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The Retail Assist blog

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End-User Computing Mistakes That Could Be Slowing Down Your Business

According to a 2025 IT Trends report, 44% of IT teams are now spending more time managing employee devices...

Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery

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Why UK SMBs Can’t Afford to Ignore Cloud-Based Disaster Recovery in 2025

Cyber attacks are a significant threat to businesses in the UK, with 50% of UK businesses reporting a cyber attack in...

IT Infrastructure

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Top 5 Ways to Cut IT Infrastructure Costs Without Compromising Performance

With global IT spend set to reach £4.22 trillion by 2025, CIOs and CTOs are under intense pressure to...

RIsing Cost of Managed Services

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The Hidden Cost of Technical Debt: How to Identify and Eliminate It in Your IT Environment

Technical debt is quietly draining IT budgets and slowing innovation across industries. 70% of the software used by Fortune...

End-User Computing Trends in 2025

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End-User Computing Trends in 2025: What’s Next?

With Windows 10 support ending in October and browser-first work overtaking traditional desktop apps, organisations face growing pressure to...

Cloud Cost Optimisation

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Cloud Cost Optimisation Strategies in 2025: What Every CIO, CTO and CFO Needs to Know

Worldwide end-user spending on public cloud services is projected to reach £542 billion in 2025. Yet executives estimate that...

Reliable IT Support

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Why Reliable IT Support Is a Non-Negotiable in 2025

The UK IT services sector is expected to be worth over £118 billion by 2030, reflecting a compound annual...

IT Managed Service Provider

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How to Choose the Right IT Managed Service Provider (MSP)

Over 93% of organisations now rely on IT managed service providers (MSPs) to handle IT complexities and support business...

Cost of IT Downtime

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Hidden Costs of IT Downtime and How to Avoid Them

A single IT outage doesn’t just stall your systems, it stalls your sales, your service and your bottom line....

Retail Tech 2025

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Retail Technology Show 2025: Highlights with Retail Assist and Barron McCann

Retail Technology Show 2025 was nothing short of unforgettable! We’re still buzzing from two action-packed days filled with energy,...

IT Help Desk Performance

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Behind the Numbers: Retail Assist’s IT Help Desk Performance

Retail Assist’s award-winning IT service desk offers flexible help desk support to keep businesses trading seamlessly. Operating 24×7, 365...

In-House vs. Outsourced IT

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In-House vs. Outsourced IT: Finding the Right Fit for Your Business

The global IT outsourcing market is set to grow by $628.4 billion by 2029, and it’s easy to see...

Retail Challenges

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Retail’s Biggest Challenges That No One Is Talking About

Scaling a business is no easy task, especially when technology feels like more of a hurdle than a help....

Maximising ERP ROI

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Maximising ERP ROI: A Retailer’s Guide to Success

Fifty percent of enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementations fail the first time, and most cost three to four times...

Windows 10 End-of-Life

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Windows 10 End of Life: Should You Migrate to Windows 11 Now?

With the Windows 10 end-of-life deadline approaching in October 2025, businesses face a crucial decision. After this date, Microsoft...

Retail Trends in 2025

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Retail Trends in 2025: Key Shifts and Opportunities for Growth

AI is transforming everything from personalised shopping to individualised product recommendations. Generation Alpha, born after 2010, are growing up...

Challenges of ERP Implementation in Retail

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Key Challenges of ERP Implementation in Retail and How to Solve Them

By 2027, over 70% of newly implemented ERP initiatives will fail to meet their original business goals. High failure...

Sustainability in Retail

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Sustainability in Retail: Embracing Eco-Conscious Practices for the Future of Retail

By the end of 2025, an estimated 80% of global consumers will consider sustainability in retail an essential factor...

Subconscious Commerce: Revolutionising Retail Experiences in 2025

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Subconscious Commerce: Revolutionising Retail Experiences in 2025

95% of purchasing decisions happen in the subconscious mind, driven by emotions rather than logic. In retail, it’s not...

Inventory Tracking Software

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Inventory Tracking Software for Retail: Simplify, Save and Scale

Managing inventory efficiently is a critical challenge for any growing businesses. As customer demands fluctuate and sales channels expand,...

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Celebrating 2024: Our Year in Review

As we approach the end of 2024, we’re taking a moment to reflect on what has been a fantastic...

AI and Machine Learning in Supply Chain

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AI and Machine Learning in Supply Chain: Why It’s Essential for Growth

For growing retailers, understanding the implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in supply chains is significant...

Top 5 Retail Trends Shaping The Future of Commerce

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Top 5 Retail Trends Shaping The Future of Commerce

Changing consumer expectations, advancements in technology and the growing importance of sustainability are reshaping how retailers operate. To remain...

Retail Allocation

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Retail Allocation: Optimising Stock Distribution and Maximising Sales

Efficient stock allocation is critical for ensuring products are in the right place at the right time. With customer...

ERP Systems in Retail

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ERP Systems in Retail: Are They Still Relevant?

As retail strives to meet dynamic consumer demands, tackle digital transformation and outperform competitors, ERP systems in retail are...

Stock Replenishment in Retail

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Mastering Stock Replenishment: Strategies, Benefits and Best Practice for Retail Success

In retail, a well-managed stock replenishment process is critical for maintaining customer satisfaction, optimising sales and reducing stockouts. Effective...

How Warehouse Management Systems Transform Retail Operations

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From Chaos to Control: How Warehouse Management Systems Transform Retail Operations

What is a Warehouse Management System (WMS)? A Warehouse Management System (WMS) is specialised software that streamlines and manages...

Unified Commerce vs Omnichannel: What’s the Difference?

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Unified Commerce vs Omnichannel: What’s the Difference?

What is Unified Commerce? Unified commerce is a retail strategy that integrates all systems, channels and data into a...

Inventory Management Challenges for Growing Retailers

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Inventory Management Challenges for Growing Retailers

For growing retailers, managing inventory effectively is crucial to customer satisfaction, operational costs and growth potential. As retailers expand,...

ERP Software and Retail Startups

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ERP Software and Retail Startups: Is It Worth It for a Growing Retailer?

As a growing retailer, one of the most inevitable decisions you’ll face is whether to invest in Enterprise Resource...

The Hidden Costs of ERP Implementation No One Will Tell You About

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The Hidden Costs of ERP Implementation No One Will Tell You About

Implementing ERP software is a significant investment for any business, but the total cost is often more than what’s...

Emerging Trends and Technologies in Retail: The Future of ERP Systems

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Emerging Trends and Technologies in Retail: The Future of ERP Software

As we head towards 2025, retail continues to evolve rapidly, driven by technological innovations and shifting consumer behaviour. Enterprise...

How ERP Software Drives Efficiency, Growth, and Customer Satisfaction

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Transforming Retail: How ERP Software Drives Efficiency, Growth and Customer Satisfaction

Retailers are constantly battling to enhance efficiency, boost customer satisfaction and combat declining profit margins. Despite these pressing challenges,...

5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an ERP Software for Your Retail Business

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5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing an ERP Software for Your Retail Business

Retailers who struggle to scale their brands are often dealing with inefficient supply chains, fragmented tech stacks and unreliable...

What is a Retail ERP System, and Should Your Business Have One?

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What is a Retail ERP System, and Should Your Business Have One?

Staying ahead means more than just knowing your market and customers inside out. It calls for a seamless integration...

Top 5 Retail Trends in 2025 and How To Navigate Them?

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Top 5 Retail Trends in 2025 and How To Navigate Them?

Looking ahead to 2025 retail trends, the retail sector is on the edge of something big, a revolution, to...

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