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Tips, guides, and insights for retailers using BigCommerce. From checkout optimization to inventory management, we share what actually works.
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AI in Retail: Beyond the Hype
Most retail AI promises are vaporware. Here's how AI actually helps when it's grounded in real transaction data—and why gimmicks fail.
The Barcode Problem Nobody Talks About
Why scanning a barcode shouldn't require a follow-up question—and how variant-level indexing fixes the most annoying POS workflow.
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Daily Store Insights Without the Spreadsheets
How AI can summarize your store's performance in plain language—using real transaction data, not guesswork.
When POS AI Gets It Wrong (And How to Fix It)
AI in retail will make mistakes. The question is whether the system is designed for graceful failure—or customer-facing embarrassment.
Customer Context Without Being Creepy
There's a line between helpful personalization and surveillance retail. Here's how AI can enhance customer service without crossing it.
How Fast Should Your POS Sync?
The difference between real-time sync and batch sync isn't minutes—it's wasted trips, oversold inventory, and lost customer trust.
What Actually Happens When Your Internet Goes Down
Most POS 'offline modes' are just frozen screens with a waiting spinner. Here's what real offline capability looks like.