Retail Observer

RETAILOBSERVER.COM APRIL 2017 56 B U Y I N G G R O U P N E W S R ecently, MEGA launched a new Point of Sale option for its retailers through ShopKeep, a cloud-based solution. ShopKeep was built by and for independent retailers who want flexibility and efficiency. Rated the #1 iPad POS system, ShopKeep offers retailers simplicity and speed, even allowing retailers to manage both sales and inventory levels from one solution. "ShopKeep is excited about our partnership with MEGA Group," said Etie Hertz, chief revenue officer for ShopKeep. "Our cloud- based technology is a robust and affordable POS solution for many of MEGA Group's members looking to upgrade their current PC based POS or their own pen and paper system. Combine that with our commitment to provide the MEGA community with the lowest rates on payment processing, and we are confident we are providing an appealing offer for all members." • Reliable and User-Friendly The ShopKeep system takes just minutes to learn and requires no special technology expertise. • Flexible Hardware Options Keeping an eye on flexibility, ShopKeep offers lease options for hardware like EMV readers, or the option to purchase at a discount. • Painless Payments MEGA retailers have the flexibility to accept all types of payments including cash, credit cards (including the new EMV chip cards,) and can now take mobile-based payments like Apple Pay. • Marketing Integration Receipts can be printed or emailed, allowing retailers an easy way to build that remarketing email list. And, ShopKeep offers integration with MailChimp to help retailers reduce the steps it takes to setup and send marketing emails to customers. • Business Analytics Retailers have access to real-time reporting to see important stats at a moment's notice with the ShopKeep Pocket app. Retailers can see every transactions' detail, view reports at a higher level measuring total sales, net sales, even monitor sales by the hour to better plan for staffing needs, and much more. • Manage Multiple Locations Remotely While it's impossible for a retailer to be in multiple locations at once, they can have peace of mind with the ShopKeep Pocket app, seeing key metrics in real-time for each location. "Beyond the simplicity of this point of sale for our retailers, the thing that might be most exciting is the valuable analytics available in one place," said Scott McFarland, chief information officer of MEGA Group USA. "Retailers will have invaluable data right at their fingertips to help with merchandising, ordering, customer follow-up, remarketing and even staffing. ShopKeep is a powerful tool empowering retailers with real-time data to make sound business decisions." ShopKeep was one of the new vendors highlighted during the buying group's spring show in New Orleans in March, allowing MEGA members a chance to demo the iPad solution first-hand. Visit www.shopkkeep.com for more information. MEGA/SHOPKEEP PARTNERSHIP FOR RETAIL POINT-OF-SALE RO

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