Stop losing customers to slow checkout lines. In 2026, friction is a conversion killer. Learn how Island Pacific SmartStore POS helps retailers achieve 40% faster transactions using Unified Commerce, mPOS line-busting, and real-time inventory syncing. Discover the tech behind frictionless retail and prepare for the future of agentic payments.

Explore how retailers can turn NRF 2025 holiday trends into action with connected retail technology. Learn how smarter planning, real-time inventory, omnichannel order management, and data-driven insights help retailers navigate peak season complexity, protect margins, and deliver better customer experiences.

Explore how Island Pacific helps retailers succeed at NRF 2026 with connected retail solutions. Learn how merchandise management, order management, business intelligence, and ERP integration work together to improve planning, inventory visibility, omnichannel fulfilment, and data-driven decision-making across modern retail operations.

Retail margins are under pressure, and purchasing mistakes often make the problem worse. From inaccurate forecasting to poor supplier data and siloed demand planning, retailers risk lost sales and rising markdowns. This guide explores the five most common purchasing mistakes costing retailers margin and how smarter forecasting, unified data, and modern retail systems can fix them.