How Pet Owners Are Shopping in 2026: The Numbers Retailers Need to Know
Pet retail is a big industry, but the numbers behind it tell a more interesting story than the size of the market alone.
POS Checkout Friction: 7 Ways Retailers Can Improve the Checkout Experience
Checkout friction doesn't always look like a long line at the register. Sometimes it's an employee printing a receipt because they need to put a transaction on hold. Or leaving the POS to check whether another store has an item in stock. Or having to enter the same ...
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Back-to-School Shopping Is Changing: What That Means for Retailers
Back-to-school shopping is one of the biggest retail moments of the year, and this year's numbers tell an interesting story. Families are expected to spend more than ever, but that doesn't mean ...
250 Years of American Retail: From Handwritten Ledgers to AI Forecasting
Two hundred fifty years ago, there were no barcode scanners, loyalty apps, or online orders waiting to be picked up curbside. There weren't even cash registers.
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9 Powerful Multi-Store Retail Software Features Every Business Needs in 2026
Running a multi-location retail business is very different from running a single store. Once you have multiple locations, things get messy quickly. Inventory ends up in the wrong place, one store ...
Choosing a Retail Management Software? Why FieldStack Can Be the Right Fit
Choosing retail management software usually doesn’t come down to a lack of options. If anything, it’s the opposite problem — there are plenty of systems that can handle POS, eCommerce, loyalty, ...
Recommerce for Retailers: How to Manage Second-Hand Inventory in Your Stores
Back in early 2023 we covered the growing recommerce market in this blog post: 8 Reasons Why the Recommerce Trend is Here to Stay in Retail. Since then, recommerce has expanded significantly and ...
The 5 Biggest Trends and Takeaways We Saw at Global Pet Expo 2026
Global Pet Expo 2026 gave us a clear view into where pet retail is heading. After spending time walking the floor, talking with retailers, and seeing which booths stayed consistently packed, a few ...
Top Pet Industry Trade Shows and Events to Attend in 2026
Trade shows give pet retailers a chance to see what’s next for the industry — from new products and emerging brands to fresh ideas for merchandising and store operations. They’re also a great place ...
How to Choose the Best Retail POS System for Your Business
If you’re researching how to choose the best retail POS system, you’re probably already feeling the pressure. Your current system might be limiting visibility, creating inventory headaches, or making ...