Even in 2021, technology is evolving and persistently moving – moving so fast, businesses are struggling to keep up with it. When your retail store looks tired, old fashioned and is yet to embrace technology within the confines of a traditional bricks and mortar business, it makes the efficiency and the profitability of your enterprise difficult to manage. It also sends a message to your potential customers:
We’re behind the times
This alone can make it difficult to get people through your doors, let alone part with their money. Even if your business is in its early stages, or you’ve been a staple of your local high street for generations, it’s never too early or too late to embrace technology and reap the benefits. In this post, we’ll explore how you can increase sales by modernising your retail store. Read on to find out more.
Update Your Payment Options with NFC Card Readers
You probably still accept cash and some card payments, perhaps you happily take contactless payments but are you ready to take on the latest style of modern and cashless payment processing? By using a NFC card reader, customers will be able to pay for your products or services with a wave of a smartwatch or a tap of a smartphone. This next generation payment convenience will certainly make your store much more attractive to prospective customers who don’t want to handle cash and no longer carry credit or debit cards. When you can provide fast, secure and frictionless payments, you’ll be able to strengthen your position as a reliable and trustworthy brand, which in turn, means more repeat custom and higher levels of revenue.
Refresh Your Exterior
You might have a beautifully dressed store on the inside, but if the exterior of your retail space is looking tired and outdated, then it’s time for a spruce up. When potential customers see stores that have dirty, unkempt exteriors, they assume that the inside and the products and services on offer, reflect this. Keep on top of the maintenance of your property, update your signage and bring your store into the 21st century.
Invest In Good Lighting
No one wants to shop in a gloomy and dismal store. Customers expect to be able to see what they’re purchasing and find what they need quickly. Even if you prefer low light in your store to create an atmosphere to suit a specific aesthetic, you can still create this effect by utilising clean, modern accent lighting, recessed options, lamps and more. Try to keep the lighting in your store as even as possible to ensure it looks clean, modern and professional.
Consider Comfort
Why not encourage your customers to spend a little more time in your store? By adding seating areas, a couch, chairs or other areas where your customers can relax and take their time, creates a sense of modernity and will encourage them to take their time in your store, and hopefully make more purchases!
Final Thoughts…
Modernizing your store can help increase footfall and revenue. Consider these points above to get started!