CresLane Brings Smart Cart Innovation to Retailers Through New Integration with A2Z Cust2Mate
We’re thrilled to announce a strategic partnership and integration between CresLane and A2Z Cust2Mate (Nasdaq: AZ) , bringing cutting-edge smart cart technology to independent retailers and grocers on the CresLane platform. CresLane is a trusted provider of comprehensive Point of Sale (POS) and retail management solutions built by grocers for grocers. With decades of industry […]
Preventing POS System Downtime: Best Practices for Grocery Stores
A checkout lane goes dark during Saturday’s rush. Customers abandon full carts. Cashiers stand idle while managers scramble to reboot terminals. Every minute of point-of-sale (POS) system downtime costs more than the transaction revenue lost. It erodes customer trust and strains operations. For small grocery stores operating on thin margins, system reliability is non-negotiable. Yet […]
CresLane to Exhibit at the 2026 National Grocers Association (NGA) Show
CresLane will once again be exhibiting its retail POS solutions at the National Grocers Association (NGA) Show, the largest annual gathering of independent grocers in the industry. CresLane will be attending the 2026 NGA Show February 1–3 at the MGM Grand Conference Center in Las Vegas, where attendees can visit us at Booth #2223. This […]
5 Ways Your Grocery Store Can Cut Costs with the Right POS System
Rising labor costs, shrinking margins, and volatile supply chains force grocery operators—whether you run an Asian market, manage a specialty butcher shop, or own an independent grocery store—to scrutinize every dollar. Yet many stores overlook one of the most powerful levers for reducing grocery operating costs: their POS system. A modern grocery POS system does […]
Why Integrated Payment Processing Matters for Grocers
Checkout friction costs grocers more than lost sales. It costs customer loyalty. Grocery shopping has rapidly shifted toward digital, mobile, and contactless experiences, yet many independent grocers still rely on payment systems that operate separately from inventory, loyalty, and analytics platforms. These disconnects create manual workarounds that slow operations, introduce costly errors, and frustrate customers […]
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 […]