What Retail Businesses Need from Their Phone System

Retail operations have unique phone system requirements — from high volume seasonal spikes to multi-location coordination. Here's what to look for.

Table of Contents

Find the content useful? Do someone a favor, share this article.

What Retail Businesses Need from Their Phone System

Retail businesses have communications needs that differ significantly from office-based companies. Seasonal call volume spikes, multiple store locations, payment processing over the phone, and the need to reach mobile staff on the floor all create specific requirements.

Key Phone System Requirements for Retail

  • Scalable capacity for seasonal peaks (holiday shopping, sales events)
  • Auto-attendant with store hours and location information
  • PCI-compliant payment processing for phone orders
  • Easy transfer between locations and departments
  • Mobile support for floor staff who don’t sit at desks
  • Centralized management across all store locations
  • Analytics to monitor call volume and wait times by location

Vivant serves retail chains with purpose-built communications solutions. Get a retail assessment.

We’re here to help!
Are you dealing with complex Sales Challenges? Learn how we can help.

Going a step further

If you are interested in this topic, these articles may be of interest to you.
how to save your business
blog

How to save your business and your employees under COVID-19

Let’s face it – COVID-19 has changed everything. With “stay home” precautions, a good percentage of our workforce is working remotely. In the meantime, businesses face a crisis on two fronts – accommodating their customers and keeping employees productive.

Read More »
Scroll to Top