Running a retail business has never been easy. Between helping customers, managing employees, handling inventory, and trying to grow your business, there's already enough on your plate. Yet many retailers are still spending valuable hours every week on repetitive...
We've all done it. You stop by a store for one thing and leave with three bags, a few unexpected finds, and a story about something you discovered along the way. Despite headlines predicting a demise of brick-and-mortar retail for years, the reality looks much...
As online sales continue to grow, retailers need efficient processes to keep orders moving from purchase to delivery. But when your team manually transfers order information between NCR Counterpoint and ShipStation, valuable time is lost, and the risk of errors...
Credit card payments are convenient for customers, but they come at a cost for retailers. As processing fees continue to rise, many businesses are looking for ways to protect their margins without increasing prices across the board. That's where Surcharge Pro for...
Why Tobacco Retailers Choose Mainspring Running a successful tobacco store required more than simply stocking shelves and processing transactions. Today's tobacco retailers face unique challenges, from managing thousands of SKUs and maintaining inventory accuracy...
Most retailers use their POS system every day. They ring sales, receive inventory, process returns, and run reports when needed. But what many store owners don't realize is that their POS is collecting valuable information every minute of every day, information...
If your business uses NCR Counterpoint integrated credit card processing, there's an important change on the horizon that deserves your attention. NCR has announced that NCR Secure Pay will be retired in October 2026 and replaced by NCR Voyix Connect, its newer...
Most retailers know they should be emailing customers more consistently. The problem? Most marketing still looks the same: One email One promotion Sent to everyone And customers can tell. Today's shoppers expect marketing that actually feels relevant to them, not...
The retail world moves fast, but somehow, a few old-school myths keep hanging around like a receipt printer that refuses to die. In 2026, successful retailers aren't just working harder. They're working smarter, moving faster, and using technology to create better...
Retail turnover is nothing new, but lately, training new employees feels like a full-time job in itself. Between seasonal hires, part-time staff, student workers, and busy sales floors, retailers don't always have the luxury of weeks of hands-on training. And when...
Retailers are busier than ever, and your team shouldn't be wasting valuable time on tasks that your POS system could already handle automatically. From price updates to customer marketing, automation isn't just about convenience anymore. It's about saving time,...
Most retailers use reports reactively. Sales dip? Run a report. Inventory feels off? Run a report. Margins seem lower than usual? Run a report. But NCR Counterpoint reporting can do much more than help solve problems after they happen. The right reports can help...
