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Volunteers from NRS Cares, Jerusalem Lodge No. 26, and LUSOB serving meals at The Apostles’ House in Newark

NRS Cares, Jerusalem Lodge No. 26, and LUSOB at The Apostles’ House in Newark

The three organizations provided meals to shelter residents and neighbors in need on Oct. 21 at the Newark family shelter […]

Independent retailers networking at the NRS Networking Lunch at Rasoi 2 in Iselin, NJ

NRS Networking Lunch Draws a Full House of Independent Retailers in Iselin, NJ

Store owners joined NRS, Mandel Wholesale, Krauszer’s, Renascent Media, TV Asia, and El Especialito at Rasoi 2 for an afternoon […]

A store owner practices vendor management for convenience stores by checking a delivery against invoice data on an NRS POS.

Stop Overpaying Your Vendors: Vendor Management for Convenience Stores

Strong vendor management for convenience stores catches the delivery shortfalls, price creep, and invoice errors that quietly drain margin. Here is the back-door routine and the POS tools that keep vendors accurate.

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Retail Management vs POS Systems: What Independent Retailers Really Need

Retail management and POS systems are two halves of one job — checkout up front, back-office management behind it. This guide explains the difference, shows why enterprise systems are overkill for most independent stores, and helps you choose the right setup for a single shop or small chain.

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Time Management Skills Every Small Business Owner Needs in 2026

Time management skills for small business owners aren’t about working longer hours. They’re about setting clear goals, delegating the right tasks, and letting technology handle the repetitive work every week.

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POS System for Consignment Stores: Running Payouts, Inventory, and Compliance Without the Guesswork

Choosing a POS system for consignment stores means more than ringing up sales. It means tracking consignors, splitting payouts correctly, scheduling markdowns, and staying ahead of 1099 reporting rules in 2026.

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SNAP EBT Chip Cards: What Independent Retailers Need to Do at the Register

Eight states are issuing chip-enabled SNAP EBT cards. Here is what actually changes at an independent retailer’s register, what does not change, and the steps to take now.

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