As the weather warms up, retailers start taking business beyond the four walls of their store. From sidewalk sales and outdoor events to farmers markets, festivals, garden center weekends, and summer promotions, this time of year brings more opportunities to meet...
If your store becomes a destination during the summer months, bringing in tourists, weekend shoppers, and higher foot traffic, one thing becomes clear fast: Your checkout experience can make or break a sale. And if your team is tied to a fixed register, you're...
Tourist traffic, seasonal shoppers, and longer days can drive some of the busiest weeks of the year. Whether you run a boutique, garden center, liquor store, or specialty shop, the difference between a stressful season and a successful one often comes down to...
If you're using integrated credit card processing with NCR Counterpoint, there's an important change on the horizon that requires your attention. NCR is officially retiring its current credit card gateway, NCR Secure Pay, in October 2026 and replacing it with a new...
Retail has changed, and not slowly. Customers today expect fast, seamless, and personalized experiences whether they're shopping online, in-store, or somewhere in between. This shift is often called frictionless retail, and it's quickly becoming the standard. What...
Retail is evolving fast, and one of the most noticeable changes happening in stores today is the shift from traditional paper price tags to digital price signage. From large chains to specialty retailers, more businesses are adopting digital shelf labels and...
Many retailers rely on QuickBooks for accounting and NCR Counterpoint for point-of-sale and operations. But when these two systems aren't connected, it often leads to manual data entry, reconciliation headaches, and wasted time. The good news? NCR Counterpoint...
Retailers rely on data every day, but many aren't using their POS reporting to its full potential. If you're only running basic sales reports, you may be missing valuable insights that can help improve inventory, staffing, purchasing, and overall profitability....
Keeping your POS system up to date isn't just about staying current; it's about improving efficiency, enhancing the customer experience, and streamlining daily operations. The latest NCR Counterpoint version 8.6.5.1 delivers several meaningful improvements designed...
Most retailers think of their POS system as just a tool for processing transactions. But what if your POS could help you drive repeat business, increase customer loyalty, and grow revenue? The truth is, your POS already contains valuable customer data. The key is...
Retailers today are collecting more customer data than ever before, but many aren't fully using it. Your NCR Counterpoint system contains powerful customer insights, purchase history, and behavior data. But if that information isn't connected to your marketing...
If your retail business is still treating your point of sale and online store as separate systems, you're not alone. Many retailers using NCR Counterpoint have powerful tools in place, but aren't fully leveraging eCommerce integration. That's where CPShop comes in....
