Nisa develops new trading app for retailers

Nisa has developed a new mobile app for its retailers to make trading with the symbol group easier.

Available in both iOS and android versions, the free app will assist retailers in activities like ordering, price checks and delivery tracking.

Peter Walker, head of IT at Nisa said: “The tool has been created to provide a simple interface for regular partner activities via an easy to use app. Retailers can quickly create full orders, order web deals in real time, view receipts and track deliveries physically as they are en route to store.”

The app uses the built-in camera on a mobile device to create orders and search products, avoiding the need for retailers to purchase additional dedicated hand-held scanning equipment.

In addition, several search tools have been added to the new app which allow filtering based on commodities, price and desired margins.

The tool also has intelligent push notifications that direct retailers to specific products, web deals and news updates relevant to their business.

“Working in conjunction with a head office-based targeting system, this allows notifications to be sent to specific partner groupings and demographics providing immediate awareness of new offers which can then be ordered directly from the app by a simple click on the notification,” Walker said.

“The ability to integrate to delivery tracking is another great benefit, reducing the need for calls to the Nisa helpdesk for ETAs on deliveries in transit.”

The launch follows a trial involving a number of Nisa retailers.

“This is the most useful tool Nisa IT department has created to date,” commented Chris Taylor of Taylors of Tickhill.

“All the information required to manage the stock for your store is in the palm of your hand. I find the product catalogue with pictures of the products particularly useful when trying to re-merchandise areas of the store and there is no more need to go back and forth from the office PC.

“The delivery tracker is also very useful, with live information on where my delivery is. I really do think all stores should download and use this tool. Each will find that it delivers in all areas needed.”

Mohammad Sarwar in Peterborough, another retailer involved in the pilot. said: “It is very good. I have found it really useful that it allows me to do tasks from home rather than in the shop.”