POS Systems

At the National Retail Federation Big Show in New York City earlier this month, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviewed Dave Stevens, chief technology officer at Canadian women's fashion house Groupe Dynamite, and Kevin Bass, vice president of professional services at global supply chain technology leader Manhattan Associates. They covered topics such as the impact of agentic artificial…

January often means merchants can finally exhale after the holiday sprint. Demand has normalized, but something feels off. The register was busy. Sales looked good. So why does the bank account tell a different story? If this sounds familiar, you're not alone (and you're not bad at business). You're just experiencing something most small merchants…

For years, streaming was a solitary experience. We curled up on the couch, binged shows on our own schedules, and shared quick reactions in group chats or on social media. Entertainment became something deeply personal, curated to our individual routines rather than tied to communal schedules. But something has shifted. People are gathering again. Watch…

With fall officially underway, holiday prep is ramping up for retailers. Between tariff uncertainty, lingering supply chain issues, and a more values-driven consumer mindset, the road to a strong year-end starts now. Retailers that plan early and act intentionally will have the advantage. At Lightspeed, we work with thousands of retailers worldwide, giving us a…

Are you losing sales because customers would rather tap than talk? GoDaddy’s new Consumer Pulse survey of 1,500 U.S. shoppers suggests you might be. It found 54 percent of Gen Z and 50 percent of millennials would rather buy online and pick up in‑store, use self‑checkout, or stay fully online than interact with other people…

Over the past decade, retail point-of-sale (POS) systems have steadily become more sophisticated, using network-based technology to ring up sales transactions, track inventory changes, and collect other important data. Many retailers now use fully cloud-based POS systems like Square, Clover, and Lightspeed, which keep data on remote servers and can be accessed from anywhere with…

Retail heroes love the hustle of the job. Whether it’s running a cozy boutique, a bustling farm stand, or a specialty shop close to the heart, retailers pour all their energy into the business because they believe in what they do. But let’s face it: in today’s world, every dollar counts more than ever. Economic…

Imagine this: you walk into your favorite café to grab a latte and leave with a beautifully wrapped jar of locally produced honey and a size medium super-comfortable hoodie bearing the café’s logo, which you've admired for some time. Or picture stopping by a convenience store while you fill up on gas only to discover…

Technology has been helping to shape the retail sector for years. However, in 2025 we’ll see that impact soar as developments become more advanced and arrive faster than ever. The most significant changes will stem from the need to streamline basic processes, like tracking point-of-sale (POS) activations, along with a desire to harness new technology…

In partnership with Censuswide Research, NCR Voyix recently commissioned a survey of U.S. IT professionals and found that nearly 40 percent of respondents average 86 instances of regular maintenance to their in-store technology stacks each year. The kicker: 40 percent of respondents said these updates can take between two weeks and six months for an…