Retail Tech Inc.

10/13/2026

Every retail store has a topography.
Hot zones where customers naturally gather. Cold zones they never reach. Paths they instinctively follow and aisles they consistently avoid.

Most retailers can feel it, but they can't see it. Heat mapping makes it visible. And once you can see it, you can change it.

Better product placement. Smarter layouts. Staff where they're actually needed. Dead zones that finally start converting.

RTI's heat mapping technology gives you the full picture of your retail floor. Reach out to start the conversation.

10/12/2026

Wondering how the GS1 barcode transition will affect your retail tech? Learn all there is to know about the new switch and how you can prepare your equipment for Sunrise 2027.
https://www.retailtechinc.com/latest-in-tech/what-retailers-should-know-about-the-gs1-barcode-transition

Learn how the GS1 barcode transition and Sunrise 2027 affects retailers and what you can do to prepare, from new tech updates, equipment changes, and more.

09/30/2026

The best way to increase holiday sales? Using POS analytics to tell the complete story.

Understanding what your consumer wants and doesn’t want is only the beginning.

Learn how to use POS analytics to increase holiday sales, enhance engagement, and keep your winter season on track with consumer needs and wants.

09/22/2026

We talk a lot about helping retailers open new stores. But what happens when it’s time to close one?

As more customers move online, some businesses are rethinking their storefront footprint. That can mean fewer locations, smaller stores, or technology that simply no longer has a place in the next chapter.

If you’re heading in that direction, our team can help you manage what comes next, from store takedowns and asset management to buying used technology and proper disposal.

RTI is ready to help however you need, because retail technology support shouldn’t stop when the doors close.


https://www.retailtechinc.com/services/disposal

09/21/2026

🛍️ Is your store network ready for the holiday shopping rush?
The holiday season brings more shoppers, more transactions, and more pressure on your retail technology.
From POS systems and networking to devices and other in-store technology, a little preparation now can help prevent technology issues from becoming holiday headaches in the coming months.
Check out our latest blog where we break down what retailers should be checking now to help keep stores running smoothly through the busiest shopping season of the year.
https://bit.ly/4Ab4d9j

Is your store network ready for the holiday shopping rush? Learn these 5 tips to ensure your business is prepared to handle the busiest season of the year.

09/18/2026

AI is becoming part of the shopping journey. But how much control are consumers ready to give it?
More shoppers are using AI to discover products, compare options, and now even make purchases. But many still want a human touch before handing over the final decision.
As agentic AI continues to evolve, retailers have an opportunity to think about how technology can make shopping easier while still keeping the customer in control.

Here's an interesting look at where AI and retail are headed from Retail Dive. 👉 https://bit.ly/3UxpkCv

Shoppers are trusting AI to buy items on their behalf, but they still prefer a human step in the process, a new survey found.

09/16/2026

🎟️ Planning to attend NRF 2027?
We’ve got a little something to help make getting there easier. Through our registration link, retailers can access free and discounted NRF tickets.
We’ll have the link coming soon! Want to be one of the first to get it?

💬 Drop a comment and we’ll send you the link as soon as it’s available.

09/14/2026

The call you dread most in retail isn't from a difficult customer.
It's from a store manager telling you the POS system is down, and there's a line out the door.

That call happens when maintenance is reactive, when you're waiting for something to break before you fix it. And in retail, something always eventually breaks.

The retailers who avoid that call have made a different choice. They've invested in proactive maintenance that catches problems before they become emergencies. Scheduled checkups. System monitoring. A partner who knows your technology well enough to spot trouble before it spots you.

RTI's maintenance and repair services are built around keeping your technology running — not just fixing it when it doesn't. Reach out today to schedule your maintenance for your stores' systems.

https://bit.ly/4c3MxPy

09/02/2026

You can get a lot right: welcoming staff, great product selection, clean store. And still lose the customer at the very end.

Checkout is the last thing shoppers experience before they walk out the door. It's what they remember. And according to research from Total Retail, 70% say it shapes their overall perception of your store more than anything else.

The fix isn't complicated. It starts with the right technology, the right setup, and the right partner.

Talk to RTI about modernizing your checkout experience.

08/27/2026

Everyone is talking about AI in retail, but is your store’s IT infrastructure actually ready for it?
Deploying advanced tech on top of aging, legacy hardware is a recipe for expensive failure. The smartest retailers are taking a phased approach: upgrading their network AND POS foundations first so new tech can actually thrive.

Read why building a strong IT foundation is the real key to retail innovation and then talk to our team to make it happen: https://bit.ly/4fZNpZU

Artificial intelligence is transforming retail, but balancing investment costs against the risk of falling behind remains a major challenge.