Getting Started With People Counting GuideMarch 12, 2021by Traf-SysPeople counting technology empowers businesses across industries to make better decisions. When you understand how many people visit on different days, you can optimize everything from your staffing to your energy usage. Learn whether your visitors are making purchases or just browsing. See if your latest promotions bring more people in the door. Find out… Read more
How to Prepare for Holiday Shoppers During COVID-19December 11, 2020by Traf-SysThe 2020 holiday shopping season is here, and it's unlike any other. Mindful preparation is essential for the health and safety of your employees and customers. This year has prompted many shoppers to consider what matters to them, opting for smaller, intimate gatherings and sentimental gifts over exorbitant purchases. They are eager to shop at establishments with… Read more
Why Does My Business Need a People Counter?November 17, 2020by Traf-SysMany industries use people counters as a way to understand what their daily traffic looks like. A store uses people counters to understand their busy times and their overall conversion rate. Libraries use people counters to understand their circulation in the context of how many visitors they have. Shopping centers, malls and other commercial property… Read more
How Restaurants Can Use People Counting SystemsOctober 23, 2020by Traf-SysTechnology is on the menu for many restaurants looking for ways to improve their operations, enhance the customer experience and increase profits. One of the tech tools you may not have considered yet for your restaurant business is a people counting system. These systems are especially popular in the retail industry, but some restaurateurs are… Read more
Best Customer Counters for Store Capacity LimitsAugust 20, 2020by Traf-SysCapacity and occupancy counting is new territory for many retailers. Once, it made sense to use a people counting system that could give you a tally at the end of the day or even once per hour. In this way, people counting technology has been used for many years to predict staffing needs and calculate… Read more
How to Improve Service With Customer QueuesAugust 20, 2020by Traf-SysLong lines cost retailers a collective $37.7 billion a year. They're also the element of your customers' shopping experience that they're least happy with. Only 23% of shoppers say they are satisfied with the length of the lines at their preferred supermarket. Meanwhile, 18% of shoppers say they'll choose a competing grocery store for a better checkout experience… Read more
How to Social Distance in the WorkplaceJuly 30, 2020by Traf-SysAlthough the concept of social distancing, or maintaining space between people, is not new, the first time many people became familiar with the idea was during the COVID-19 pandemic. Social distancing helps to reduce the risk of spread of the novel coronavirus and is believed to be an effective tool for lowering the rates of… Read more
Tips for Using Foot Traffic Counters in Grocery StoresJune 3, 2020by Traf-SysGrocery stores have been forced to make rapid operational changes to meet local and federal guidelines. While these guidelines are in place to protect the health of employees and customers, their restrictive nature brings up new challenges for grocery store owners. Social distancing is one of the more difficult guidelines for grocery stores to follow.… Read more
How to Open Your Store With Social Distancing GuidelinesJune 3, 2020by Traf-SysIf your business has shut down since the start of the current health crisis, you're probably hoping to get back to work as soon as it's safe. Now, as restrictions are lifted, many businesses can finally reopen. However, due to current reopening guidelines, your store or restaurant will need to operate differently than it once did.… Read more
How To Limit Store Capacity LevelsMay 12, 2020by Traf-SysWith the current health crisis, retailers have had to reevaluate many of their practices and respond quickly to continuously changing regulations as the situation develops. To prevent crowds from forming, stores are faced with the need to limit occupancy. This may seem like a daunting task, but with the right strategy and tools, you can… Read more