As anyone working in retail will confirm, finding good staff is a constant challenge.From recruitment to training, the time and financial investment is significant, and once you have got the…
There’s always a number of tasks to undertake in a busy supermarket environment, and manual pricing updates today aren’t just a critical admin task, they’re a significant drain on your…
For most businesses today, growth starts long before a customer walks through the door or picks up the phone. It starts with a search.Whether someone is looking for a local…
Your loyalty programme can help build deep bonds and bring customers back to you again, and again. As a society, we’re well accustomed to using supermarket loyalty programmes. We know…
What is your vision for your retail business? It could be to open multiple profitable locations in the next five years, become the go-to store in your community, or upgrade…
Pen and paper has always had its place in a builder’s yard. A quick note, a scribbled quote, or a delivery ticked off by hand. It works, until the yard…
We don’t need to tell you that the UK food retail scene is hugely competitive, and the ‘big four’ (or is that now big five?) have a stranglehold on customers.…
Running a builders’ merchant isn’t exactly a quiet day at the office. Your drivers need instructions, you’ve got customers waiting, stock that never seems to be kept where it should…
The start of a new year is a good time to reflect on your vision for your retail business. Whether it's diversifying your services, growing your team, or expanding locations,…
The CSY team are back from Glee 2025 and already feeling nostalgic! What a fantastic few days - the event was a huge success and we’re so grateful to have…
Loyalty programmes are great for bringing shoppers back to your store and turning them into loyal customers. People are always looking for great deals on the products they love or…
In today’s world, garden centres are seen as out-of-town department stores. They have the usual section for gardening products, but also furniture, pet supplies, gifts, toys, interior decor and more…
At CSY, we understand the value of customer loyalty for retail stores, which is why we’re excited to share our latest solution with you – the CSY loyalty app! Our…
ClearCourse, a leading provider of industry-specific software and embedded payment solutions for SMEs and targeted enterprises, announces the acquisition of CSY Retail Systems (“CSY”), an innovative electronic-point-of-sale (“EPOS”) provider for…
The thought of installing a new system can seem daunting. At CSY we understand these concerns and have designed our EPOS installation process to be straightforward and hassle-free. Demonstration The…
According to Verdict Retail’s 2016 garden report, garden centres are getting better and better. “We expect store standards to be raised,” the report says, as garden centres take advantage of…
By 2050, scientists have predicted that there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish. But with zero waste products and shops becoming popular in the UK, and popping…
Retail is a constantly evolving industry where innovation is vital, and electronic shelf edge labels (ESELs) have emerged as a game-changer. These digital labels are changing how products are priced,…
Retail Gift Aid is one of the easiest ways for charities to boost revenues. Charities that receive a donation from any tax payer, can claim 25 percent on its total…
COULD YOUR STORE BENEFIT FROM A CUSTOMER LOYALTY SCHEME?Whether you run a garden centre, farm shop or even a pharmacy, why not introduce a customer loyalty scheme to your store?Start…