For retail in the digital age

Infographic | January 8, 2020

Modern retail is being influenced as much by younger, tech-savvy ‘millennials’, who increasingly shop online and on their mobiles, as by older baby-boomers (over 60s) who wield greater spending power and still prefer to shop in stores. Both groups are equally important to retailers in a world where consumers increasingly shop on their own terms. Oracle Retail's 2016 consumer research study 'The Power And The Money' took a closer look a how these different age groups are approaching shopping in the digital age.

Infographic | December 5, 2019

Returns hit the bottom line in multiple ways: the value of returned merchandise was $369 billion in 2018, and it takes, on average, more than seven people to handle processing a return. Additionally, 80% of first-time customers who return their order will never buy from that retailer again.

Infographic | December 4, 2019

The wholesale industry is an extremely complex field that requires multifaceted HR and payroll functions, unlike those any other industry has to contend with. From complex scheduling and overtime scenarios to management of multiple locations across state and legal entities, on top of managing employee training and transportation logistics. It’s a lot to keep up with, and using multiple solutions can get confusing and time-consuming.

Infographic | June 8, 2022

A point of sale, or point of purchase, is where you ring up customers. When customers check out online, walk up to your checkout counter, or pick out an item from your stand or booth, they're at the point of sale. Your point-of-sale system is the hardware and software that enable your business to make those sales.

Infographic | December 25, 2019

Today's retail point-of-sale systems have come a long way from nickel-plated, bell-ringing cash registers, but their evolution is not yet complete. But the future of POS could arrive much sooner than you might guess!

Infographic | January 16, 2020

So, you have a startup? You have an idea that is sure to turn into the next Facebook, or Snapchat? Hundreds of people are in the same boat. Just starting a business or having an incredible idea is not what makes you an entrepreneur. Being a successful entrepreneur is about getting the most out of yourself and your employees. It is about knowing what your strengths are, how to make the right decisions, and when to think about the future.