Since 1970 Earth Day has been a global celebration with this year marking the 50th year of the holiday. The day centers on efforts of people across the world to promote environmental concerns and conversation efforts. Since 1990 the holiday has been recognized globally and today over 190 countries around the world partake in festivities…
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Note: The following was written before the recent COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing efforts became the current challenge that they are. Now more than ever, we are proud to highlight the essential independent grocers that help to keep us all fed and healthy while putting themselves at risk. We also thank those IT professionals, our…
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The role of the pharmacist is integral in our communities now more than ever with the pandemic and new strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) putting pressure on retail pharmacies. Not only are pharmacies the hub for developing information regarding the outbreak, but many are leaning on them as a source of comfort and reliability during this…
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2020 brings new opportunities and challenges to everyone, especially POS value-added resellers (VARs) working to grow their businesses within software technology verticals. Of course, increasing profitability is a top concern, and there are many ways to do that, such as: Increasing prices Decreasing overhead expenses Selling more products Growing their customer base But the real…
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The Auto-Star team was excited to exhibit at the annual National Grocers Association (NGA) Show 2020 in San Diego this past week. This is the place to be for independent grocers across the U.S. that want to take advantage of top-notch education, great networking and an opportunity to see the latest from leading industry suppliers.…
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SAN DIEGO, CA – With the October 1st, 2020 deadline to implement electronic benefit transfer (EBT) for WIC (eWIC) fast approaching, many independent grocers are scrambling to make this transition. Auto-Star Compusystems Inc., a leading developer of point of sale software for supermarket retailers, announced today an integration with the Star-Plus POS and eWIC program.…
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Customers are more health-conscious than ever before, and health food stores are facing a lot of opportunity, as well as a lot of competition. Health stores have been experiencing a surge in popularity, which is beneficial to these retailers, as long as they have the tools in place to handle the increased foot traffic, as…
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Are you still accepting WIC checks? Are you using a stand-beside WIC terminal in your store? Independent grocers have known for almost 10 years of the federal mandate that all states must implement electronic benefit transfer (EBT) for WIC program benefits by October 1st, 2020, and many states are scrambling to make that deadline. In…
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