Let’s face it, everyone needs a break from time to time. But if you run a retail business or manage restaurant operations, breaking away can be hard. Your store or restaurant stays busy even if you aren’t there, and there’s plenty to keep you up at night wondering what’s happening when you’re away. Think about…
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Summertime is vacation time, filled with fun for kids out of school and rest and relaxation for people taking a break from work. And while your customers are enjoying the summer, you could make experiences more enjoyable by handling a lot of transactions outside instead of making them wait to pay at an indoor point…
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Your store is a destination. In all likelihood, you have people visiting your specialty grocery store from miles around. According to research recently published by Placer.ai, more than half of shoppers who visited specialty grocery stores traveled over three miles to get there. Those shoppers said access to private label, niche products, and fresh foods…
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The Spring Surge for Florists and Garden Centers As the days grow longer and gardens burst into bloom, seasonal spring businesses like garden centers, flower shops, and landscaping services enter their busiest season. Spring is the perfect time to grow revenue, but managing high demand requires the right tools. That’s where a reliable florist POS…
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Consumers have less cash on hand, which means that point of sale (POS) systems with integrated payments have become must-haves for merchants across all industry sectors. According to the U.S. Federal Reserve, consumers used cash for only 16% of transactions in 2023, while debit and credit card payments increased from 2022 to 2023 to account…
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Pay at the Table: Serve Up Customer-Pleasing Payment Experiences Dining experiences are as important to a thriving restaurant business as a tasty menu or market-based pricing. A 2024 survey from brand experience agency ChangeUp found that 69% of restaurant guests say they’d eat out more often if it were more enjoyable, and about 66% of…
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The retail landscape is evolving faster than ever. Staying ahead of these changes is crucial for businesses aiming to remain competitive and capture customer loyalty. To help retailers prepare for the coming months, we’ve outlined key retail POS trends shaping the industry and how aligning with them can attract new customers, strengthen relationships, and secure…
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Food Service POS Trends Shaping the Future of 2025 As we look toward 2025, the food service industry is poised for a wave of innovation in payment and POS technologies. From the growing use of contactless and mobile payments to using POS data with AI analytics, these advancements are reshaping how restaurants interact with customers…
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The Autumn Boom of Seasonal Businesses As the leaves start to turn and the air grows crisp, seasonal businesses like apple orchards, pumpkin patches, and farmers markets come alive. These fall-specific ventures offer unique experiences for customers and opportunities for owners to boost revenue in a limited time. To maximize profits and create a smooth…
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The Rise of Thrifting and Sustainable Shopping Thrifting is a growing trend that fulfills consumers’ desire to experience the thrill of the hunt and offers an affordable option for shopping therapy. Thrift store operators can capitalize on this trend with creative merchandising, smart sourcing, strong donor and customer relationships, and the right thrift store POS…
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