Thrift store owners have unique needs that aren’t experienced by other retail establishments. They may need most, if not all, of their inventory to come from donations. They often operate as charitable or not-for-profit organizations. Thrift shops must inventory and tag unique items as soon as they are donated. Because of these distinctive factors and
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Thrift store owners have a lot of balls in the air. They must accept price and inventory donations. They must ensure adequate cash flow is going through their charitable practice. In most cases, they must also find ways to balance ordered inventory with their many donated items. In a perfect world, all of this would
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A donation roundup is an easy and increasingly common way to give to charity. The idea behind the donation roundup is a simple one. The point of sale gives the total amount of the bill to the customer. The cashier then asks if the customer wants to round up to the next dollar amount to
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Color rotation of price tags to track discounts is not a new idea. Thrift Stores have been marking down their prices with the aid of color for decades. In fact, it is such a common occurrence that shoppers automatically equate certain colors with discounts. The Psychology of Color Coding Color coding or color tagging
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Thrift shops are often sadly forgotten in the world of point-of-sale systems. These businesses provide a valuable service to their communities by offering donated goods at affordable prices. Because these shops often operate with low margins, it is important that they keep careful track of all inventory. Like other retail establishments, thrift shops need POS
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Not all of your employees have the same status. Managers need to have access to information that should not be offered to cashiers. New hires may need a probation period before they have permission to see specific components of your point-of-sale and inventory system. This can be difficult if you don’t have a system in
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Scalable Thrift Store POS Systems: Increase Sales, Improve Efficiency, Manage Inventory and Automate Your Business Give it to me straight. What POS features matter most to thrift store owners and employees? Check out the list below for our top 9 features for 2020. Top POS Features Thrift Store Owners Need to Know About: Advanced Thrift
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