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NCR CounterPoint Screenshot

NCR CounterPoint

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CounterPoint retail POS streamlines your convenience store operations, manages your inventory, tracks of your customers, improves your purchasing decisions, manages your vendors, lowers your costs, and increases your bottom line…
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Windows
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Cloud or On-Premises
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Skulocity for Retail

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Skulocity’s cloud-based POS has management tools for financials, purchasing process, customer relationship management, customer rewards, wireless inventory receiving, inventory replenishment and more…
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$149/month
Client OS
Web, Android
Deployment
Cloud Hosted
ACCEO Logivision Screenshot
ACCEO Logivision POS software is a point of sale system designed specifically for retailers seeking high speed transaction entry and secure data recording, like at convenience stores. L-BOSS and L-POS are sub-products of the ACCEO Logivision Suite…
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$2,000 (perpetual license)
Client OS
Windows
Deployment
On-Premises
Store Dynamics Retail POS Screenshot

Store Dynamics Retail POS

Store Dynamics Retail POS software is a complete turnkey retail solution designed for convenience store retailers. Installed on the leading POS hardware, try the most robust, reliable and proven POS solution on the marketplace today…
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Deployment
On-Premises
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eHopper

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eHopper is an intuitive and easy-to-use cloud-based POS system developed for convenience store management, offering features and solutions to drive efficiency, cut operating costs and increase transparency…
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$50/user/month
Client OS
Web, Android
Deployment
Cloud Hosted
KORONA Screenshot

KORONA

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KORONA provides cloud POS software for convenience stores, retailers, QSRs, and ticketing operations. The user-friendly software offers custom features for specific verticals, to create an all-in-one system for small to enterprise level businesses…
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$49/month
Client OS
Mac, Windows, Linux
Deployment
Cloud Hosted
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ShopKeep

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ShopKeep has been helping business owners thrive since 2008. In 2020, the software was joined by Lightspeed and became ShopKeep by Lightspeed . Now ShopKeep has more resources and the ability to accelerate product innovation. ShopKeep POS isn’t going…
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$99/month
Client OS
Web
Deployment
Cloud Hosted
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Catapult

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Catapult, ECR’s powerful store automation system, is a Point-of-Sale (POS) and inventory management solution for a variety of retail environments: convenience stores, grocery stores, liquor stores, and general retail…
Client OS
Windows
Deployment
Cloud Hosted
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CAP Retail by POS Nation

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CAP Retail by POS Nation streamlines your small or medium-sized convenience stores with a turnkey solution so you have the hardware, software, and payment processing needed to improve checkout, create happier customers, and grow your business…
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$99/month
Client OS
Windows
Deployment
On-Premises
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Harbortouch POS

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Harbortouch POS provides software, hardware, and integrated merchant services for convenience stores of all sizes with no upfront costs. Harbortouch’s module-based software allows you to hide or show the features you want to use…
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$29/month
Client OS
Windows
Deployment
On-Premises
DCR Retail POS Screenshot

DCR Retail POS

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DCR Retail POS is perfect for general and specialty retailers including liquor and wine merchants, convenience stores, and more. DCR provides 24/7 service and support from professional trainers to make sure you get the most out of your POS…
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Deployment
On-Premises
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Teamwork Commerce

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Teamwork Commerce is a mobile POS with a small footprint, running exclusively on Apple iOS products. Create an entire convenience store POS system with nothing more than an iPad and internet connection…
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$1,600/month
Client OS
iOS
Deployment
Cloud Hosted
ACID Point Of Sale Screenshot
ACID point of sale hardware and software is intuitive, easy to use, fast, and reliable, perfect for use at convenience stores and other small businesses. ACID POS is an industry leader when it comes to cloud-based retail point of sale…
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Starting Price
$465/store/month
Client OS
Windows, Mac, Linux, iOS, Android, Web
Deployment
Cloud or On-Premises
CIS Point of Sale Screenshot

CIS Point of Sale

CIS Point of Sale software offers all the necessary features necessary for managing your store better. This software includes mobile registers, loyalty programs, and barcoding features…
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Starting Price
$75/user/month
Client OS
Web, Windows
Deployment
Cloud or On-Premises
iRely Convenience Store Accounting Screenshot

iRely Convenience Store Accounting

iRely C-Store offers a complete, multi-store POS solution for the convenience store industry. This product gives store owners and operators the ability to automate pricing and inventory tracking, as well as make better merchandising decisions…
Client OS
Windows
Deployment
Cloud or On-Premises
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Square

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Square provides online businesses and brick and mortar stores with a payment processing and POS system. The Square card readers allow you to swipe credit cards on the go. Square allows you to set up merchant services, accept payments, complete online…
Client OS
Web
Deployment
Cloud Hosted
Clover POS Screenshot
Clover POS is a point of sale that can run on any mobile device or tablet. Clover has their own brand of hardware and offers bundles on their systems alongside the Clover POS software, including tablets, credit card scanners, and more. Clover offers their…
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$9.95/month
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Web, iOS, Android
Deployment
Cloud Hosted
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AccuPOS

AccuPOS Retail, the Point Of Sale for QuickBooks, Peachtree® and BusinessWorks® by Attitude POSitive is a Windows based Point Of Sale solution that is transforming how a Retailer uses Accounting. AccuPOS Retail was designed in VC++ specifically for use…
Client OS
Windows
Deployment
Cloud or On-Premises
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Epos Now

Epos Now is a complete POS solution providing a complete POS hardware system and POS software for the retail and hospitality industries. The software can be used as a standalone or connected to hundreds of applications, payment systems, online ordering…
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Starting Price
$39/month
Client OS
Web, iOS, Android
Deployment
Cloud Hosted
Revel POS Screenshot

Revel POS

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Check out Revel’s iPad POS Products to learn more about each point of sale product. With every POS software package built specifically for that business type, and built to scale, Revel is sure to have the software package that is right for your business…
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Mac
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Cloud Hosted

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Convenience Store POS Systems Buyer’s Guide

What is a Convenience Store POS System?

Convenience store point of sale systems help small business owners manage store operations with features like payment processing, inventory management, and reporting. Any retail POS system should streamline your back office operations, allowing you to issue refunds, conduct inventory control, and even handle customer relationship management (CRM).

Many convenience store owners require retail point of sale systems which blend the operational requirements of liquor stores and grocery stores. For instance, you'll need to have age verification functionality at checkout for restricted alcohol, tobacco, and lottery ticket sales. POS software makes it easier to streamline these disparate business processes into a single user-friendly solution. And c-stores with gas stations need to consider solutions with specialized add-ons like integrated pump control and pay-at-the-pump functionality.

Features of Convenience Store POS Systems

Popular features usually included in c-store point of sale systems include:

  • Payment processing
  • Inventory management
  • Customer relationship management
  • Employee management
  • Reporting and analytics

Payment Processing

Convenience store POS systems allow you to process payments from any method including check, credit cards, EBT, and gift cards. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) encourages businesses to integrate POS solutions with EMV chip card readers to reduce fraud risk. If your card reader is not EMV compliant, it'll be your store that loses money for fraudulent transactions, not the bank or financial institution. Newer convenience store point of sale software will allow EMV transactions.

When choosing the right solution, keep in mind the POS hardware requirements vendors might have. Most solutions integrate with existing hardware while a few vendors will require purchasing their hardware. POS hardware to consider to assist with collecting payments include credit card terminals and cash drawers.

Customer purchase in ShopKeep
Customer purchase and the corresponding payment process in ShopKeep.

Inventory Management

POS systems automatically update your inventory counts when an item is sold. When your inventory starts running low, the system will notify you to reorder more. The system can also automatically create purchase orders when inventory levels reach a certain threshold.

Some POS software vendors sell handheld barcode scanners and label printers to assist with inventory tracking and finding price information.

PO receiving in eHopper
Example of the purchase order receiving process in eHopper.

Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

A convenience store point of sale system will assure customers are the right age for restricted purchases like alcohol, tobacco, or lottery tickets. The software will automatically prompt you to scan an ID or enter a date of birth to prevent minors from buying these items. POS systems can be localized to ensure you're meeting local and state laws for restricted item sales. The solution will automatically deny sales of restricted items by time or day of the week depending on local regulations.

Convenience store POS systems also integrate with loyalty programs to incentivize customers to keep coming back. Customer loyalty programs can be customized to offer free items or a discount on products with a set number of purchases. Information from the loyalty program is kept within a database to store contact information, email addresses, and purchase history for targeted marketing campaigns. And there are ways to provide customer support when necessary.

Employee Management

The best convenience store POS systems assist with staff management. Time tracking functionality allows employees to clock in and out, ensuring they're at work on-time and not skipping shifts. The system will also allow you to look into an employee's performance and compare sales data with money in the cash register to prevent theft. User permissions can be set so only certain employees like store managers can void items or authorize discounts.

Reporting

Reporting functionality in convenience store POS systems provide real-time sales reports to help you evaluate your revenue to make better business decisions and improve your profit margins. For example, being able to see what items are bringing in the most ROI can help you plan the store layout. You can then place top-performing products in eye-catching spots to increase impulse buys.

Dashboard in KORONA
The dashboard in KORONA provides information on daily revenue, top selling products, number of customers, top performing cashiers, recently modified inventory items, and more.

Gas Station POS Systems

Convenience stores with gas stations need a point of sale solution with fuel management capabilities to monitor contactless sales, control pump operations and automatically adjust pricing as gas prices fluctuate.

First, gas station POS systems let customers pay at the pump with debit or credit cards with a card reader or opt to pay inside. A receipt printer integrated with the POS system will allow customers to get their receipt right at the pump, entirely contactless. Customers can also pay for additional items alongside their fuel at the cash register.

POS solutions tailored to gas stations allow you to control the fuel pump from the system. When customers prepay for a certain amount of gas, the pump will automatically shut off when it reaches the preset limit. In case of emergency, the pump can be shut off remotely through the POS system. Your POS software will also automatically shut the pump off when tank gauge readings reach a certain level to prevent customers from overfilling their vehicles.

Finally, it's no secret gas prices fluctuate regularly. An automated POS system will make it easy to update prices for all fuel types across multi-store locations. Customizable prices can be scheduled to change at a particular time of day or day of the week to better protect your bottom line.

Convenience Store POS System Pricing

Convenience store POS software pricing varies depending on several factors, mostly total users, integration options, and implementation preferences. Some c-stores need a complete system of both software and hardware. Monthly fees for SaaS plans begin at $29 per month while others are up to $1,600 per month. One-time perpetual license fees average about $2,000 which includes ongoing support.

Mobile apps for smartphones and tablets might be included with the cost or for an additional fee. For example, being able to swipe credit cards with an Apple iPad or Android device can expedite checkout processes during busy times. Some software can also integrate with popular accounting solutions such as QuickBooks.