High-tech solutions in every store

Independent stores don’t need to be left behind in the technology stakes: the right partner can help them to compete with the large-scale multiple retailers, writes Jason Walsh

Pádraig Nolan, sales director, Retail Solutions

The independent shop, be it in the form of independent supermarket, symbol group convenience stores or the local pharmacy, remains the backbone of the Irish retail environment. Today, though, customer expectations have been raised, so how can independent retailers keep pace in a highly competitive market?

One key area is with technology: using the latest technologies to enhance the retail experience. The problem has always been two-fold, though: cost and experience. Retail Solutions ...