A POS system is a critical tool for convenience stores, enabling merchants to handle a high volume of customers efficiently while maximizing profits. Here's how to choose the best POS for your c-store:
A simple user interface is crucial for high employee turnover environments. It speeds transactions and facilitates quick training for new hires.
Quick checkout is key. Set up hot buttons for frequently purchased items to enhance speed and efficiency.
Modern POS systems allow transaction suspension to handle everyday customer hiccups seamlessly, without disrupting the line.
A CFD ensures order accuracy, expedited transactions, and offers promotional opportunities.
Ensure your POS system supports various payment methods, including EMV, EBT, and contactless payments. Look for transparency in fees and statements.
Choose a POS system that adheres to PCI DSS to safeguard sensitive information, build customer trust, and avoid costly fines.
Manage employee schedules, access levels, and payroll efficiently with an integrated POS system to reduce manual tasks.
A POS with real-time inventory management helps you track best-sellers, manage stock levels, and automate orders.
For bulk sales, a POS with an integrated scale ensures quick and accurate transactions.
A robust POS can scan IDs for age-restricted items, protecting your business from compliance issues.
Comprehensive reporting features provide valuable insights into sales, inventory, and employee performance, aiding better business decisions.
Exatouch® POS offers all these features and more, along with a 3-year warranty, continuously updated functionalities, and 24/7 U.S.-based technical support.
Explore Exatouch’s benefits and see how it can streamline your operations and grow your store. For a no-cost demo or to learn more about our FREE Exatouch POS Targeted Verticals Program
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We’re a cutting-edge financial technology company encompassing point of sale, payment processing, and so much more, including our in-house processing platform, Cygma®.
Modern payment and point of sale technology for all types of businesses.
Partnership programs custom-built to your needs and situation.
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As payment professionals, point of sale is frequently our toughest sell. Many factors play into the merchant’s purchasing decision, and price always seems to be a key influencer. It’s a fine balance between making money for your business while also discerning the true value of your solution’s purchase price. Does the cost of your point of sale solution position you to do both?
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Innovating with new technologies, Electronic Payments has distinguished itself as one of the most highly regarded payment and transaction processing companies in the United States. Electronic Payments currently serves businesses in all types of industries and acquires new merchants through a network of POS value-added resellers (VARS), agent banks, sales agents, and independent sales offices (ISOs).
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With the holidays quickly approaching, now’s the time to prepare for the busiest shopping season of the year. Whether you own a small retail store or local restaurant, you can boost profits and bring in new customers with the one thing on everyone’s holiday wish list—gift cards!
According to Deloitte, this holiday season is set to be more extravagant than 2020, 2021, and 2022 as life returns to pre-pandemic levels:
While consumers are ready to spend again this holiday season, inflation is still a concern and is set to drive spending habits:
Once again, gift cards are topping wish lists this holiday season. According to Deloitte, many consumers plan to buy fewer gifts this year but spend more on gift cards (around $300 vs. $217 in 2022).
Civic Science provided statistics that reveal more about who is buying cards and why:
There are plenty of tried and true gift card tips that apply all year long, but this year, Fiserv offered some data to help hone your holiday strategy:
Remember to place gift cards where consumers expect to find them and be sure to position them alongside items (like envelopes) that buyers often want at the same time. It will also make sense to order plenty of cards in $25 and $50 denominations!
With so many reasons to offer gift cards all year round, but particularly at the holidays, turn to eGiftSolutions®.
eGiftSolutions® also makes it easy to switch from your current gift card program—and even offers a free QuickStart™ Program. Get started today!
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We’re a cutting-edge financial technology company encompassing point of sale, payment processing, and so much more, including our in-house processing platform, Cygma®.
Modern payment and point of sale technology for all types of businesses
Partnership programs custom-built to your needs and situation
Browse educational articles, EPI news, and case studies to learn more about payment processing.
The Electronic Payments Technical Support team consistently goes above and beyond on our mission to provide excellent customer service. Check out the infographic to see how we did in 2023, by the numbers.
In 2023, our Tech Support team answered a record-breaking 127,093 calls—an average of 348 calls per day. Despite that volume, the average hold time was only 84 seconds, while the average call length was 12 minutes and 30 seconds, allowing merchants to quickly reach an expert, troubleshoot, and get back out on the floor, ready to resume business in under 15 minutes.
Our Tech Support members average 3.1 years at Electronic Payments, with 128 years of collective experience. In 2023, we grew our team 11% year over year to meet your needs and continue providing top-notch support around the clock, seven days a week.
In 2023 alone, our tech and product experts conducted 793 scheduled meetings to upgrade POS software and hardware to introduce merchants to new Exatouch® features. The team held additional demos and training sessions, totaling 4,500 touchpoints across various products.
Our team is available 24/7 and ready to take your call to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
Want to know how you can get the most out of your Technical Support team? Read the guide
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According to research by the National Retail Federation (NRF), gift cards sit at the top of holiday shopping lists, with 59% of shoppers saying they want to receive them this holiday season.
If your business isn’t selling gift cards—or isn’t effectively marketing them—you stand to lose out on a massive source of revenue, both during the holidays and year-round. In this article, we’ll dive into some helpful tips to boost your gift card sales.
Shoppers want gift cards—they’ve been the most popular holiday present for thirteen years running. If you haven’t found the right solution yet, enrolling with a provider like eGiftSolutions® should be your first priority. You can get started right now with our QuickStartSM program.
If your program is new, send emails, postcards, and text messages to let customers know gift cards are available. If you’ve been offering gift cards for a while, it won’t hurt to send out a reminder!
Share photos of your gift cards on social media to spread the word. If you have a website, highlight your gift cards in a prominent position. Some sites use popups to promote gift cards—a strategy that often converts well.
Place promotional signage at the front entrance, at your point of sale, and throughout your business to draw attention to your gift cards.
Train your team to mention gift cards when they’re helping customers and checking them out.
It’s essential to make gift cards easily accessible to shoppers. Create an attractive display at the register or strategically around your business to capture customers’ interest.
Give away $5 and $10 gift cards as promotional items. A small gift will stick with your customers long after they leave your business—encouraging repeat visits and word-of-mouth advertising.
If a customer purchases a gift card in a larger denomination, give them a $10 or $20 gift card as a gesture of appreciation. They’ll likely make a separate trip to redeem the card, incentivizing repeat visits. Promotions like these also help increase post-holiday sales, as most gift cards are sold during the holiday season.
Many customers purchase gift cards at the last minute and may need inspiration on what amount to give. Try displaying a list of items that can be bought with $25, $50, and $100 gift cards to help customers decide on a denomination.
When popular items are out-of-stock, place gift cards where that item would typically be displayed. Provide an estimated restock date so customers can purchase the gift card and return when the item is back in stock!
Gift card purchases are most popular before upcoming holidays and events. Promote your gift cards in advance, and order cards ahead so you have plenty in stock. We also recommend ordering cards with designs to match the upcoming holiday!
Add a friendly note on all of your receipts to remind customers of the availability of gift cards.
Introducing rewards for loyal customers is a great way to get more value from your gift card program. Giving your customers gift cards when they shop in your store makes them more likely to return and buy more items!
Don’t miss out on gift card sales! Order your seasonal cards now with eGiftSolutions.
Contact us at 800-966-5520 or visit our website for more information.
We’re a cutting-edge financial technology company encompassing point of sale, payment processing, and so much more, including our in-house processing platform, Cygma®.
Modern payment and point of sale technology for all types of businesses.
Partnership programs custom-built to your needs and situation.
Browse educational articles, EPI news, and case studies to learn more about payment processing.
For many retailers, the holiday season is their busiest time—and that means all hands on deck! This year, we’re here to help with easy-to-implement tips and tricks you can use to prepare your store for the influx of customers. With some advance planning, you’ll be positioned to take advantage of the increased traffic to expand your business and multiply your profits!
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