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...
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...
