Relationshop recently finalized the merger of two providers of e-commerce solutions for independent and regional grocers – Mercatus Technologies and Stor.ai. The new company is operating as Mercatus, a wholly owned subsidiary of Relationshop Inc. Galen Walters, CEO of Relationshop, spoke with The Shelby Report’s Jan Meade. He said Stor.ai, which is based in Tel […]
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LOC Software Introduces ThriVersA
LOC Software, with a history spanning 35 years in the retail technology industry, has launched ThriVersA, the newest evolution of its back-office and point of sale solutions. ThriVersA represents a new chapter in LOC Software’s journey, building on its foundation in LOC’s previous generation product, Store Management Suite (SMS). The name highlights LOC Software’s mission of […]
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Trion’s Merchandising Systems Boost Presentation, Security
by Jack R. Jordan / content creator Founded in 1965, Trion is a true American manufacturer. The Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania-based company is known for quality and service, according to Craig Weiskerger, director of sales and marketing. And these values set Trion apart from competitors. “Once you get to know your customers, and you can truly partner […]
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LOC Software Introduces ThriVersA For POS Solutions
LOC Software has launched ThriVersA, the latest evolution of its back-office and point of sale (POS) solutions. “LOC Software has taken a measured approach to the cloud,” said CEO Gilles Lapierre. “We listened to our customers and aligned our strategy with their needs and their roadmap for digital transformation.” ThriVersA represents a new chapter in its […]
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Hershey Shares Insights On Front-End Queuing, Self-Checkout
Nicole Capes, senior manager of retail experience with The Hershey Co., said 60 percent of shoppers prefer self-checkout because they feel like it is faster. To learn what works best for an optimal queue, Hershey spent countless hours observing shoppers in self-checkout areas in different retail environments, including small and large format, grocery, mass market […]
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Electronic Shelf Labels – Small In Size, Big In Features
In a business based on penny margins, retailers are perpetually searching for ways to optimize their pricing strategy. Lately, grocers have been turning to electronic shelf labels as part of the solution. According to FMI’s SPEAKS 2023 report, as retailers look for more ways to use technology to improve operations and customer experience, electronic shelf […]
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Ready Or Not, AI Is Ready To Reinvent, Disrupt Grocery Industry
It’s been said that technology is the great enabler. Used correctly, it can transform a business or an experience more quickly and efficiently than any method before it. “In today’s climate, it’s all about have the right products in the right place at the right time,” said Doug Baker, VP of industry relations, FMI – […]
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CEO: Upshop Helping ‘Lessen The Load’ On Grocery Employees
The Shelby Report’s SVP Jan Meade recently caught up with Shamus Hines, CEO of Upshop, to talk about how the software company can aid grocery retailers and their employees. Hines said Tampa, Florida-based Upshop has operational technology that supports some of the more complicated workflows in the grocery store. These may be considered through three […]