Enterprise technology provider NCR has released the names of the two companies that will be created after its planned separation — NCR Voyix and NCR Atleos. Selecting company names is a key milestone in NCR’s previously announced plan to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies, which is expected to occur in the fourth quarter…
How AI Is Set to Transform Retail
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How to Drive Customer Loyalty With an Outstanding Corporate Culture
Building and maintaining customer loyalty can increase revenue and long-term profitability. Loyal customers create consistent revenue streams by buying products or services from the same brand. Improving customer loyalty typically increases the average customer lifetime value and decreases the importance of costly customer acquisitions. In today’s competitive convenience store industry, your corporate culture values and…
Frictionless Is Here to Stay
C-store chains across the globe have begun deploying versions of frictionless checkout solutions, from scan-and-pay apps to Just Walk Out technology, but the concept is still underutilized in convenience stores today. While many c-store retailers report having their eye on frictionless checkout trends and technology, some aren’t sure where to start or why they should…
Gilbarco Veeder-Root Retail Solutions Rebrands as Invenco by GVR
Gilbarco Veeder-Root Retail Solutions has rebranded as Invenco by GVR, bringing together GVR’s time-tested retail solutions business with best-in-class technology from recently acquired Invenco. As a global leader in the payments and c-store industries, Invenco by GVR aims to be the operating system for convenience retail by providing retailers with agile technology solutions that will…
Cloud-Based POS Platform
C-Store POS has launched its first comprehensive and cloud-based retail point-of-sale (POS) software platform tailored specifically for the unique needs of convenience stores, corner stores and bodega owners. This customizable and user-friendly technology enables store owners and employees to easily control their inventory, offer diverse payment methods, gain valuable insights and analytics into business performance, […]
POS Receipt Printer
Epson has released the new m-Series OmniLink TM-m50II-H thermal receipt printer, now available through Epson Authorized Partners. Featuring ultra-fast print speeds, advanced connectivity and a compact, modern design, the thermal receipt printer brings an unprecedented combination of performance, versatility and style to high-volume retail and hospitality environments. The high-performance m-Series model offers print speeds up […]
How to Choose the Best Supplier Partners
One of the greatest advancements made in retail technology over the past 25 years is the ability to capture and store data. Armed with data on customers, sales and supplier partners, retailers have been able to improve profitability and slash operating costs. Even for small chains and independent operators, running a convenience store is more…
Some 75% of Shoppers Fear Price Hikes Due to Rising Theft
Incidents of retail theft are increasingly making headlines, along with videos of thieves brazenly taking complete shelves of goods. Even more alarming, store associates who have attempted to detain suspected shoplifters have been harmed in the process. Many retailers in large cities have resorted to putting often-pilfered items in plexiglass cases, which creates significant friction…
Digital Shelf Labels
PDI Technologies’ new electronic shelf labels eliminate cost, labor and upkeep from printing labels while ensuring customers always see the right price, so inventory value never skews, and associates charge accurately. The labels design digital ads that increase revenue and shopper engagement and rapidly raise or lower prices to accommodate traffic and trends. With its […]