Blog tagged as Point of Sale System

How Retail Safety Technology Is Changing for Independent Store Owners
AI cameras, facial recognition and video analytics are reshaping retail security in 2026. Here is what independent store owners need to know about these tools and the laws surrounding them.
30.06.26 07:53 AM
What Rising Retail Sales in 2026 Mean for Your Store
Retail sales grew for the sixth straight month in March 2026. Here is what the spending surge means for independent store owners and how to make the most of it.
23.06.26 08:53 AM
How Retail Technology Trends in 2026 Affect Your Store
AI, real-time data and connected systems are reshaping retail in 2026. Here is what independent store owners need to know to keep up and stay competitive.
16.06.26 10:21 AM
Running LiquorPOS in 2026? Here Is an Honest Update for Your Store (LiquorPOS End of Life)
LiquorPOS is reaching end of life. See what that means for your store and how Palm Tree helps liquor retailers switch to a modern POS without losing sales history or inventory data.
04.06.26 08:20 AM
The New Front Line of Loss Prevention (Better POS, Smarter Payments, Safer Stores)

For most store owners, loss prevention used to mean simple theft deterrence: keep an eye on customers, train your staff, and lock up high-ticket items. But as retail crime becomes more organized and more violent, loss prevention has grown into one of the most complex — and critical — parts of runnin...

02.04.26 09:21 AM
Why Retail Sales Are Still Strong Despite Economic Uncertainty (And What It Means for Your Store)

Turn on the news and it's all doom and gloom about the economy. Job growth keeps getting revised down, inflation won't budge, and GDP growth is running at half the pace it was last year. As an independent store owner, you're probably wondering if customers are going to tighten their belts and hurt y...

02.04.26 09:09 AM
Who's Responsible for the Tax? (Navigating the Complex World of Third-Party Food Delivery Services)

As third-party food delivery services continue to be an essential part of the restaurant industry in 2026, one critical issue remains consistently overlooked: sales tax compliance. Since the pandemic transformed delivery from a convenience to a necessity, platforms like Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorD...

02.04.26 08:19 AM
Your POS Should Be Your BFF - Here's Why Most Store Owners Are Still Single

In the dynamic world of retail, staying connected is vital. We're not just talking about social media; we're talking about the lifeline of your business – your Point of Sale (POS) system.

Many store owners feel overwhelmed when dealing with outdated or inefficient POS systems. It’s like trying to run...

02.04.26 08:03 AM
Say Goodbye to the Penny (What Store Owners Need to Know About Pricing, and What Happens to America’s 114 Billion Pennies)

What happens when America stops making its most iconic coin? For years, the humble penny has been more of a nuisance than a necessity at the register—but now, the U.S. Mint is making moves that could bring the penny's 100+ year run to a close. As a store owner, you need to understand what this shift...

01.04.26 10:15 AM
The Store Owner's Guide to Taking a Vacation (Yes, Really!)

Okay, store owners, let's have a heart-to-heart. When was the last time you truly unplugged? Like, phone-in-a-drawer, out-of-office-on, toes-in-the-sand unplugged? If you're drawing a blank, it's time for an intervention.

I know what you're thinking: "But my store needs me! Inventory won't count...

01.04.26 10:10 AM