Whether you are setting up a retail business for the very first time, or you are an experienced merchant, … Read more
Hike Update: March 2018
We’re ending March 2018 with some pretty exciting updates! … Read more
Augmented Reality and the Retail Sector
Augmented reality, or AR as it is more commonly known, first began to really impress its possibilities on to … Read more
How to Increase Revenue and Customer Loyalty through Coupons, Deals, Discounts and Offers
Retail is a fiercely competitive business, with smaller … Read more
Omnichannel vs. Multichannel
Omnichannel and multichannel are common retail buzzword, but what do they really mean? What is the difference between … Read more
Big two benefits of Cloud POS: Security & Integrations
Need a robust point of sale system for your store? Considering a Cloud-based POS but worried about … Read more
Why you should start selling on Amazon today
Since launching in 1994, Amazon has grown from its humble, book-only, beginnings into a … Read more
Top trending retail products to look out for in 2018
Knowledge is power and with every passing year, it becomes imperative for retailers to take note of the most popular products and services on the market. … Read more
Marketing gift cards to your customers
Marketing gift cards to your customers As retailers (and shoppers), we’re no stranger to the power of gift cards. They are the best present you can give someone … Read more
Hike announcement: Hike + Vantiv & Mint Payments
Hike announcement: Hike + Vantiv & Mint Payments Since we began Hike POS in 2014, we’ve been committed to providing retailers with the very best in point-of-sale … Read more
Inventory & sales
As retail habits change and evolve, so too has the retailer’s need for a robust point-of-sale solution. Such is the necessity of having a system … Read more
Getting your 2018 retail sales off to the right start
Getting your 2018 retail sales off to the right start After another splurge in holiday shopping during November and December, it’s common for retailers to feel a drop-off … Read more
Hike + BigCommerce + QuickBooks Online
Hike + BigCommerce + QuickBooks Online Over the last few years, we at Hike have remained steadfast in our pursuit in providing retailers worldwide … Read more
How to start your online e-Commerce retail business
How to start your online e-Commerce retail business The accessibility of the e-Commerce industry, through low initial start-up costs and a strong … Read more
Hike + Shopify + Xero
Hike + Shopify + Xero Online retailing has become a significant part of the retail industry in general, with businesses looking … Read more
Technology and trends that will shape the retail industry in 2018
Technology and trends that will shape the retail industry in 2018 For much of 2017, the common thread stitched under observations of the retail industry were centred … Read more
Hike update: December 2017
What's new in Hike: December update New features We’re ending the year on a high with some great new additions to Hike POS. We want to also thank you, our valued customers on a great 2017 … Read more
Setting up your holiday pricing strategy for your retail store
Setting up your holiday pricing strategy for your retail store With not only Christmas around the corner, but big-ticket discount days like Black Friday and Cyber … Read more
Why you need to start utilizing POS reports today!
Why you need to start utilizing POS reports todayIn the fast-moving world of business retailing, your point of sale system is your oyster. The device that enables you to manage and operate … Read more
4 tips to get the most out of your retail staff
4 tips to get the most out of your retail staffRunning a retail business presents itself with a great variety of challenges and tasks to complete on any given day. To be … Read more
5 reasons why retailers are using an iPad POS hardware to grow their business
The chatter amongst retail experts are always centered around ideas and realistic options for business to not only improve their productivity, but also … Read more
Hike update: November 2017
What’s new in Hike: November update New features Our November update to Hike POS is a minor one, but we’ve got some cool changes that will … Read more
5 key differences between traditional commerce & e-Commerce sales channels
Understanding Sales Channels: 5 key differences between traditional commerce & e-Commerce sales channelsWhen considering the evolution of point-of-sale … Read more
6 ways small businesses can engage with local community
6 tips your small business can engage with the local communitySince the turn of the century, we’ve seen an increase in the mega-conglomerate, multi-store retail … Read more
Hike update: October 2017
What's new in Hike: October update New features Sync with multiple eCommerce platforms at once! We’re excited to announce that Hike now lets … Read more
Turning first-time customers into repeat business
The challenges facing retailers, especially new ones, are plentiful but perhaps one of the more pressing issues that they face is the art of turning seasonal … Read more
Hike update: Sept 2017
What's new in Hike: September updateWith the festive season right around the corner, we’ve been busy making Hike even better. Check out what’s new … Read more