2497 Inc. is thrilled to announce new features for ShelfPerks™, our innovative AI-powered Store Operating System designed to empower retailers in their competition with industry giants. These updates further streamline operations, with the potential to reduce annual costs by $45,000. The enhanced ShelfPerks continues to provide small and medium-sized businesses with enterprise-grade tools, now offering even more functionality to help retailers thrive.
Key Highlights:
- All-in-one platform integrating POS, inventory management and employee management
- AI-driven reports for smarter decision-making
- Potential annual cost savings of up to $45,000
- Multi-platform accessibility for merchants and consumers
- Free 90-day trial available for the holiday season
Market Context:
Independent retailers face significant challenges in today's competitive market, including rising costs and the dominance of big-box stores and e-commerce giants. ShelfPerks™ addresses these issues by offering a unified, cost-effective solution that levels the playing field.
Competitive Differentiation:
Unlike fragmented retail solutions, ShelfPerks™ consolidates essential tools into one system, providing a seamless and efficient user experience. Its AI-driven reports and summaries set it apart, enabling smarter decision-making and operational advantages.
Business Growth Capabilities:
- Elevated customer experience with targeted promotions and gift cards
- Dynamic store map for enhanced customer interactions
- Robust customer management for fostering long-term relationships
- E-Commerce integration for expanded reach
- Easy scalability to add additional stores or warehouses
Operational Advantage Features:
- Streamlined Point of Sale system
- Optimized Inventory Management
- Effortless supplier, purchase order and shipment management
- Real-time analytics for data-driven decision making
- Seamless sales tax navigation
- Precise role and permission management
- Built-in Self-Checkout feature
Cost Advantage Assurance:
- Zero device setup costs - ShelfPerks is ready to use on existing hardware
- Effortless setup and upgrades at no additional cost
- Swift data migration for seamless transition
- Easy hardware integration with cash drawers, barcode scanners and credit card readers
ShelfPerks expands its reach with:
- ShelfPerks Merchant App available via web, native iOS and Android applications
- ShelfPerks Stores App, a consumer-facing iOS and Android app for shopping at local ShelfPerks-powered stores
These additions make ShelfPerks a game-changer for retail stores of all sizes and types.
Partnerships:
ShelfPerks™ has established strategic partnerships with leading payment processors, POS and retail hardware manufacturers and last mile delivery platforms to offer seamless integrations and enhance the user experience.
Future Plans:
2497 Inc. plans to expand ShelfPerks™ with additional features, including advanced marketing tools and further AI integrations, to continue supporting the growth of retailers.
"ShelfPerks is more than just software; it's a 'high-tech' slingshot for David to take on Goliath in the retail world," said Karthik Velappan, CEO and co-founder of 2497 Inc. "Our AI-powered, product digitalization, analytics-driven functions enable smart and efficient store operations. With our multi-prong approach, we're not just empowering merchants, but also enhancing the shopping experience for consumers."
ShelfPerks is now available to retailers across the United States and Canada.
About 2497 Inc. and ShelfPerks:
2497 Inc. was founded by Karthik Velappan and Zargy Aung, bringing together expertise from industry leaders such as Apple, Visa, Roku, Walgreens, Juniper Networks and Flipkart. With offices in San Jose and San Ramon, California, USA as well as Chennai, India, the company is dedicated to democratizing AI and cutting-edge technology.
For more information or to schedule a demo, visit www.shelfperks.com.
For more details, contact Emily Shelton, Head of Communications, 2497 Inc. & ShelfPerks, at press@shelfperks.com or call +1 (408) 215-1347.
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Company Name: ShelfPerks
Contact Person: Emily Shelton
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Phone: +1 (408) 215-1347
City: San Jose
State: California
Country: United States
Website: shelfperks.com
