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COVID-19 Retail and Hospitality Trends Shaping Tomorrow

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand March 22, 2021

The retail and hospitality business owners are well aware of the challenges that the past years have had, and it's time to focus on the incredible adaptability they have shown. To seize a new opportunity presented by consumer behavior and shifting operations online is no easy task.

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, Gift Cards

Last Chance to Get Your Online Ordering Setup for FREE!

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand March 15, 2021

Here at Givex, we understand that the pandemic has negatively impacted many restaurants, whether that was closing their doors temporarily or forever. COVID-19 has hammered home the point that every restaurant needs online ordering to survive. However, developing their own app and ordering system has been too great of a challenge for many operators.

Topics: Point of Sale, online ordering

Get Your Ecommerce Up and Running Before St. Patrick’s Day

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand March 1, 2021

This year, St. Patrick's lands on Wednesday, March 17th. Traditionally the holiday is spent meeting up with your friends, attending parades, or going to bars to celebrate. However, this year over 55% of US adults confirmed that they would be avoiding gathering this year due to the pandemic. A third have confirmed that they will be celebrating the day at home with a special dinner. According to NRF and Prosper Insights & Analytics, it's predicted that the average spend will be $40.77, for a..

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, online ordering

Givex Acquires Pi Cash Systeme in Switzerland

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand February 19, 2021

Givex, the cloud-based customer engagement solution that helps to streamline business operations from end-to-end, announced today the acquisition of Pi Cash Systeme, a leading Swiss provider of point of sale systems, automatic coin changers and badge loading terminals.

Topics: Point of Sale, News

9 Ways to Make Valentine’s Day Special in 2021

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand February 9, 2021

Even with COVID-19 causing unexpected changes to the usual Valentine's Day plan, there are plenty of creative and cost-efficient ways your restaurant can perform to make the occasion special for your customers. If you are afraid that many will skip the occasion, think again. 52% of US adults plan to celebrate Valentine's day this year, and nearly 73% of consumers celebrating Valentine's Day state that it is essential to do so given the pandemic's current state.

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, Gift Cards, online ordering

Restaurant Tips to Get Ready for Super Bowl Weekend

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand February 1, 2021

The 55th Super Bowl will be played on Sunday, February 7th, 2021, in Tampa, Florida. With the ongoing impact of COVID-19, it's no surprise that this year's Super Bowl will look a little different. Typically, friends would gather at someone’s home or go to a bar to watch the game, but unfortunately, that won't be the case this year. Although restaurants and bars will not be jam-packed and refusing customers due to their limited seating, they will be able to serve as many guests as they please..

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, Delivery Service

The Ultimate Restaurant Holiday Tech Guide

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand December 14, 2020

Running a restaurant in 2020 has been a challenge, but it doesn't need to stay that way in 2021. Here is a rundown of the ultimate technology that we recommend restaurants implement to have a successful 2021.

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, Gift Cards, News

Black Friday Shopping During a Pandemic

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand November 11, 2020

The biggest shopping season, Black Friday, is getting a pandemic makeover. This year, many major retailers are starting their sales earlier and ending them later. Traditionally, Black Friday this year would begin on November 27th and last till Cyber Monday, although due to the pandemic, retailers are forced to adjust things to adapt to the new normal. Companies are looking for ways to avoid large gatherings at stores on Friday after U.S. Thanksgiving by providing more buying, pickup, and..

Topics: Point of Sale, Loyalty, Gift Cards

Restaurant Owners: It’s Time to Cut Your Menu!

Posted by Sonya Hoshmand October 28, 2020

Food waste has always been a concern to restaurant owners, but many cannot afford any waste throughout the pandemic. The importance of understanding margins and analyzing ways to reduce your menu has never been so vital for the lifeline to many restaurants. While many have increased the cost of individual dishes, others have reduced their menu list to serve specific items that have performed well throughout the pandemic.

Topics: Point of Sale

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