The COVID-19 pandemic has created a number of temporary shortages, including toilet paper, disinfectants and even meat. But one shortage most people likely haven't noticed is affecting retail segments like convenience stores, gas stations and dollar stores. The U.S. coin...
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Retail and Hospitality Trends to Watch After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Robert Banker, Director of smarttill® and Partner Sales at apg®, is a retail technology veteran with extensive experience in solution sales of retail technologies. Robert discusses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on the retail and hospitality industries, as...
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Understanding Responsible Manufacturing and Environmental Responsibilities
Manufacturing and the Environment As a worldwide supplier of cash drawers, we have a responsibility to ensure that our products meet the requirements of our customers, markets and communities we serve. To help accomplish this, the APG team takes an...
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A RoHS and REACH Primer – Understanding CE Product Requirements for the European Union
So you want to sell your products in the European Union? You've got everything set up and ready to go and then you come across a requirement you have not heard before - something about a "CE" mark on your...
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Retailers’ Post-Pandemic Investments to Focus on Omnichannel
In the blink of an eye, the COVID-19 outbreak caused massive upheaval in the retail industry. As retailers look beyond the lockdowns and stay-at-home directives necessitated by the pandemic, some of the technology changes and investments implemented in a hurry...
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Retail, Grocery, Convenience and Restaurant Association Resources During COVID-19
In today's unprecedented environment retailers, grocers, restaurants, and convenience stores worldwide are fighting endlessly to protect their businesses, employees, customers, and families from COVID-19. Many well-known retail industry associations are providing free tools and resources to help businesses navigate through...
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COVID-19’s Effect on the Retail Outlook for 2020
Retail growth projections have changed drastically as a direct result of the COVID-19 outbreak. While the overall sector was poised for growth when the year started, the new outlook is considerably less optimistic for segments such as department stores, general...
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15 Ergonomic Tips for Employees Working Remote or from Home
During the COVID-19 crisis many of us are relocating to a new work environment, our homes. Working from home is not without challenges, personal and professional. When preparing to work from home we tend to focus on the equipment: laptop,...
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Best Practices for POS Cleaning and Sanitation – How to Help Prevent the Spread of Germs
The Point of Sale can be the heart of many retail and hospitality businesses. By implementing a routine POS hardware and cash drawer cleaning schedule, you can help prevent others from getting sick by the spread of germs. Whether your...
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10 Ways to Help Ourselves and Those Around Us in a Crisis
As we try to cope with an unprecedented health crisis, a lot of us are finding ourselves in work-at-home situations they haven't experienced before. This can create uncertainty and a sense of isolation, especially as sit-down restaurants and retailers shut...
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