At Retail Integration, we put our customers’ needs first and foremost and that is why we continue to evolve our systems and keep up to speed with the ever changing retail landscape. Shoe Rack, an Irish fashion retailer and a customer of ours since 2016, understands the need for a strong EPOS system.
With 11 branches nationwide, including locations at Dublin, Limerick, Sligo and Wexford, along with their busy eCommerce website, Shoe Rack needed a robust EPOS system. Retail Integration began working with Shoe Rack as they required a robust and flexible system that could help manage their multibranch business across the country. Meridian Retail, our proprietary till system offered the full suite of functionality needed by the client.
Shoe Rack Director, Fintan Rowsome said:
“We have been a customer of Retail integration since 2016 and I cannot fault them in any way. The level of service and support they provide us with is exceptional. Nothing is ever too much hassle and the support team are always happy to help when and if we need them.
We required an EPOS system that was flexible, easy to use, had multi branch functionality, as well as extensive reporting and stock management capabilities. We didn’t think we could find an EPOS system that delivered everything we needed but the Meridian EPOS system delivered by Retail Integration provided everything and more. They have continued to understand our business and evolve as we do so that we can stay ahead of the game and provide our end customers with the best possible product and service.
I cannot recommend Retail integration enough to anyone looking for an EPOS system. Trust me, you won’t be disappointed.”
A robust EPOS for Irish fashion retailers
The Meridian Retail system provides all the functionality the client requires, including extensive reporting, stock management and customer management. Along with this, the multibranch management functionality provides the ability to control all branches from head office including stock levels, pricing, tills and live sales reporting.
A strong EPOS system was required so that Shoe Rack could develop their online business alongside their nationwide stores. Having an EPOS system integrated with their eCommerce site was also a high priority for them and our Omnishop system allowed their website which is built on Magento to connect with their existing stock, pricing and reporting information.
Having up to date information is key for ensuring that stock levels on the website accurately reflect their warehouse stock. It was also important that the system could work with all the payment methods required for a diverse online channel, including Paypal, Visa and Mastercard.
Evolving EPOS functionality
Strong customer service is paramount to staying ahead of the competition and retaining customers. 57% of consumers say that excellent customer service is a factor in brand loyalty; with that in mind it is important to provide customers with the shopping experience and method they require. Due to the Meridian Retail platform being developed in-house, we have agility and flexibility that other providers and resellers simply do not have, allowing us to respond to new market trends.
Alongside online and traditional shopping, we also developed click and collect functionality for the system. Click and collect was a value added service we rolled out for Shoe Rack in 2021, that is now a requirement by customers since the pandemic.
Retail Integration Managing Director, Pat Heslin said:
“At Retail Integration, we have noticed that our approach resonates best with customers like Shoe Rack. They are continually looking to improve their business inline with customer expectations, and to enhance their own customer engagement. Their response and uptake of the full breath of Meridian Retail’s functionality is what inspires us to continue to innovate and create new features.
The businesses that do well understand how to use the data at their disposal, learn more about their customers’ needs and look to deliver an evolving service. Shoe Rack look to be at the forefront of retail, from managing their 11 branches and integrating their online offering with Omnishop, to rolling out our new click and collect service in 2021. We look forward to continuing to evolve our service in line with their needs and the needs of all our customers.”
Retail Integration provides the full functionality needed by retailers
The retail industry has rapidly evolved in the past five years, not least due to the challenges of the pandemic. Expanding a retail business to multiple locations while connecting to an online store now presents as many challenges as opportunities. Meridian Retail is the EPOS system of choice for many of Ireland’s best known fashion retailers, including Portwest, Skechers, Lisa Baker Boutiques and Kenny Woolen Mills.
The collaborative work we do with our customer’s is what inspires the whole team to deliver excellence and continue to innovate. From realtime stock levels and reporting, to branch management and online integration, we are constantly evolving our systems to meet the needs of retailers.
Contact us today to discuss our ever expanding range of functionality, and how this can help your retail business evolve at +353 1 429 6800 or info@retail-int.com.
