Nick Gurney

Nick Gurney

Nick Gurney, general manager of Jewel360, the cloud-based point-of-sale system designed for leading jewelry retailers, has a passion for creating solutions that help retailers leverage their POS to improve sales and efficiency. Gurney built his expertise in retail point-of-sale software with Rain Retail managing product development and relationships with retailers nationwide. His career is based on a degree in Technology Management with an emphasis in information systems and technology from Utah Valley University.

Holiday Season Retail Playbook: Optimizing Inventory, Workflow and Fraud Protection

Retailers face immense opportunities and significant challenges heading into the holiday season. Put simply, the sales volume retailers see is typically far greater than the rest of the year, so preparations must be tight. A successful holiday sales season requires thoughtful planning and strategic use of technology to optimize operations, manage inventory, and protect against…

The Art of Balancing Trends and Timelessness in Retail Inventory Strategy

Every year, designers push creative horizons, unveiling innovative styles that push the boundaries of traditional design and showcasing new and unique items that align with current trends. Some of these new pieces quickly capture retailers’ attention and become best-sellers, while others fade into obscurity. Retailers are also dealing with past trends making a comeback while…

5 Proven Strategies to Attract High-Value Customers and Maximize ROI

Retailers of all sizes strive to acquire high-value customers who are loyal and willing to spend their money with the brand, especially in today’s climate. High-value customers are the integral component of any business. These types of consumers rely heavily on a store's products or services and regularly make large purchases time and time again.…

5 Key Trends to Watch in Modern Retailing

The shift from physical to digital retail was well underway before the pandemic hit, but the closure of physical locations has accelerated the trend. This has exposed a weakness in sales for many retailers that have been slow to adapt to the changing marketplace. Retailers that don't embrace emerging trends and technologies will continue to…

5 Tips to Increase Retail Sales With Visual Merchandising

As a retailer, you know that it takes a lot of hard work and dedication to keep your business running. And while there are many different aspects of your business that require attention, arguably the most important is your sales. Ninety percent of the information sent to the brain is visual, therefore, a key strategy…