As retail technology and shopper expectations continued to evolve in 2025, certain topics stood out among independent and multi-location retailers alike — from how to evaluate your tech stack to emerging industry trends.
Below are the five FieldStack blog posts that resonated the most with retailers this year.
Have you heard about our free Impact Analysis reports? We give you a personalized report that compares your current technology costs with the potential cost offsets of switching to FieldStack's unified commerce platform. This blog takes a deep dive into what a custom Impact Analysis is, how it helps retailers uncover hidden costs in their current tech stack, and why consolidating systems with unified commerce turns into real savings and operational efficiencies.
Our recap of SuperZoo 2025 highlights the key trends shaping pet retail in 2025 and beyond. This post covers everything from growing pet ownership and omnichannel expectations to the ongoing importance of stores as destinations and the competitive advantage of strong product data. Inside, you’ll find actionable insights for pet stores of all sizes.
With NRF being one of the most important retail events of the year, this guide brings together planning tips and strategy advice to help retailers get more value out of their NRF 2026 attendance — from setting priorities before the show to making decisions afterward. With NRF’26 just days away, it’s an essential read for retailers headed to the big show.
This recap takes a close look at Record Store Day 2025 to uncover trends and opportunities that matter to independent retailers, including what works, what’s next, and how music retail insights can influence broader retail thinking. We looked at our own data and client results to share inspiration for retailers looking to elevate their own in-store experiences.
Often retailers focus on feature lists when choosing technology, but this post looks at the total cost of point-of-sale and related systems when they’re disconnected. It helps readers evaluate their tech investments, identify hidden expenses, and consider better alternatives. If you’re fed up with the rising costs of your POS, this one is worth a read.
As retailers look ahead to 2026, these blogs reflect the questions and challenges that mattered most this past year — from understanding the true cost of retail technology to staying ahead of industry trends and making the most of key events.
If any of these topics sparked ideas or raised new questions, now is the perfect time to revisit them and think about how your systems, strategies, and store experiences can better support what’s next.
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