Walmart launches Tap to Pay at Walmart stores, Sam’s Club locations

August 26, 2026

Walmart is launching Tap to Pay as a payment option at select Walmart stores and Sam's Club locations.

Nearly half of back-to-school shoppers will tap buy now, pay later option

August 14, 2026

Nearly half of consumers, 45%, shopping for back-to-school will rely on buy now, pay later options, up from 39% last year, according to an Omnisend survey.

Back-to-school shopping getting more stressful for parents

August 12, 2026

Nearly half of consumers, 48%, shopping for back-to-school items are projected to spend more this year with 13% spending less than in 2025.

Credit card swipe fees will drive up cost on back-to-school supplies

August 3, 2026

Credit card swipe fees, charged by banks to process card transactions, is expected to drive up the price of school and college supplies by a record-setting…

Toshiba leader talks customer experience, mobile-first strategy

Eric Williams, senior account executive at Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, shares insight on changing customer expectations, the value of a mobile-first…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Why Product Longevity Matters in Retail Technology

Product longevity helps retailers create a stronger foundation for long term operational success. This blog explores how durable technology, stable system…

NRS Petro Adds Bennett Dispenser Support to Its Turnkey POS for Independent Gas Stations

NRS Petro supports both new and existing Bennett dispensers, giving independent gas station operators all-in-one pump control and store management.

Self-checkout shrink problem ongoing

July 1, 2026

Self-checkout maybe the dominant transaction method in many retail stores but it continues to generate higher levels of shrink and operational losses than…

Movie theater phone policy change draws ire

June 18, 2026

Typically, in most movie theaters, the use of a smartphone device isn't welcome. Most theaters run promo before a movie begins that requests phones be put…

More than half of consumers leave a retailer over poor payment experience

June 17, 2026

More than half of consumers, 55%, walk away from a business, or consider not shopping at a local business again, when the payment experience proves to be…

Rocky’s ACE Hardware taps Mi9 as retail tech partner

June 15, 2026

Rocky's ACE Hardware, one of the largest ACE Dealers in the U.S., has tapped Mi9 Retail, a provider of enterprise software, to serve as its partner for the…

National Retail Solutions (NRS) and Renascent Media Announce Return of the Retailers Networking Meetup

National Retail Solutions (NRS), in partnership with Renascent Media, is thrilled to announce the return of the Retailers Networking Meetup on Wednesday, June…

How Independent Retailers Can Compete Like National Chains— Without a National Chain Budget

Independent retailers do not need massive budgets to compete effectively in today’s marketplace. With the right technology partner, small and mid-sized…

Presented by National Retail Solutions (NRS)

Built to Adapt: Why Modularity Matters in Retail Technology

Explore why modularity is becoming essential to the future of retail technology. This blog describes how scalable systems help retailers adapt faster, extend…

The Future of Grocery: How AI and Computer Vision Are Transforming Retail

Step into the future of grocery, where AI and computer vision are reshaping how stores operate and how customers shop. This blog explores how intelligent…

Boot Barn taps Aptos One for mobile POS

May 20, 2026

Boot Barn, a lifestyle retailer, is deploying the Aptos One mobile-first point of sale solution across its 500-plus U.S. locations.

Legacy payments abandoned micro-businesses, AI makes them viable again

by Jim Aviles — CloudWalk Board Member, CloudWalk

Legacy payments companies went after tiny businesses early, but most eventually shifted to bigger customers because supporting the “long tail” was too…

Built to Adapt: How Modular POS Powers the Future of Retail

Adaptability has become the new measure of success in retail. This infographic highlights how Modular POS technology empowers retailers to grow on their own…

Presented by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.

Sustainability in Retail: A Strategy for Long-Term Growth

Discover why sustainability is becoming a growth strategy, not just a corporate goal. This blog explores how retailers are reducing waste, improving…

Mobility at the Forefront: How Mobile POS is Redefining Specialty Retail

See how mobile POS is reshaping specialty retail at the moment of decision. This blog explores how retailers are equipping associates to assist customers…