How POS Systems Personalize the Grocery Shopping Experience
According to recent research, 80% of customers are more likely to purchase from brands offering personalized experiences, while 52% have already abandoned brands after a single bad experience. For independent grocers competing against chain stores with massive data analytics operations, these statistics frame a critical question: How do you deliver personalized grocery shopping experiences at […]
CresLane 2025 Recap: Building the Future of Independent Retail
2025 was a pivotal year for CresLane. From major platform advancements and expanded partnerships to deeper support for retailers navigating evolving payment and compliance needs, this year marked a clear step forward in how we help independent grocers and specialty retailers operate more efficiently, securely, and profitably. Below, we’re recapping our biggest wins, key additions […]
Why Penny Rounding Matters And How CresLane Makes It Simple
Across the retail industry, ongoing penny shortages and the rising cost of coin production have created day-to-day challenges for stores, especially when handling cash transactions. While pennies may seem small, the operational inefficiencies around counting, storing, and stocking them can add up quickly. To help retailers keep lines moving, simplify cash management, and minimize the […]
POS Self-Checkout: What Grocers Need to Know
Today’s shoppers expect fast, frictionless interactions, and self-service checkout software gives them the autonomy they prefer. As stores attempt to keep pace with shifting preferences, checkout processes must deliver speed, flexibility, and convenience. Investing in an automated checkout system is no longer about following retail trends. Instead, it signals a visible commitment to respecting customers’ […]
CresLane Employee Spotlight: Meet Doug Nielsen
We’re thrilled to introduce one of the newest additions to the CresLane team, Douglas Nielsen. Doug will be working as an Account & Support Manager. Doug brings decades of hands-on grocery and retail industry experience, along with a strong passion for retail technology and customer success. Where are you from? I was born and raised […]
How Creslane Delivers Unmatched Customer Support for Grocers
When your grocery store POS system fails during peak hours, every minute costs money. Recent research shows retailers lose $855 per hour when POS systems go down at a single location, and relaunch can take nearly 5.5 hours. For small grocery stores operating on thin margins, this kind of downtime can eliminate weeks of profit. […]
Optimize Butcher Shop Operations with a Dedicated POS System
Running a butcher shop comes with unique operational challenges that general retail software often fails to address. Weight-based pricing, perishable inventory, and compliance requirements create complexity for even the most experienced shop owners. Errors in pricing or labeling cut into margins, and inefficient workflows slow checkout and frustrate customers. In a $215.76 billion U.S. meat […]
Employee Spotlight: Richard Bell – A New Addition to the CresLane Team
We are excited to welcome Richard Bell to the CresLane team! With over three decades of experience in the grocery and retail industries, Richard brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise that will help drive CresLane to new heights in the world of POS solutions. Read our employee spotlight below to learn more about Richard […]
10 Ways to Optimize Your Grocery Store with CresLane POS
Modern grocery stores need more than basic cash registers and inventory tracking. Today’s POS software transforms reactive management into proactive optimization, helping you anticipate challenges and capture revenue that basic systems miss. Whether you’re evaluating your first modern POS system for grocery or seeking to maximize your current technology investment, this retail system software guide […]
Exciting Announcement: CresLane Now Offers Support in Spanish!
At CresLane, we are always striving to enhance our customer experience and ensure that our solutions meet the needs of all grocers and retailers we serve. In response to the growing demand from our customer base, we are thrilled to announce that we now offer full customer support in Spanish! A Commitment to Our Diverse […]