Top ten Features in the latest Futura release – 3.36

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The latest version of Futura, V3.36 is available now, it contains a wide variety of additional features to improve your Futura experience. Some of the enhancements add new or extend capabilities either requested by users, or identified as part of a programme of continuous improvement, and others are improvements to processes and screens you are already familiar with. If you need help with implementing or understanding any of the features or are undecided about upgrading to the latest version don’t forget we are here to…

Merry Christmas From Futura – 2017 Highlights

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Futura’s 2017 User Group was a chance for Futura’s customers to hear of key technical developments, meet like-minded retailers and learn more about optimising their EPOS platform over 2 days. The feedback from the event was very positive, the topics that generated the most interest were:

Delivering Positive Online & Superb In-Store Experiences to Increase Repeat Business – Part 1

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Online sales in lifestyle and fashion brands may be soaring, but retailers have to balance the risk of pushing customers away through the excessive or inappropriate use of their personal data while trying to engage.  The “tyranny of the algorithm” is how one senior retail executive described it.  As retailers pour money into developing online and digital marketing techniques, the basic concepts of great customer service and the importance of delivering a positive and memorable in-store experience should not be forgotten. Taking Advantage of Your…

Creating Black Friday deals – promotions that hit the mark

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Whether you love it or hate it Black Friday is fast approaching – November 25th is just around the corner – so you’ll be gearing up to ensure you can capitalise on this annual retail event to drive performance over the festive period. Of course, you’ll need to be sure you can satisfy demand, but just as crucial is striking interest with your customer and above all getting your promotions right. Fortunately, Futura’s EPOS and stock management solution provides a host of options for creating…

Create more sales opportunities

Steel and Jelly's Birmingham Store

Smart suggestions from Futura’s intuitive EPOS and retail management system now enable fashion companies to suggest bundles of different product lines.  For example, chinos, shoes and accessories can be set up in the system as combinations to promote the latest collection or a new range.  The clever technology that supports links to different product lines empowers the sales assistant to suggest other lines which complement the customer’s initial choice, thereby creating greater opportunity to up sell in store. British menswear brand Steel and Jelly, previously…

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