{"id":72308,"date":"2018-03-27T11:19:35","date_gmt":"2018-03-27T10:19:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swanretail.co.uk\/?page_id=72308"},"modified":"2024-01-12T14:28:39","modified_gmt":"2024-01-12T14:28:39","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.swanretail.co.uk\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About Us"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ row_name=”group”][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”4″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”211043″]Who we are[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”600617″]<\/p>\n

We are Swan Retail; part of the ClearCourse group of UK-based technology companies providing software and payments.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

We have more than 25 years\u2019 experience in the retail software industry, developing and delivering retail applications for hundreds of enterprises. Through our innovation and investment, we continue to shape the future of retailing.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll find our team right across the Country with our head office in Waterlooville, Hampshire.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator sep_color=”color-uydo”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ row_name=”part-of-clearcourse”][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”4″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading uncode_shortcode_id=”121913″]Part of ClearCourse[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”176686″]<\/p>\n

Swan is proudly part of ClearCourse \u2013 a UK-based technology group that provides software and payments for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including start-ups, national retailers, many of the best-known charities, and notable brands across various sectors.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The group has a mission to build brilliant businesses by integrating the best software, payments, services and people, and we believe that by being part of ClearCourse, we can continue to scale and grow our business, and ultimately keep improving our software for you.<\/p>\n

Being part of a larger group brings several benefits to our business \u2013 and our customers, too.<\/p>\n

As we are part of a larger group of software and payments platforms, we can tap into the knowledge and experience of our fellow ClearCourse businesses.<\/p>\n

If there\u2019s a chance to integrate our software to offer a better solution, we\u2019ll take it. If there\u2019s the opportunity to work strategically with them to enhance what we can offer you, we\u2019ll do so.<\/p>\n

To learn more about ClearCourse, our brands, our ethos and our work, check out our website.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator sep_color=”color-uydo”][vc_button button_color=”color-886277″ border_width=”0″ link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.clearcourse.co.uk%2F|title:Visit%20ClearCourse|target:_blank” button_color_type=”uncode-palette” uncode_shortcode_id=”789366″]Visit ClearCourse[\/vc_button][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”middle” gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/6″ uncode_shortcode_id=”160579″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ row_name=”what-we-offer”][vc_column width=”5\/6″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”4″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading]What we offer[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text uncode_shortcode_id=”156747″]<\/p>\n

We make retailing easier. It is our mission to enable retailers to thrive without making retail complicated.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

We offer a complete, in-house service from the development of advanced retail systems to the implementation of customer engagement tools. We prioritise seamless integration, the ability to influence customer behaviour and making day-to-day retailing more efficient.<\/p>\n

Our software applications are created by our team of experienced developers who truly understand the needs of retailers. Working in-house allows us to stay at the forefront of retail trends, functionality requirements and advances in technology.<\/p>\n

We offer comprehensive solutions covering EPOS, stock management, accounts, customer ordering, warehousing, CRM, ecommerce and customer loyalty for the smallest businesses to the largest multi-nationals. We specialise in furniture and homeware stores, garden centres, sports stadiums and department stores, but our applications can be fitted to any retail operation.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator sep_color=”color-uydo”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″ row_name=”why-choose-swan”][vc_column width=”1\/1″][vc_row_inner row_inner_height_percent=”0″ overlay_alpha=”50″ equal_height=”yes” gutter_size=”4″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column_inner column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ shift_y_down=”0″ z_index=”0″ medium_width=”0″ mobile_width=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading]Why Swan?[\/vc_custom_heading][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

We provide intelligent retail solutions. Simply put, we do our job so retailers can do theirs.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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We\u2019re joined up<\/h3>\n

We offer a complete, end-to-end service. That means we begin by developing our own software in-house. Owning our intellectual property has great benefits for our customers. Updating software, rather than replacing it, makes us cost effective.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019ve got your back<\/h3>\n

Knowing our applications inside and out means our support teams can deal with almost anything you throw at them. They\u2019re knowledgeable, friendly and here 7-days a week to provide effective support.<\/p>\n

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We listen<\/h3>\n

We know what a modern retailer needs to thrive; we install software that really works, train businesses to use it and facilitate millions of transactions and applications across the world each year.<\/p>\n

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We invest<\/h3>\n

We know that the pace of retail demands continuous investment in innovation and product development. That’s why our team of industry experts are\u00a0dynamic in bringing products to the marketplace\u00a0by using what we learn from retailers.<\/p>\n

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We\u2019re the complete retail solution<\/h3>\n

Within the ClearCourse Retail Division, we have the capability of creating outstanding ecommerce sites for your business. A complete service from one place. This makes us completely unique within our industry, a fact we\u2019re rather proud of.<\/p>\n

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