My wife and I both had successful corporate careers and wanted to make a change in our lives so we turned-up our entrepreneurial drive and opened our own business. We decided that the type of business that suited us would be home décor, candle manufacturing and custom furniture. After buying a beautiful heritage building in small town Ontario, we thought we were ready to take on this new world. One of the key steps of a starting-up a new business was overlooked on our part. That was deciding which Point-of-Sale (POS) solution would best suit our needs. Naturally, we talked to other business o ..read more

In the heart of Canada’s garden industry, a digital evolution is budding. As contemporary garden centres diversify their offerings from enchanting flora to aesthetic garden furniture and essential leisure items, the challenge of efficient management and maximizing profitability emerges. The catalyst for overcoming these challenges is the integration of advanced technological tools. Among these, ACCEO Smart Vendor POS & Inventory Management System stands out with over four decades of retail expertise, empowering retailers to not only manage their operations adeptly but also significantly b ..read more

Exciting news for our retail community! Team ACCEO Retail Solutions is heading to Toronto this September for not one but two major tradeshows. First, join us at Pets Canada from September 17 – 18, 2023. Whether in pet retail or an enthusiast, discover how our state-of-the-art POS system can transform your business experience. We promise to bring the latest tailored POS solutions just for the pet industry! Next, we’ll be at CHFA Now on September 23 – 24. For those in the health and natural products industry, you won’t want to miss the opportunity to witness our system’s capabilities first-hand ..read more

The Acceo Smart Vendor mobile app has been upgraded to the Progressive WebApp (PWA), providing numerous benefits for retail businesses. With faster loading times, smoother navigation, and offline functionality, the Smart Vendor PWA is poised to revolutionize the sales process for companies seeking to streamline their operations. Additionally, the PWA’s lightweight design ensures that it takes up minimal storage space on your device, making it easy to access and update. In this blog post, we will explore the features of this exciting upgrade and show you how it can benefit your retail business ..read more

Omnichannel retailing is a strategy that allows businesses to connect with customers through multiple channels, such as online, in-store, and mobile. This approach is especially important for garden centers, as it allows them to reach customers in different ways and provide a more convenient shopping experience. According to a recent study by the National Garden Bureau, the gardening industry in North America is worth over $47 billion. With more and more customers turning to online shopping, it’s crucial for garden centers to have a strong online presence. A study by the National Retail Federa ..read more

Simple, Yet effective Inventory Tracking Feature! Nowadays multiple sales channels are used to distribute and sell finished goods, and it becomes a truly challenging task to keep up with the tracking of a moving inventory. Apart from this, for the products that require specialized storage or have a short life span, the inventory tracking feature becomes a necessity, and the most common yet the best way to do it is by using the lot number tracking feature. What is Lot Number tracking? Firstly, what is a lot number? A lot number is an identification number assigned to manufactured products that ..read more

Today, we are introducing our new Smart Vendor App that helps store owners and managers, like you, have access to hourly performance, top sellers and daily sales on-the-go. Easy to install, and easy to use, the Smart Vendor App for your IOS or Android device will be your #1 way of checking your store’s performance when you are on the go. Get an overview of your entire business See immediately all your store’s activities and performance from anywhere in the world or the comfort of your home. See real-time data that will help you make business decisions The Dashboar ..read more

The key to success lies in providing customers with the right product, at the right place, at the right time. The post-pandemic world and the last two years have changed consumers’ mindsets and expectations. The shopping experience has also seen a significant shift, combining offline and online channels in all retail verticals. Most businesses are now implementing Omnichannel solutions to meet customer demands and expectations and provide a seamless customer experience across all channels and touchpoints. What is Omnichannel Retailing? Omnichannel retailing is a fully integrated approach that ..read more

A humble try to make the Holiday Season a great one for retailers! The Holiday Season is just around the corner and unlike last year it’ll be different. Things aren’t back to normal but with the pandemic under control, people are gearing up for celebrations with family & friends, bustling at shopping centers, all of which seem feasible this year. And this only makes it much merrier for the businesses that run retail stores. With the upcoming influx of customers expected to retail stores, it’s time for them to level up their game plan to get the most out of this festive rush. And to help yo ..read more

Author: Arhaan Dholkawala As climate change and global warming become more and more substantial and impactful to our everyday lives, it is becoming increasingly important to have reasons to set yourself apart from every other grocery store/chain and make a difference. One of the important ways to do this is to join the Zero-Waste Grocery movement. Zero-Waste Grocery is making sure that every piece of packaging in the store is reusable. However, this is easier said than done as reusable bags are the only Zero-Waste Grocery item that is partially incentivized by law. Other than that, giving o ..read more