Costco shifting from self-checkout to scan-and-go, shoppers report

April 6, 2026

Costco is adjusting its checkout strategy, with some stores eliminating or limiting self-checkout lanes in an effort to improve efficiency and reduce theft…

Swipe fees hit record-setting $198.25B

March 31, 2026

Credit and debit card swipe fees, charged by banks and by card networks to merchants for transaction processing, has hit a new record of $198.25 billion…

Pegasus TransTech rolling out kiosks at Pilot Travel Centers

March 19, 2026

Pegasus TransTech has introduced new Transflo Express self-service scan station kiosks at selected Pilot Travel Center locations, according to a report on the…

Payment digitalization changing consumer spending approach

March 18, 2026

Nearly half, 48%, of consumers, and nearly 63% of Gen Z shoppers, report that the digitalization of payments has significantly changed how they approach…

Pilot taps NCR Voyix for POS platform

March 12, 2026

NCR Voyix, which provides a unified commerce platform, has signed a five-year agreement to deploy its Voyix POS and Fuel solution on the Voyix Commerce…

National Retail Solutions (NRS) Named Official POS Provider for Krauszer’s Food Stores as Legendary Chain Targets Nationwide Expansion

National Retail Solutions (NRS) has been selected as the official point-of-sale (POS) provider for Krauszer’s Food Stores, the legendary convenience store…

Eileen Fisher taps Aptos POS platform

February 18, 2026

Eileen Fisher, a sustainable fashion retailer, will deploy the Aptos One point of sale solution across its 50-plus stores in North America.

National Retail Solutions attains BBB accreditation, A+ rating

February 17, 2026

National Retail Solutions has been officially accredited by the Better Business Bureau, achieving the organization's highest A+ rating.

Crypto going mainstream among US merchants

February 4, 2026

Cryptocurrency payments are quickly moving in to the mainstream of U.S. commerce with nearly four out of 10 (39%) accepting cryptocurrency at checkout.

Why small retailers are ditching tablets for dedicated POS terminals

by Jamie Irwin — Senior Content Manager, Volcora

Consumer tablets helped thousands of small retailers start fast. But for sustained throughput, predictable uptime and stronger long-term economics, dedicated…

NCR Atleos renews partnership with Heart of England

February 2, 2026

NCR Atleos has renewed its partnership with Heart of England Co-operative, a network of retailers in England. The partnership is a five-year extension and…

Paying with points gaining popularity with consumers

December 23, 2025

A good majority of consumers, 79%, are using Pay With Points at checkout in-store and online, double the figure from 2023.

Swipe fees may cost consumers $20 billion this holiday season

December 11, 2025

Swipe fees, which banks charge retailers for processing credit card transactions, could cost consumers $20 billion or more in higher prices this holiday…

What Resilient Foodservice Ops Look Like

Only 22% of restaurants feel good about their current tech—and that statistic alone says everything. This infographic dives into how devices like Toshiba’s…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

National Retail Solutions (NRS) Partners with NationsBenefits to Enable “One Tap” OTC Card Acceptance

National Retail Solutions (NRS), operator of the leading point-of-sale (POS) network for independent retailers in the US and Canada, today announced a…

Why retail, convenience store industries won't support Visa/Mastercard swipe fee settlement

by Cherryh Cansler — Publisher, FastCasual.com

With 85% of cards today tied to rewards programs, almost all would fall under the new ‘premium consumer’ category, leaving restaurants with virtually no choice…

Future-Ready Hospitality: Modularity as a Growth Strategy

Discover how modular technology is transforming hospitality by helping businesses adapt faster and elevate every guest interaction. This blog explores how…

National Retail Solutions (NRS) Launches Grubhub Integration

National Retail Solutions (NRS) announced today that independent retailers in its nationwide point-of-sale (POS) network can now offer their customers remote…

Lidl Great Britain launches mobile payment through Lidl Plus app

November 4, 2025

Lidl GB has launched Lidl Pay, a mobile payment feature built into its Lidl Plus rewards app, as part of the retailer's ongoing investment in technology and…

National Retail Solutions (NRS) Launches Toy and Coat Drive with Bessie Green Community

National Retail Solutions (NRS) has launched a month-long toy and coat drive in partnership with Bessie Green Community through the NRS Cares program.