Several Tennessee retailers have provided anecdotal evidence that credit cards are still the average customer’s preferred payment method, highlighting the importance of utilizing efficient point-of-sale software and terminals.
The 2012 holiday shopping season took many retailers by surprise – despite rampant unemployment, Americans were out buying in full force. As a result, some retailers were unable to stock adequate inventory – a problem stemming back through the supply chain.
Because December 26 – the day after many Americans celebrated Christmas – was a national holiday, many consumers took to retail stores to capitalize on post-holiday season sales.
The federal government recently decided to allow trucker to continue working 11-hour days, but separate regulations passed may give retailers other causes of concern.