Accepting EBT at Your Butcher Shop: The Complete Guide to SNAP Authorization and Payments
Butcher shop EBT acceptance is one of the most overlooked revenue opportunities in specialty retail. Tens of millions of Americans rely on SNAP benefits and are actively looking for quality local meat, yet most independent butcher shops and meat markets still do not accept EBT. The barrier is rarely eligibility; most shops already carry the inventory needed to qualify for SNAP authorization. What has held many back is the lack of a payment system built for how a butcher counter operates. CHEXIT POS by CDE changes that. It is an all-in-one platform purpose-built to handle butcher shop EBT, scale-integrated pricing, dual pricing, and split-tender checkout at the counter. This guide covers everything you need to get authorized and get the most out of every transaction.
Health Benefit Cards: A Retailer’s Guide to Getting Started
Millions of Medicare Advantage members carry supplemental spend card which includes Health Benefits that can only be spent at stores participating in the S3 network. These are Medicare Advantage members with pre-funded monthly or quarterly allowances for eligible food and OTC health products, and they actively use the Healthy Benefits+ app to find participating stores before they shop. If your store is not in the network, you are invisible to that customer base entirely. Learning how to accept Health Benefit is one of the most straightforward ways to open your store to a large, recurring customer segment that is already looking for places to spend.
EBT and Credit Card Payments: Fees, Compliance, and What Retailers Need to Know
Retailers who accept both EBT and credit or debit cards are operating across two distinct payment systems simultaneously. Each has its own fee structure, compliance requirements, and risk exposure. Understanding how both work at the processing level helps retailers manage costs, avoid violations, and build a checkout experience that works for every customer.
Convenience Store Trends: What’s Driving Growth Today
Convenience store trends in 2026 are redefining what it means to compete in a rapidly evolving retail landscape. No longer limited to fuel and snacks, today’s C-stores are becoming technology-driven, experience-focused destinations. From all-in-one POS systems to expanded payment options like EBT and OTC Benefits, operators are embracing new strategies to increase revenue, streamline operations, and meet rising customer expectations.
All-In-One POS System vs Standalone Terminal: Which Is Best for Your Business?
For years, many small businesses relied on standalone credit card terminals to accept payments. These devices perform one primary function: processing transactions. While that approach works for basic payment acceptance, modern businesses increasingly need more tools to manage inventory, track sales, and understand customer behavior.
How Payment Processing Fees Affect Small Business Profit Margins
Payment processing fees may seem like a small cost per transaction, but over time they can significantly impact a small business’s profit margins. In 2026, as card usage continues to dominate in-store and online purchases, merchants are feeling increasing pressure from interchange fees, assessment fees, and processor markups. Understanding how these costs affect your bottom line, and how strategies like dual pricing can help, is essential for maintaining profitability.
The Best POS System for Small Stores in 2026
The best POS system does more than process transactions, it serves as the operational backbone of a modern retail business. In 2026, small stores need technology that supports faster checkouts, real-time inventory tracking, flexible payment options, and data-driven insights. Choosing the right POS system helps eliminate inefficiencies while positioning for sustainable growth.
New SNAP Restrictions: Keys to Success in 2026
New SNAP restrictions from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) are now in effect, introducing important policy changes that redefine how retailers must apply purchase limitations—particularly for items like candy, sugary drinks, and other state‑regulated products. If your store accepts SNAP, these updates may require adjustments to your POS system, staff training, and overall […]
Avoid These Common Retail Mistakes in 2026 That Cost Small Retailers Time and Money
Many of the biggest challenges small retailers face today aren’t caused by market conditions alone, but by retail mistakes that go unnoticed in daily operations. Outdated technology, unclear processes, and skipped reviews can quietly erode profit and efficiency. As 2026 introduces new expectations around payments and compliance, addressing these retail mistakes proactively help businesses stay resilient and prepared for growth.
One Platform, Many Ways to Win: POS Integration for Busy Retailers
POS Integration is essential for businesses that want to offer smooth, reliable payment experiences for every customer–and CHEXIT can help. By connecting payment processing, menu data, reporting tools, and compliance requirements into one system, integrated POS solutions help restaurants reduce errors, speed up transactions, and operate more efficiently.
Boosting Communities Through Restaurant Meal Programs and EBT Acceptance
Accepting EBT through the Restaurant Meal Programs opens the door for businesses to serve more customers while supporting essential community needs. As more individuals rely on SNAP benefits for groceries and everyday essentials, retailers who offer EBT gain a competitive advantage and build stronger customer trust. With the right tools and support, adding EBT to your […]
Winning Customer Loyalty in a Crowded Retail Market
Customer loyalty doesn’t happen by accident, it’s built through consistency, connection, and care. In an age where shoppers have endless options, the most successful retailers are the ones who make every visit feel personal. With the right tools and a focus on customer loyalty, small businesses can transform casual shoppers into devoted regulars who keep […]
How a Smart POS System Can Help Your Business Accept SNAP/EBT and More
Today’s shoppers expect to pay their way, whether that’s with cash, credit or debit card, digital wallets, or SNAP/EBT. Retailers with modern smart POS systems can give their customers payment flexibility and more. In today’s retail environment, offering payment options isn’t just convenient; it’s good business. It helps attract more customers, encourages repeat visits, streamlines […]
Retail Store Management Solutions That Help You Accept Every Payment Type
Retail store management goes far beyond inventory and staffing; it’s also about making checkout effortless. When customers can’t pay how they want, sales are lost, and loyalty erodes. By investing in modern retail store management solutions, retailers can accept every payment type, simplify operations, and deliver the seamless experience today’s shoppers expect.
7 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade to a Modern POS System
Upgrading to a modern POS system can significantly improve these aspects and enhance overall store performance. POS system performance can make or break your retail operations. When it’s outdated, slow, or limited in features, it hurts efficiency and customer satisfaction. Recognizing the 7 signs it’s time to upgrade your POS system ensures you stay ahead […]
Recapping NACS 2023: Innovations, Insights, and Networking Highlights
USDA MyPlate: The Importance of a Balanced Plate
In honor of National Farm to School Month, let’s learn the importance of supporting adequate nutrition and balanced plates.
National Farmers Day: Celebrate Farmers!
National Farmers Day is celebrated today, October 12th, the perfect date since it is near the end of harvesttime. Farmers only make up 2% of America yet their impact extends to us all, so let’s celebrate our farmers today and every day!
Celebrate National School Lunch Week!
USDA celebrates National School Lunch Week, a celebration of the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), October 10th-14th, 2022. This year’s theme is “peace, love, and school lunch,” a fun 70’s theme that will make your school cafeteria a little groovier this week.
National Farm to School Month
FNS National Farm to School Month takes place each October and is supported by USDA. The goal is to support farmers while also providing nutritious, balanced plates to schoolchildren. This month also celebrates food education, school gardens and lunch trays filled with healthy, local ingredients.
Solving the Age-Verification Puzzle: 4 Ways to Ensure Compliance
Keeping up with changing requirements for proper age verification can be a challenge for retailers. It is difficult to keep regulators, customers and even your employees satisfied. How do you balance between having a strict 100% ID check policy, trusting your employees to make good judgements, and keeping your regular customers happy? Here are 4 […]
TruAge Age Verification Solution: A New Way to ID
TruAge is an innovative, universally accepted age-verification system that makes it more accurate to verify an adult customer’s age when purchasing age-restricted products, and at the same time makes identity theft difficult. One-time-use digital tokens are used to share only the most important elements to confirm the purchaser is of legal age, which also protects the user’s privacy. Since […]
How Farmers Leverage Digital Agriculture to Better Food Sustainability
Farmers fuel food sustainability by using digital agriculture platforms that improve farming efficiency and optimize the food supply chain. Technology has been optimizing every area of our lives since the digital revolution began, so it only makes sense that this idea made its way into our food system. Here are some ways that digital agriculture […]
Local Farmers + USDA Feed Kids with the Farm to School Program
Local farmers and the USDA bring fresh local food to schools to enrich the connection communities have with local food producers with the Farm to School grant program. This program was a part of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, like the National School Lunch Program, that aims to increase nutritional value of […]
USDA Increases GusNIP Funding
The USDA announced an $8 million dollar increase in funding for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) Produce Prescription Program on August 10th, 2022. This investment comes as a part of continued efforts from the USDA to increase health and nutrition security for those in need.
5 Age-Verification Sales Tips Your Staff Should Learn
Age verification is important now more than ever since there are approximately 54,000,000 age-restricted transactions per day. The United States has laws in place that protect minors from age-restricted items, and if your store accidentally makes an age-restricted sale to a minor, then you could possibly face legal trouble. Here are 5 things your staff […]
5 Ways Store Owners Can Prepare for an Active Shooter Event
Active shooter situations are increasing. What can grocery store and convenience store owners do to prepare for these terrifying situations? It is no secret that active shooter cases have been on the rise over the last several years, and with the recent grocery store shootings in Colorado, Florida and New York, grocers need to be […]
Join goEBT at GACS 2020 Tradeshow
goEBT will be at the GACS 2020 Southern Convenience Store and Petroleum Tradeshow and Convention in Macon, GA on Tuesday, November 17-19, at the Macon Centreplex. The GACS 2020 Southern Convenience Store and Petroleum Tradeshow and Convention serves convenience store owners and operators in the Southeast, making it the perfect outlet for suppliers in the […]
How the new Families First Coronavirus Response Act can support the health of your business
Now more than ever the American people will be turning to local businesses to meet their families’ nutritional needs. With the economic impact of COVID-19 the number of applicants for government assistance has doubled. As part of the U.S. government’s $2T stimulus package, an additional $15.5B has been allocated to the SNAP/EBT government benefits program.
Have You Heard of the NACS In Store Initiative
A large part of gaining favoritism among legislation is bringing these officials to your level as a store owner and showing them how valuable your business is. In recent years, the value that C-stores provide to their community was lost in the eyes of legislators. Laws did not exist to protect the C-store industry from […]
Government Money, Where Does It Go and How Might It Affect Your Business?
As younger generations reach the age of 18 and older, technology will continue to make advancements in the private sector. These tech-savvy individuals will expect the latest, most convenient, and most secure technology in nearly every aspect of their lifestyles as they move through the world. While many companies already have developments in the works […]
How Delivery Options Could Benefit Your Small Business
Delivery services have been established for decades now, but have not seen a lot of change until “recently” with Amazon. When I say recently, yet Amazon revolutionized delivery a few years ago by offering same-day delivery. It didn’t take long before other companies began to offer the same thing, and not long after that, people’s […]
What Does “Omnichannel” Mean and How It Is Impacting Retail?
As a business, it is crucial to have a plan for how you reach your audience and how immersive you make the experience. People generally think in a way of promoting their business on individual channels i.e. Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and many others. With each of these multi-channeled approaches, it is very hard to attract […]
Should You Be Worried About Amazon-Go C-Stores?
Amazon continues its “new” venture by implementing one of its C-Stores in the city of Chicago. The store is beginning to gain traction and becoming a huge hit with people living in a city. Now for the business owners located in Chicago, it may be best to innovate your location or look for places outside […]
October 2020 is Coming Up, Prepare Your Business For New Mandates.
Payment Securities are at the forefront of business needs. Banks are constantly updating and improving their technologies to keep their customers safe and reduce liability. EMV chips were mandated in the U.S. nearly 4-years ago for in-store purchases. Businesses had to adapt to this “new” form of payment or accept full-responsibility if a customer’s information […]
Why Technology is a MUST for Your Small Business
Because owning and operating a small business usually means trying to learn and do most things on your own, many store owners in the convenience and grocery industry try to keep the number of new things they try low. However, this has proven to be a bad strategy when store owners are trying to keep […]
The Cannabis Discussion: 5 Things You Need to Know
You may have heard about the exciting opportunities being created by the legalization of marijuana and marijuana products throughout the country. You may have also heard about the unique opportunities for success that many c-store owners are eager to take advantage of. However, as you are considering venturing into the world of marijuana product sales, […]
Hawaii Might Be Banning Cigarettes: Why You Should Care
Earlier this year, Hawaii lawmakers proposed a bipartisan bill that would begin to eliminate cigarettes from the entire state over the next several years. This new bill aims to first raise the legal purchasing age for tobacco to 100 years old. That’s right, if approved, this new law would make it illegal for anyone under […]
Money Laundering in Payments: What You Need to Know
Think money laundering, and you might picture bags of cash and back alley deals. But that’s not the real picture at all. Money laundering is an increasingly prevalent, dangerous and expensive problem in the US payments industry. Transaction laundering is responsible for a shocking $200 billion in fraud in the US alone every year. As […]
Ultimate Online Resource Guide for C-Store Owners
As a c-store owner, it’s crucial to continually build your business, but it can be hard to find the time or figure out where to start. However, many independent business owners are unsure of the opportunities of internet resources, which wait just a few easy taps away. To help c-store owners make use of the […]
The Minimum Wage Has Increased
SNAP News: 2018 Farm Bill
About every five years, it is the government’s duty to pass a new Farm Bill that molds the foundation for food and agriculture, and other similar matters. Last month, in December, the 2018 Farm Bill was passed by the Senate and House. Soon after the President gave his signature, allowing it to become law. As […]
What’s the “Flavor Ban” and Why Should You Care?
Recently there has been much debate on which alcohol and tobacco products should and should not be available to the public and where they can be purchased. While some people believe that the customer should have the right to purchase anything they like as long as they are not against the law, there are groups […]
SNAP is Going Online
Over the years, SNAP shoppers have had their typical routine for shopping. It was simply walking into the store, filling their cart up, and making their way to the counter. While this will still be the way many cardholders shop for time to come, some new ways to shop are closer than you think. […]
Do You Know Who Uses SNAP/EBT?
As experts on the government safety net program, SNAP (also known as food stamps), it’s important to us that retailers considering or currently participating in the program are aware of the facts that surround the way benefits are issued and eventually spent in their store. While most store owners understand how valuable being a SNAP […]
Real Time Payments: A Fresh Angle for Fraud
One year ago today, The Clearing House debuted RTP, its Real Time Payments system for the US financial market. Supported by all the member banks of The Clearing House, RTP is off to a strong start. It’s estimated that 50% of eligible demand-deposit accounts will be able to receive an RTP transaction by year end.
C-Store Success Stories: Building Businesses and Giving Back
It takes a lot of hard work and long hours to make your dreams come true. C-Store owners everywhere know this to be true. There are different challenges you face everyday, but the success you see makes it all worth while. In a competitive business like the c-store industry, there are always new trends and products […]
Making the Most of Halloween in Your C-Store
UPDATE: This year, Halloween spending is expected to reach $9 billion. This number is second in 14 years only to last year’s record of $9.1 billion. While $6.3 billion is expected to be spent on costumes, decorations, and greeting cards, there is still $2.6 billion dollars left to be spent on candy. If you’re looking for […]
4 Ways Retailers Can Profit with IoT
In today’s highly personalized and competitive retail world, data is gold. Modern POS systems specialize in collecting data so that merchants can improve business operations and profitability. But there’s another valuable tool that your merchants may overlook: the IoT.
Mobile Merchants: Your Next Big Market
In payment processing, acquiring new merchant accounts is time consuming and costly. And with churn rates running up to 22% every year, it’s a never-ending hassle. But there is one profitable vertical that acquirers have yet to tap: mobile merchants.
Outdoor C-Store Signage Trends
Many c-store owners think that signage is something they don’t really have to focus their attention on. However, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Signage is how you communicate with your customers when you can’t speak with them directly. The signage outside your store is how you communicate with them before they even get […]
Why Amazon Isn’t Exactly a Threat to C-Stores…YET!
Since the early 2000s, Amazon has been disrupting and challenging businesses in most consumer product and service industries. The ecommerce giant has single-handedly transformed the way that consumers choose to spend their money, find the products they want, and get the products to their homes. For some time, the businesses that have traditionally been able […]
C-Store Trips are Down. Now What?
We’ve talked about the changes in the way c-store customers shop quite a few times. What you may not be aware of is the fact that in the past four years, overall consumer trips to any retail location have steadily declined. Even during the holiday quarters, trips are down three trips per household. While overall, […]
Avoiding the Risks of Poor C-Store Cleanliness: A Guide to Success
It’s no surprise that consumers prefer establishments that are clean and safe, even convenience stores. No one wants to risk getting sick simply from using the restroom or grabbing a snack. If you aren’t keeping your c-store clean and complying with regulations, you are not only putting the health and safety of consumers and employees […]
How to Cater to International C-Store Customers
One of the best parts about operating a c-store is that they are universally recognized across the world as a place to pick up quick essentials. Chances are international customers shop at your convenience store or small grocery store every day. You might wonder how you can best serve them, and we’re here to help.
5 Things to Know About Your Store’s Location
Knowing the importance of your convenience store’s location is key to the business’ success. Your location will determine how you run your business and allow you to make better decisions. When determining the key factors in the success of your business, here are 5 things you should know about your store’s location that would contribute […]
CDE’s Commitment to Evolution and Scalable Solutions
Over the past 29 years, we’ve been hard at work providing a wide range of customized solutions to payments providers and other partners in the industry. Because the industry moves quickly and is almost always changing, staying ahead of the curve in technology, security, and processes has always been our priority. We’ve also kept our […]
Lottery Innovations in 2018
The lottery has long been a staple of convenience stores across the nation. It appeals to a wide range of customers, and although it doesn’t offer the highest commissions for stores, it is a great traffic driver.
What Your Merchants Need to Know About Bitcoin
The meteoric rise of bitcoin over the past year has led to all sorts of exciting predictions about its takeover as a mainstream currency. But is that hype or fact? We’ve sorted through the stories to let you know what practical use bitcoin may have for your merchants.
The Latest C-Store Shelving Innovations
The shelves in your c-store are more important than you might think. Yes, they’re what hold your products, but many retailers are finding a competitive advantage by following and implementing the latest shelving innovations. Their shelves attract customers to products; they make shopping more natural, and they’re boosting sales. Don’t get left behind! Get a […]
“We Don’t Do That:” 7 Non-Payments Partnerships to Consider
Building market share in today’s fast-paced and tech-intensive economy requires a multi-faceted approach for nearly every vertical. However, busy merchants often don’t have time to think outside the box. Our industry is filled with innovative service providers, but finding the time to research what’s out there is just too much for most merchants.
Maximizing Your C-Store Coolers for Increased Sales and Efficiency
You might think that your drink coolers only serve one purpose: to keep drinks cold for customers. While this is the primary function, you could be leveraging the surface area of your coolers to boost sales through signage opportunities and organization and save money on energy costs to keep more of your profits. Here are […]
Want to Know What Your Merchants Want? Ask Them!
We’ve written plenty of times before that it’s important to be constantly thinking about your merchants’ experiences when dealing with your company. Whenever making decisions for your business, their needs and wants should be front of mind. The challenge involved in this is having the most helpful information about your merchants. Of course, you could […]
The Value of Real Time Technology to the POS
Connectivity is the buzzword among POS system providers in 2018. Cloud based technology, improved AI and machine learning, and 24/7 connections enable retailers and their payment providers to communicate in real time regarding both transaction data and back office apps. By using the right technology, payment providers can make sure their retailers are operating at […]
Innovations in the Marketing Space for Small Businesses
With the start of a new year comes even more innovation in marketing. While many of the latest trends might seem irrelevant to your c-store, there are a few incoming marketing trends that can provide you with a competitive advantage over other stores. If you can harness the power of these trends, you will also […]
Get Your Merchants Ready for April 2018: a Month of Changes
In the payments industry, we’ve grown to expect change. Payment service providers face a constant barrage of rules, regulations and revisions from all angles: PCI, CPFB, FCC, you name it. Some of these regulations crucially affect the security and function of your merchant’s transactions, while other may feel more like procedural paperwork.
What’s Happening With Card Processing in 2018?
2018 is expected to see major shifts in the ways your customers pay for products, how payments are processed, and new tech continues to expand into the marketplace. Stay one step ahead of the incoming card processing trends by preparing for these expected card processing changes coming in 2018!
Convenience Store Signage Basics
Every successful c-store needs to have encouraging signs both inside and outside of the store. This is your opportunity to speak to customers without ever meeting them. From attracting passing by cars to up-selling your customers inside the store, the quality and message of your signs matter. In this guide, we’ll take a look at […]
Government Updates and Retailer Trends in 2018: What C-Store Owners Need to Know
Since 2018 has started our government has shutdown twice, new tax laws have taken effect, and a new government budget has finally been approved. With so many new rules being considered regularly, it’s important that c-store owners stay aware of what the government is up to and how any laws could affect their business.
The End of Chip and Signature: What’s Next?
The POS industry is being disrupted at a head-spinning rate. Every season, manufacturers and software providers are rolling out new payment options that don’t just tweak previous methods, but completely eclipse them. And changes don’t just rest with hardware. Acquirers and merchants continually have to adjust their procedures to meet evolving data standards.
Noticing Patterns: 3 Ways Breaches Happen
POS systems are a hot target for data thieves. The complexity of payment systems makes it difficult to block all threats. Much like a game of Whack-A-Mole, by the time one weak spot is patched, hackers are already on to the next con.
5 Items You Should Be Putting in EVERY POS Shipment
After you sign a new merchant, your priority is getting their new POS package to them as quickly as possible. However, you can’t forget what needs to happen once they receive this package. Every POS solution provider should make sure that merchants are able to quickly get their equipment up and running, and that the […]
Branding for C-Stores: What’s the Benefit?
As a c-store owner, you probably already have a name for your c-store displayed on a sign out front and in all of your marketing materials. However, having a store name and owning a brand are two different things. Establishing a brand for your c-store provides you with many different benefits both financially and psychologically.
3 Ways POS Innovations Improve the Consumer Experience
Too often, the point of sale can be a liability for small businesses. Consumers are unsurprised to find friction at checkout, from terminal error messages to printer paper jams and more. The consumer experience has been neutral to even negative. This does nothing to help your small merchants build market share or increase customer […]
Optimizing C-Store Staffing: Key Positions to Hire for Success
When it comes to operating a successful convenience store, the employees are everything. They are there to make sure that the shelves are stocked, to provide customers with outstanding service, and to make sure that your store is maintained during day-to-day operations. If you run a small c-store with only a handful of employees or […]
Yes, You Need to Market Your C-Store
When you think of marketing, you might picture some professionals sitting in the boardroom of a skyscraper, planning out their next million-dollar ad campaign. Marketing is only important for large businesses, right? Well, in fact, marketing can help any business, no matter how small, and it’s crucial to the success of your c-store. Here’s why:
Must Read Publications of the Payments Industry
The best way for companies to succeed over time in this rapidly changing landscape is to be paying constant attention to what other players are doing. However, keeping in-step with what’s happening in the continuously evolving payments industry is not easy at all. While payments solutions providers are hard at work finding the next […]
Is Your Business Struggling? Here Are Your Next Steps.
Seasons come and go. Some parts of the year are filled with booming business and other parts of the year can be a little slower. However, if your store has seen a sharp decline in sales over the last few weeks or months, this could be cause for concern. Don’t panic! Here are a few […]
Repair for the Future: Equipment That Knows When Something’s Wrong
What’s the fastest way to lose a merchant’s business? Equipment downtime. Never mind your competitive rates and good customer service. If broken equipment leaves your merchants dead in the water, they’ll be quick to jump ship.
Get to Know Your Local Government Officials
You may pay attention to the headlines of national news and know the inner workings of D.C. politics but have you paid attention to your local government?
Don’t Ignore Your POS Accessory Options
Great software. Ideal fraud protection. A great cashier station. All these things are important. But what about the POS accessories? While these items are often considered “afterthoughts”, payment processing providers have an opportunity to win big with merchants by putting real effort into every aspect of a complete POS/back-office set up. Here are a few […]
Resale, Recycling, or Disposal: Options for Obsolete Equipment
In the POS industry, change is accelerating, and this means retailers are turning over POS equipment faster than ever. For the most part, older equipment simply can’t keep up with EMV security requirements, new payment methods, and changing retailer preferences.
Developing Relationships with Local Businesses
People are probably well aware of your c-store and enjoy stopping in to pick up their favorite snacks or drinks on their way home. However, to become a true staple of your community, you should consider partnering with other local businesses in the area through mutually beneficial working relationships. Forming and leveraging these relationships provides […]
Top 5 Qualities to Look for in a Distributor for Your C-Store
As 2018 rapidly approaches, now is the time to start planning your inventory for the New Year and contacting the local distributors in your area about their products. Finding a new distributor or vendor for your c-store can seem like a stressful process, and if you are a single store owner that has never worked […]
Are Mobile Payments a Threat to POS Business?
At the start of 2018, we’re seeing a major shift in the way consumers view payments. Mobile payments, especially P2P and P2B, have hit the mainstream. New user-friendly apps provide greater speed, flexibility and payment options than ever before, and consumers can’t get enough. P2P transaction rates have risen 55% over the past year, […]
New SNAP Stocking Rules: Take Action Now
As we reported before, SNAP retailer requirements have changed, and these changes will impact your c-store in the immediate future. Per the changes made to the retailer qualifications, the Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) will begin implementing these finalized rules this month. You can view FNS’s webinar and download their one pager for more help […]
Micro Merchants: How They’re Changing the Payments Industry
The payments industry has seen rapid evolution and disruption over the past two decades. Micro merchants are the newest influencer. This group of mostly single-person businesses was once too small to be served effectively by the payments industry. Today this segment of the market is too big to be ignored.
Up and Coming: C-Store and Small Grocery Trends to Watch in 2018
We’re less than a week away from the New Year of 2018 and now is a better time than ever to look into the future to start spotting the trends for the upcoming New Year. Once you have an idea of the trends to pay attention to, you can start planning ahead so you can […]
6 Must-Have Products to Surprise Your Customers in 2018
Most of the time, customers will know exactly what they want as soon as they enter your store. However, every day there are customers purchasing items simply because they see them on the shelf. Customers want certain things— they just don’t realize it yet. Here are our ideas for products you should consider offering in […]
Bottled Water: A C-Store Essential
The human body is made up approximately 60% water and water is one of the essential needs every person needs. While consumers can get water from their kitchen sink if they’re thirsty, they enjoy the convenience of buying a bottle of water when they’re out and about. Additionally, many swear that bottled water tastes better […]
Merchant Suppport: Plan Now for the Future
Now that the holidays are over, it’s time to take a deep breath, regroup and review your merchant services game. What did you do well? What could you do better? Spend a little time now to identify your problem areas so that when the next busy season hits, you’ll be ready. These three steps […]
The Value of Cultural and Ethnic C-Store Items
As c-store customers continue to show in increased interest in new flavor combinations (supported by the variety of savory salty snacks now available from major suppliers), the drive to offer a wider range of ethnic and culturally diverse products continues to grow. What makes an ethnic cuisine or beverage so appealing, and how can the […]
Merchant Support Helps Drive Business Growth
While merchant support and call centers are sometimes thought of as “just something businesses must do”, these critical parts of your business mean much more. Payment solutions providers should make sure that their call center and full range of merchant support efforts are optimized to truly help their business continue to grow and succeed. Of […]
8 Must-Try C-Store Innovations for 2018
In many ways the C-Store industry leads the way for innovations for both retailers and quick serve restaurants. The latest innovative products for the c-store industry include those that make it easier than ever for customers to pay and get back on the road in a hurry. They also serve up in-demand flavors and specialties […]
3 Payment Trends to Watch in 2018
The 2018 retail payments scene can be summed up by 3 words: diversity, inclusivity and security. Let’s look at how these trends will translate to your retailers’ bottom line this year.
4 Ways Your Call Center Boosts Merchant Retention
Having a great call center solution is important to ensure that your merchants are always able to complete transactions. When emergencies occur, or POS equipment is simply on the fritz, it’s your call center representatives who are there when merchants are in need. Call center agents carry the responsibility of representing your company in often […]
Overhaul Your Inventory for the New Year
2018 is rapidly approaching, and you’ve probably started a list of New Year’s Resolutions you plan to accomplish. Have you started one for your c-store, however? The start of the new year is the best time to take a look at your inventory and find areas that you could improve upon or overhaul altogether.
Your Call Center Should Be Aware of Payment Security
Is your call center ready to face new threats to data security in 2018? It’s important to understand the risks call centers face, and make a plan to protect your business and your customers.
How Selling the Latest Products Can Benefit Your C-Store
As a c-store owner, you always want to make sure that your customers will find the items they need in a hurry. You should stock the essential products like milk, bread, eggs, drinks, etc. However, you can also greatly benefit from selling the latest products in your store.
C-Store Customers are Your Best Advertisements
If you’re like most other business owners, you’re always thinking of ways to bring more customers to your store and how to get them to spend more money. Of course, advertising is critical to accomplishing both of these goals. While investing the time, effort, and money in the usual advertising tactics like window signs or […]