Tips for a retail store looking to gradually get into ecommerce?

We realize we eventually need to embrace ecommerce but are not quite ready yet. We have a few local stores and a WordPress website and will eventually try to sell online. For now, we are first trying to digitize our operations as bridge to full ecommerce. What are some tips for doing this?

The first gadget that every retail store needs are barcode scanners, as they make many processes much more efficient. The first way it makes things more efficient is by tracking the location of products, and since barcodes can record and transfer information faster and more accurately

Another benefit that they provide is saving time during stocktaking, or inventory. Many retail stores will need to use all of their employees over a weekend, or worse, during retailer hours. With the use of barcode scanners, this can be done in a matter of hours by a handful of employees. Novatron has good options for barcode scanners that are reasonably priced.

I’d also recommend allowing your customer to use their smartphones in various aspects of day-to-day operations. There are so many different ways that smartphones can enhance the buyer’s experience.

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