July is the perfect time for retailers to pause, review, and make adjustments before the busiest part of the year arrives. Many store owners spend so much time managing day-to-day operations that they don't have an opportunity to step back and evaluate what's...
For sporting goods retailers, success isn't just about having the right products on the shelf; it's about having the right products available at the right time. From back-to-school shopping and fall sports seasons to holiday gift buying and year-round athletic...
The biggest expense on your P&L might not be where you think it is. Most retailers keep a close eye on payroll, inventory costs, rent, and credit card processing fees. Those are obvious expenses that show up every month. But there is another cost quietly...
Retailers have always been masters at multitasking, but in 2026, many business owners are facing a new reality: simply adding more labor isn't always the answer. Rising wages, staffing challenges, employee turnover, and increasing customer expectations are causing...
The 4th of July is one of the busiest shopping periods of the summer. Whether customers are preparing for backyard barbecues, lake weekends, road trips, or holiday gatherings, retailers often see increased foot traffic and last-minute purchases. The good news? You...
Let's be honest, returns are part of retail. Whether it's the wrong size, a duplicate gift, or simply a customer changing their mind, every retailer has to manage returns. The difference between a frustrating return experience and a positive one often comes down to...
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...
