Customers are increasingly turning to gift cards and prepaid cards. The global gift card market is expected to reach $2.1 billion by 2030, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.3% from 2022 to 2030, according to Next Move Strategy Consulting. Still, the recent “Gift Solutions: 20th Annual Prepaid Consumer Insights Survey” by…
Thermal Receipt Printers
Epson has announced its new m-Series OmniLink TM-m30III and TM-m30III-H thermal receipt printers, which are available through Epson Authorized Partners. Sleek and modern, the m-Series printers are designed for enhanced connectivity and reliable performance in a compact enclosure for low volume retail and hospitality environments. The OmniLink TM-m30III and TM-m30III-H printers’ compact size is ideal […]
Laminated Packaging for Cold Temperature Conditions
ProAmpac offers patent pending high-performance laminated films including the ProActive Recyclable R-2000F. This polyethylene-based laminated structure is designed for excellent performance in cold temperature conditions. Compared to standard surface printed films, its enhanced stiffness and scuff-resistance offers outstanding display characteristics in the freezer case, boosting brand differentiation while supporting sustainable messaging. Ideal for running on […]
USPS Progresses Toward Electrification
The United States Postal Service (USPS) moved forward with awarded contracts for 9,250 commercially available left-hand drive (LHD) battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and initial orders for more than 14,000 charging stations to be deployed at Postal Service facilities. These awards are consistent with the vehicle electrification strategy announced by USPS in December 2022, accompanied by…
ADD Systems Hits 50th Anniversary Milestone
ADD Systems (Advanced Digital Data Inc.) has announced its 50th anniversary. In 1973, ADD Systems strived to improve the way energy distributors operate. Today, ADD Systems is happy to carry on that same goal to the energy distribution, HVAC and c-store industries. “The 50-year anniversary of ADD Systems is a major milestone. This would not…
Refuel Relaunches Mobile App
Refuel has relaunched its mobile app with an enhanced digital customer experience and new capabilities for charitable initiatives. Refuel released its new app in the fourth quarter of 2022, receiving over 100,000 loyalty sign-ups in just four months. Keeping in line with Refuel’s dedication to social responsibility in its communities, members can spend 1,000 reward…
Text-to-Photo AI Tool
SWIPEBY launched a tool that enables restaurants to generate realistic images based on menu item descriptions and headlines. Called SWIPEBY Snapshot, it incorporates Open AI (artificial intelligence) and Stability AI text-to-photo models and technology to help restaurants make online menus more user-friendly and increase ordering rates in just seconds. SWIPEBY developed Snapshot to help clients […]
NRS Debuts Three New Features for Retailers
National Retail Solutions (NRS) announced the launch of three new features available to existing and new customers. Find My Biz with add-on service Manage My Reviews and the NRS Loyalty Program are all designed to help small retailers better be found online, improve their reviews and retain customers. Find My Biz helps small businesses and…
Mobile Warehouse Management Tool
Advanced Digital Data Inc. (ADD Systems) introduced ADD Energy Assist, ADD Systems’ new mobile warehouse management tool that makes inventory audits for lubricants, service parts and other warehouse items more efficient than ever. ADD Energy Assist facilitates inventory audits through barcode scanning and an automatic interface with ADD Energy E3 and ADD Energy E360 back-office […]
PDI Technologies Acquires Blue Cow Software
PDI Technologies has acquired Blue Cow Software LLC, a fuel oil and propane management software business. With this acquisition, Blue Cow Software will divest from Repay Holdings Corp., a provider of vertically integrated payment solutions. Blue Cow Software has built a proven solution that aligns with the overall growth strategy at PDI Technologies. Based in…