Advanced Retail Features - Powering Modern Commerce

Advanced Retail Features - Powering Modern Commerce

Overview

This article gives you an overview of iVendNext’s tools for improving pricing, inventory, and customer engagement, helping retailers stay competitive with smart features and easy fulfillment.



1. Dynamic Pricing and Promotions

A. Rule-Based Pricing

Set automated pricing adjustments under:
Home > Retail > Pricing Rules


Rule Type

Application

Example

Quantity Discounts

"Buy 2, Get 10% Off"

Bundled products

Time-Based

Happy Hour pricing (4–6 PM)

Coffee shops

Loyalty Tier

Gold members get 15% off

Fashion retailers


Pro Tip: Use "First Expiring First Out" (FEFO) rules to clear soon-to-expire stock.




2. Omnichannel Fulfillment

A. Click-and-Collect

  1. Customer orders online → selects "Pick Up In-Store"

  2. Store staff:

    • Receives alert via POS notification

    • Prepares order with pick list

    • Marks as ready for collection


B. Inter-Store Transfers

Enable in Retail Settings > Use Inter-Store Transactions to:


  • Sell from Store A → Fulfill from Store B’s inventory

  • Track transfers with auto-generated stock entries



3. Multi-Store Management

Centralized Control

  • Global Settings: Apply pricing/tax rules across all locations

  • Roll-Up Reporting: Compare performance by store/region


Store-Specific Customizations

  • Localized promotions (e.g., "Miami Summer Sale")

  • Inventory Reservations → Prevent overselling hot items



4. API Integrations

Key Connected Systems

Integration

Use Case

Payment Gateways

Stripe, PayPal, Square

3PL Logistics

ShipBob, Deliverr

Marketing Tools

Mailchimp, Klaviyo


Implementation Tip: Use iVendNext’s REST API for custom workflows.



6. Troubleshooting Advanced Features

Here’s a quick look at some common issues you might run into.


Issue

Solution

Pricing rules not applying

Check priority levels (rules execute top-down)

Inter-store transfer delays

Verify inventory sync frequency settings

API connection drops

Audit webhook endpoints for errors


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