Charity Retail Technology Blog
Curated and original insights, case studies and news from Cybertill CharityStore charity insights team.
Why you need a Magento 2 website
3 mins read Moving your ecommerce website to Magento 2? Read this quick benefits guide to find out how you can make the most out of your website.
Cybertill and NearSt join forces to boost footfall
2 mins read In 2020 Google reported an 8,000% increase in shoppers searching for “who has ____ in stock” as shoppers went online to find where they could find products locally.
Guide to evaluating charity retail systems
3 mins read The do’s and don’ts of procuring a new charity retail system
Cybertill is the CRA’s wellbeing sponsor for 2021
2 mins read There is no doubt that 2020 brought immense stress and strain upon us all. With national lockdowns and a move to working from home for many mental wellbeing became a focus for companies, helping their staff in being able to cope, as well as they could, during such a turbulent time.
10 questions to ask when evaluating charity retail systems
7 mins read It’s difficult to be a buyer nowadays, especially one looking for charity retail software. Here are some hard questions to ask your potential vendors as you research charity retail systems.
Post-covid retailing: 3 things to try this lockdown
3 mins read Retailers who have well maintained online channels or integrated ecommerce and pos are at an advantage. Here are a few fresh ideas I hope can bring you and your customers some joy.
Covid-19 impact, and what’s next – a letter from our CEO
5 mins read As the world continues to grapple with the effects of COVID-19, no part of society seems to be left unscathed. Fears are surmounting around the worlds economic health, and the dramatic changes to our lives ahead.
A retailer’s plight of sustainable fashion
3 mins read In a report released this week, the Environment Audit Committee has called on the government to end this era of throwaway fashion, with less than 1% of material used to produce clothing being recycled into new clothing at the end of its life.
Life after lockdown
3 mins read With the curve starting to flatten, many are now looking towards what life after lockdown will be like and the measures that must be taken to ensure a safe return to normality (whatever that may be!).
Alder Hey needs you
3 mins read We want to show our appreciation in any way that we can, and with their charity shop being closed for the time being and fundraising events being cancelled, here’s a list of the many ways that you can still support the fantastic charity.
How to support charities during self-isolation
3 mins read We have created 4 actions that you can do that will support charities during these unprecedented times, so that charities can be there for those who need them when now, and when normality resumes.
Charity case study download: Dougie Mac
3 mins read Read about how Douglas Macmillan Hospice has increased revenue in their charity shops, improved Gift Aid conversion and donor loyalty with Cybertill.
Thrift Gift Guide
5 mins read Gifting doesn’t need to cost the earth, here is Cybertill’s handy Thrift Gift Guide to help you gift in a more sustainable way.
Charity Case Study: Douglas Macmillan Hospice
3 mins read Situated in the heart of North Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, Douglas Macmillan Hospice, or Dougie Mac as it’s charity shops are commonly known, provides care and support to people facing life-limiting illnesses.
Visitor Attraction Case Study: Strawberry Field
3 mins read Watch how The Salvation Army implemented Cybertill’s one integrated system to run ticketing, EPoS, ecommerce and café at their new visitor attraction and museum at this iconic Beatles site.
May the (ecommerce) force be with you
3 mins read Making integration between ecommerce and EPOS easy for the many, Cybertill’s ecommerce offering is truly innovative.
Integrating event tickets with your EPoS
3 mins read Integrate ticketing into your POS with the Event Manager module from Cybertill, providing retailers and visitor attractions with the ability to sell tickets, integrate member and supporter services, manage your stock and reward those members with a loyalty scheme that provides targeted promotions and discounts.
Live Webinar Consumer Q&A: Gen Z Panel
4 mins read Listen to the live webinar Q&A where Cybertill brings together a full panel of Gen Z consumers from varying backgrounds, interests and personality types.
Getting the most out of your EPoS
3 mins read Implementing an EPoS and retail management system for retailers of all sizes can be a daunting task, and takes precision management to get it right, especially with so many factors needing to be considered. That’s why Cybertill offer a dedicated Project Management Team to help you throughout the whole rol
Barnardo’s improving ROI and processes with EPoS
3 mins read National charity Barnardo’s work to transform the lives of the UK’s most vulnerable children, helping thousands of families each year build a better future. With over 700 shops across the UK, its retail operation generated £15m profit in 2018, 25% up on previous years.
Stop thief! Keeping your charity shop secure
3 mins read How charity retail management software can help charities become more secure through providing a full audit trail, keeping an eye on whats coming in and out of the till, along with who is accessing it!
