Fashion Through The Ages

Clothing is such a large part of retail these days. You can’t even go into the mall anymore without passing five clothing stores in a row. Aside from the technological gadget stores, the mall has transformed into a large building filled with clothes and shoes. However, this is not necessarily a bad thing. People love clothes and love being able to shop for new, alternative ways to dress and present themselves. Over the years, there have been many different style changes that have taken place with clothing. In the 1950s, poodle skirts, petticoats and abstract shapes were popular among people. Also, trousers for women were becoming more and more accepted in society.

In the 1960s, women started wearing miniskirts, leather boots and fake eyelashes to brighten up their appearance. Men started wearing velvet trousers and high collared jackets. They also began to wear their hair long. By the mid-1960s bright, acid colors started to come into play and by the end of the 60s, the hippie era started. Long hair, floor length dresses and an overall, all-natural look was very common among people during this time. The 1970s brought along disco fashion which included hot pants, spandex, gaudy jewelry and animal prints. Bell bottoms, flared jeans, loon pants and denim jeans with frayed edges took over the fashion industry. Platform shoes were also a big hit, as were clogs.

Then came the 80s where people struggled to find an identity. Men had longer hair then women did and wore tight leather pants with short, sleeveless shirts. Women wore off-shoulder shirts with legwarmers or tight stonewashed jeans. High tops, parachute pants, neon colors and thick belts were also very common in the 80s. The 90s were full of baggy clothing for men and women. Colorful, baggy denim pants were all the rage and overalls took over the closets of many teenagers. Also, ‘chunky’ was a great way to describe the shoes in the 90s. Platform sneakers, combat boots and shoes with rubber soles resided on the feet of society in the 90s.

Today, all these styles are coming back in one form or another. It’s not even abnormal to see some people combine styles, from different eras, into one personal style. Fashion is what people make it and it will forever be changing for as long as the world is here.

VRP launches new, user enabled website.

www.VisualRetailPlus.com

Just in case you havent noticed, VRP is proud to announce that we have launched a newly redesigned website.
It's been around for a little while already, but not everyone is aware of it's new features.
For those of you thinking about installing VRP in your retail location, there is a wealth of information available to help you make the right choice.
For those veterans who have had VRP for a while, the new website puts more control of your account into your hands in order to enrich our relationship with you.

Call today to get a login and password, and you'll be able to enjoy these fine features:

- Check up on your hours in the support bank
- Review the call log for your company at any given time. Track what your employees are calling about.
- View your licenses to see what is available, and when they expire.
- Access to the latest upgrade of the program for new features and bug fixes.
- See the list of available support files that you may need. From whitepages to 3rd party Drivers, this spot has them all!
- Browse the VRP File Directory, maybe there is a module you have that needs replacing?
- Open a trouble ticket via the web. You can enter your own calls into our Tech Queue from just about anywhere yourself. Describe your unique problem with your own words, and have it put directly into our call log.

By putting you in control of your own account, we can be sure you always have access to your information.
While you're there, join us on Facebook and Twitter for updates, news, deals, coupons, and giveaways.

Advantages of Software-based POS

A good point of sale system can improve a business exponentially. Alongside of increasing sales, a good point of sale system can help business owners make better financial decisions and provide first-class customer service. However, choosing the best POS system for your business isn’t always easy. Often times, the first step is deciding whether you want a software-based POS system or a web-based POS system.

One of the first, and probably most obvious, advantages of a software-based POS system is that you don’t need an internet connection. This can make a world of difference. Without the need for an internet connection, point of sale terminals can be placed anywhere in the store. Furthermore, you can use any hardware that is compatible with your software-based POS system. And, software systems are easy to set up and use.

One of the many pitfalls associated with web-based POS systems are the startup and monthly fees. With software-based POS systems, you don’t get that. At Visual Retail Plus, you get everything you need for a superior point of sale system in one package, at one price.