Technology – Modern Retail Blog

Where to Draw the Line on Your POS and Website Integration?

The Line Between POS & E-Commerce Website

When integrating your POS or ERP system with your website you're most likely looking to connect at least three key data points: products, orders and customers. The question becomes, “What is the POS system responsible for and...

modernblogJune 23, 2014E-Commerce, POS Integration, TechnologyCustomers, ERP, Orders, POS, Products, Roy Plum

When is Magento Right for my Brick and Mortar Store?

When is Magento right for my brick and mortar store?

I get this question almost on a daily basis when talking to store owners, and I wanted to give you some thoughts to help you decide if you should move to Magento. If you haven't heard...

modernblogJune 10, 2014E-Commerce, Magento, Storefront Platforms, TechnologyTodd Myers

Websites Are Becoming More Perishable

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I've noticed an interesting trend over the last couple of years. Customers want to frequently update the design of their website. Very often these are not simple design tweaks to their current design, but full-fledged redesigns with a completely different look. This...

modernblogMay 28, 2014E-Commerce, Technology, Website DesignMobile Devices, Responsive Design, Todd Myers

What Design Agencies Aren't Telling You: Website Themes Have Gotten Very Good!

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Modern Retail has been building and designing websites since 1998 and until a couple of years ago, we would have said the only way to get a quality website was for us to custom-design one for you. We work very hard...

modernblogMay 12, 2014E-Commerce, Storefront Platforms, Technology, Website DesignMobile, Ressponsive Design, Themes, Todd Myers, Website Themes

Closed Point of Sale Systems Need to Change

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I had an interesting conversation with a frustrated potential customer which I wanted to share. He was frustrated because his point of sale system, which I will not name here, is closed and will not let any 3rd parties read and send data to it....

modernblogMay 5, 2014POS Integration, Storefront Platforms, TechnologyAPI, Shopify, Todd Myers

Building a Website is a Business Decision, Not a Technical One

Building a Website

When building a website, you need to think about your business needs, resources and budget. While this may seem obvious, it is often contrary to what I often find. I'm surprised how many retailers defer something as important as building a website...

modernblogMay 1, 2014E-Commerce, TechnologyE-Commerce, Todd Myers, Website

Moogento’s PickPack Extension

In the world of retail e-commerce, selling product is only half the battle. In order to truly succeed, your customer needs to be satisfied with the product as well as the timeliness of...

modernblogJuly 31, 2013E-Commerce, Magento, TechnologyBeth McBride, Fulfillment, Magento, Magento Extensions, Order Fulfillment

The Risk of Playing Technology Catch-up

I talk with storeowners every day about their websites, POS systems and their customers and business and over the past few years I’ve noticed an alarming problem that is...

modernblogMay 15, 2013TechnologyJames Mccarthy, Responsive Design, Websites

Imagine 2013 – My Foray into the Marketplace

Walking into the Marketplace at the Magento Imagine 2013 Worldwide Conference was like coming down the stairs on Christmas morning as a kid. Everything I could ever possibly want for our...

modernblogApril 17, 2013Magento, Modern Retail, TechnologyBeth McBride, Imagine Conference, Magento Extensions, MagentoConnect

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