty, inventory, e-commerce and connecting multiple stores and multiple websites. Retail Express is also a popular software choice amongst discerning retailers. It is a cut above most other offerings and a [...]
One of the things that makes our clients most nervous about upgrading their point of sale (POS) is the idea that their business will experience extended downtime. Most have heard horror stories of bugs, glitches and other technical difficulties that have caused setbacks or chaos and are understandably a little apprehensive about making the change. [...]
In retail, your point of sale (POS) is the backbone of your business. You can have great staff, the right stock, and be in a wonderful location, but if you don’t have a solid system to manage your data and handle orders and transactions, you (and your customers) will be endlessly frustrated. Upgrading to a [...]
There’s no doubt that launching an online store is a big deal—and if it’s something you’re planning on undertaking, you’re likely feeling a mixture of nerves, excitement and sheer terror at the thought that something may go wrong. If you’re more scared than excited, having a clear vision of the end result and how you [...]
These days, if you’re in retail and your ecommerce is below par, you’re missing a huge opportunity to grow your business. Customers expect to be able to jump online, and find a user-friendly website, where they can look up your products, do some research and comparison and make a purchase. They also expect a high-level [...]
It’s no secret that choosing a POS system for your retail business is a big decision—the right system can propel your business forward, while a bad fit can be a disaster. When researching your options, there are many things to weigh up, from cost and capabilities through to reporting and support. You’ll also need to [...]
For Matt Macri of Four Seasons Nursery, finding a website and ecommerce system that ticked the many boxes across his diverse business was a serious challenge. Matt had tried many platforms including Wix and Magento, and at the time was on version 12 of the website. He was operating six separate sites to service the [...]
At Univex we update our software with innovative enhancements regularly through programming sprints, which are a component of Agile Software Development. Sprints A sprint is a 2 week period in which we plan, develop, test, and release a fully functional updated version of our software. The release is inclusive of customer requested programming. A sprint [...]
All marketing activities should start with a brand model, marketing plan and marketing budget. These are all critical factors in achieving retail marketing success. To gauge success you need to track marketing results. This is where retailing software and technology can help. Key Ingredients A brand model is a guide for marketers to use. It [...]
A quick question: hands up how many of you wait until stocktake is complete, or the accountant asks for end-of-year reports, until you realise there is a problem with your inventory? That’s not good enough and you should know better! If your retail shop is like most others, inventory accounts for 95-100% of your [...]
