The Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) rules promulgated by the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) will change how many feed stores and farm supply stores do business.  When the rules become effective, feed products that could previously be sold over the counter will require certain documentation issued by a veterinarian.  Click the link below to view […]

The lifeblood of your feed store or tack shop is your customers.  Every interaction offers the opportunity to build or diminish the strength of your bond with your customers.  A robust POS system can offer you many opportunities to improve your relationship with your customer, and to build and sustain customer loyalty. Connection With Your […]

If you are trying to grow your feed store’s business, improve customer reach, control you inventory and streamline your processes, the best first step is to invest in a robust point of sale (POS) system.  For many business owners, this can be a daunting task.  You can easily get lost in a sea of technical […]

Integrated Customer Relationship Management Keep track of customer sales, customer contact info, etc. directly from the POS system; CRM is built right in. Add your customers to different “Marketing Groups” to help target your messaging and focus your marketing efforts. Conduct your email marketing directly from the Rapid Feed & Tack POS system with special […]

Rapid Feed & Tack POS offers an integrated e-Commerce module to allow you to take your business global.  This powerful tool offers many benefits including: Make changes once:  Catalog information (items, prices, quantities, etc.) comes directly from Rapid Feed & Tack POS so you don’t have to maintain this data in multiple places. Eliminate re-keying […]

Customer Loyalty Programs Made Simple with Rapid Feed & Tack POS. Create loyal customers and generate recurring sales with the addition of a customer benefits program.   Rapid’s POS system provides tools to build long lasting customer loyalty. Create any number of customer programs based on your needs. The Rapid POS system allows you to have one loyalty […]

The last thing you need is long lines at check-out. Closing customer transactions efficiently is of paramount importance. Flexible bar code scanning, customizable item entry screens, customer look-up, and lightning fast credit card authorization with NCR Secure Pay help breeze your customers through the checkout process. Touchscreens can be customized for each season Buttons can […]

Bundles & Gift Baskets Product bundles, gift baskets and other combinations of items can easily be created and managed through the system.  This allows you to maximize sales and drives higher ticket values. Quickly create combo items on the fly. Enter the combo item as a new item to inventory or add it to the […]

Multi-level Pricing & Promotions As retailers, you recognize the need for nimble and often complex pricing to ensure profitable sell-through, or to meet the needs of your garden customers.  Rapid Feed & Track POS provides your store with the ability to set different pricing levels addressed to your various customer classifications (e.g., wholesale, retail, etc […]

Tack & Saddles The for the equine department of your store, you have complex, high-priced inventory.  Products come in a variety of sizes, colors and materials.  You may need to provide use instructions or other product information to your customers.  You may offer customization or special orders that need tracking in your system.  Rapid Feed […]

Milling If you have a milling/production operation, you need a central, organized system to manage this activity—as well as a system that is easy for employees to use, flexible and adaptable, and quick to maintain. Daily/Weekly Planning Schedule Easy item setup Lots of flexibility in naming conventions Requisition Report Tracking Inventory by locations Production labeling […]

Accounts Receivable Tools You may have a wholesale business and other customers who purchase on account.  Rapid Feed & Tack POS includes an Accounts Receivable module.  It provides all the functions you need to age accounts, apply cash, assess finance charges, and produce statements. Rapid Feed & Tack POS integrates with many industry recognized accounting […]

Product Information & Directions Rapid Feed & Tack POS allows you to store and provide to your customer ingredient and guaranteed analysis information, feeding or use directions or product care recommendations.  This information can be delivered by email or printed. This feature saves time, improves customer satisfaction and ensures that your customers receive consistent accurate […]

Compliance Compliance is important!  You may sell or distribute certain restricted chemicals, or medicated feed containing drugs that are subject to the FDA’s Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD).  If so, the Rapid Feed & Tack POS system provides tools to support your compliance with applicable state and federal requirements for the sale/distribution of these items.  Within […]