Industry-Specific
Retail, POS Solutions Can Accelerate ROI
Microsoft Retail Management Systems Retail
Bundles offer retailers affordable POS
systemswithout compromise.
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If you're a small
retailer looking for a computerized solution to
manage your everyday tasks, you're likely having
difficulty finding one that will meet the
particular needs of your business. Not sure
where to turn to get a comprehensive system that
doesn't need expensive customization? Here's
where you can find complete solutions developed
to meet the specialized needs of specific
industries.
Introducing Microsoft
Retail Management System Bundles
Microsoft Retail Management System now
provides specialized, no-fuss retail
bundlesall-in-one software and hardware
packagestailored for the specific needs of the
following industries:
By bundling an
affordable package of hardwareor
retail-hardened point-of-sale equipmentwith
Microsoft customized software, it's easier for
you to automate your business and manage your
store more efficiently. And because little
customization is needed, you'll realize the
return on your investment faster than with
piecemeal systems.
Depending upon the
size and complexity of your business, you can
choose from standard and deluxe bundles for each
of the four retail types listed above. You can
also choose a bundle for a variety of verticals
in specialty and general-merchandise retail. In
addition, your new automated solution will be
installed by a certified Microsoft partner near
yousomeone who will get you up and running
fast.
And, it's affordable.
Bundles start at $2,999a substantial savings
over buying these components separately.
Standard, entry-level
bundles are available for retailers of
beer/wine/liquor, apparel, sporting goods, and
gift stores, and provide simple solutions to
meet the unique challenges of each business.
For software, youll
get Microsoft Retail Management System, version
1.2. The software solution can help you:
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Easily
automate inventory management.
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Speed up
credit card transactions.
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Make
productivity reports to help you
make better buying decisions
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Track your
customers buying habits.
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Gain more
control over your business, saving
you time and helping you increase
profits.
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Retail-hardened point-of-sale
computer terminal
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Required
cable, accessories, and mouse
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Sporting Goods Retailers Deluxe Bundle
Sporting goods
retailers face unique challenges in keeping a
lean inventory, tracking items and warranty
agreements, and building customer loyalty.
Compete more effectively against big stores, and
the Internet, by using the advanced capabilities
of Microsoft Retail Management Systems deluxe
bundle.
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Easy-to-understand, point-of-sale
functionality helps your staff
locate unique itemsquickly.
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Rich
inventory reporting helps you make
smart buying decisions.
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Negotiate
better with distributors because you
know exactly what to reorder.
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Speak
knowledgeably about items to your
customers and settle disputes
quickly with complete customer
buying histories.
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Resolve
warranty issues with easy access to
complete information about your
items.
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Besides the software
solution, this deluxe bundle includes:
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Fully-enclosed point-of-sale unit.
This special unit prevents the need
for venting and water resistance.
Its a great feature for busy
sporting goods stores where
accidental water spills can happen
by well-meaning staff members.
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High-end
trigger scanners. This scanner has a
cord extension to allow for easy
reaching over the counter to scan
merchandise.
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Top-quality thermal receipt printer.
It also has a small footprint to
help with space management at the
point-of-sale area.
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Overall, youll get
our deluxe hardware package for sporting goods
retailers, which includes:
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Retail-hardened point-of-sale
computer terminal
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Required
cable/accessories
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Beer/Wine/Liquor Retailers Deluxe Bundle
Beer, wine, and liquor
retailers manage hundreds of inventory itemsall
with similar characteristics. Its often tough
to figure out whats selling, and overbuying can
dig into profits. Among the top features that
Microsoft Retail Management System can help:
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Rich
reporting and inventory tracking
features that lets store owners make
smart buying decisions to better
negotiate with distributors.
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Easy-to-understand point-of-sale
functionality helps speed up
check-out lines.
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Your staff
will speak knowledgeably about
stocked items, and they will know
your customers buying histories.
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Besides the software
solution, this deluxe bundle for
beer/wine/liquor retailers includes:
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An
omni-directional scanner. Perform
physical inventorythe easy way.
Manually updating inventory is a
difficult process for many beer,
wine, and liquor retailers, and many
fail to restock inventory regularly.
Microsoft Retail Management System
makes this task simple with an
omni-directional handheld scanner,
which allows you to capture the UPC
codes and corresponding quantities.
The scanneromni-directional means
that it captures the codes even when
its not perfectly lined up with the
barcodessaves the information,
which is then updated in the
computer.
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Moisture-resistant touch screen.
Grab a bottle from the cooler and
your hands are wet, which can damage
your computer equipment. The deluxe
versions moisture-resistant touch
screen solves this issue.
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In addition, youll
get our deluxe package for beer, wine, and
liquor retailers, which includes the following
hardware:
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All-in-one, retail-hardened
point-of-sale computer terminal with
LCD touch screen
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Required
cable/accessories/mouse
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Apparel Retailers Deluxe Bundle
Small apparel store
owners face stiff competition, especially from
larger retailers. Microsoft Retail Management
System is designed to help them gain a
competitive edge. Here are just a few features:
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The
customized software offers
easy-to-use inventory tracking so
you know exactly which productsby
color, size, style and moreare
selling; custom sales reports
promote intelligent buying.
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Easy-to-understand touch-screen
monitor lets sales staff quickly
process the most complex
transactions and item availability
for customer requests.
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Youll
have quick access to customer buying
histories.
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Besides the software
solution, this deluxe bundle for apparel
retailers includes:
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Attractive, color-coordinated
point-of-sale unit. We know that
specialty apparel retailers can be
style conscious, so were offering
an attractive POS terminal with a
small footprint. Your customers and
employees will be impressed by its
neat look. It creates a no-clutter
atmosphere at the check-out line.
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Special
trigger scanner. Your job at your
specialty apparel store is hard
enough, so weve included a rapid
scanner thats ideal for accurately
scanning merchandiseof all types,
style and size of merchandiseand
with the busy retailer in mind.
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Overall, the deluxe
hardware package includes:
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Retail-hardened, point-of-sale
computer
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Required
cable/accessories/mouse
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Gift and Hobby Shop Retailer Bundles
For gift store owners,
profitability is a key concern, and slow-moving
inventory is the enemy of profit. Microsoft
Retail Management System is designed to help you
be more competitive. The software solution can
help you:
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Manage
point-of-sale and business processes
with higher financial returns.
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Maintain
tight control over inventory and
expenditures.
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Provide
better customer service and make
strategic decisions based on
accurate, current information.
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Besides the software
solution, this deluxe bundle for gift and hobby
shop retailers includes:
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High-end
scanner. Busy gift shops often have
long lines at the check-out counter.
Weve included an easy-to-use,
high-end scanner to help speed up
those long lines, which retailers
will love, especially during peak
holiday seasons.
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Top-flight
printer. Are your customers waiting
in frustration as your old printer
slowly transmits a printed receipt?
The deluxe bundle for gift retailers
will help you resolve that issue. It
comes with a top-speed printer that
quickly stamps out receipts and
other documents in seconds.
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Overall, the deluxe
hardware package for gift and hobby shop
retailers includes:
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Retail-hardened, point-of-sale
computer
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Hand-held
barcode scanner
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