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 — Editor, 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.

Pokémon packs, now with a side of Temu

by Retail Customer Experience

A New Jersey card shop taps Temu's U.S. seller program to convert digital discovery into national sales and surprising in-store visits.

Presented by Cards2Go

Amazon Just Walk Out Cafe debuts at South Carolina hospital

September 3, 2025

Roper St. Francis Healthcare has launched a cafe and gift shop at Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina, that uses Amazon's "Just Walk…

Why retailers should treat checkout as strategic experience, not just a transaction

by Pavel Tsarykau — CEO, Expert Soft

Checkout may seem like just a confirmation page, but it’s still part of the customer journey. If that step is unstable or slightly misaligned with…

One quarter of consumers will Buy Now Pay Later for holiday shopping

August 5, 2025

One quarter, 25%, of U.S. consumers plan to use Buy Now, Pay Later services when it comes to holiday shopping this year and 27% of millennials plan to go into…

National Retail Solutions Hosts Community Luncheon with Mighty Writers Youth Program

NRS Cares initiative brings together employees and young writers for educational collaboration

Embracing Modularity in POS Tech: Innovate with Confidence

Create your tomorrow with innovative, flexible, and tailored solutions that meet your needs while skipping those that don’t.

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

National Retail Solutions wins 2025 Visionary Spotlight Award

June 19, 2025

ChannelVision Magazine has named National Retail Solutions a 2025 Visionary Spotlight Award winner for Best Emerging Technology Breakthrough — Overall…

NRS Cares and El Especialito Donate $3,000 to Support Apostle's House Family Fun Day

National Retail Solutions (NRS), through its community outreach initiative NRS Cares, has partnered with El Especialito, the leading Spanish-language…

Costco mulling scan-and-go to speed checkout

June 16, 2025

Costco is working on a scan-and-go style feature for its mobile app to help speed up the checkout process, CEO Ron Vachris confirmed during the company's…

FreedomPay, Verifone research reveals disconnect in payment experiences

June 13, 2025

There is a "significant" disconnect between how retailers perceive their payment experiences and what consumers are actually encountering and the gap in…

How C-Stores Are Redefining the Traditional Shopping Experience

Experience how convenience stores are transforming everyday shopping by fusing digital solutions with speed and personalization. The blog highlights…