With the emergence of computerization and automation in the retail business, more sales and profit margins have increased, which led to the opening up of many retail stores. Before, the whole system of operations was manual but with the computerized systems and automated processes, operations in the retail business have become much smoother and faster. Most of the tasks that were once the responsibility of the hands now are being done by computerized systems. The human factor, the quality, and the quantity of shoppers, as well as other factors, are no longer a hindrance for the computerization of operations.

One of the most crucial factors that affect the efficiency of the operations management is the quality of the employees. Having a group of highly skilled and motivated workers can increase the profits of the retail store. More profit means more customers and this will lead to more sales and more profits. But having a group of poor performers can hamper the company's effort to improve the performance of its employees. Thus, it is important to choose the people who will work with the automated processes wisely.

Keeping these factors in mind will lead the company to increase its productivity and efficiency. An increase in productivity and efficiency means an increase in profit for the retail store owner. This, in turn, will lead to more profitability. And since profits and productivity are the two cornerstones of any business, it is imperative that you maximize your profit and minimize your expenses so as to achieve the best results possible. These are the key factors for the success of a retail store.