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how to start a brewery
July 11, 2026 | 16 min read

How to Start a Brewery: What the Process Looks Like in 2026

Thinking about how to start a brewery? Here’s what it costs, which permits come first, what equipment to buy, and how to open without missing a step.

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Launching a Hot Food and Grab-and-Go Deli Program in Your Convenience Store
July 10, 2026 | 29 min read

Launching a Hot Food and Grab-and-Go Deli Program in Your Convenience Store

A step-by-step guide to adding hot food and grab-and-go deli to an independent convenience store — permits, equipment, food-safety rules, staffing, and margin math.

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Putting Your Bodega on DoorDash and Uber Eats: Third-Party Delivery Setup, Fees, and Margin Protection
July 9, 2026 | 27 min read

Putting Your Bodega on DoorDash and Uber Eats: Third-Party Delivery Setup, Fees, and Margin Protection

How independent bodegas get on DoorDash and Uber Eats — onboarding, commission fees, menu and pricing strategy, and protecting margin on third-party delivery orders.

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EBT-Compliant POS Systems vs. Non-Compliant Systems: What SNAP Retailers Need to Compare
July 8, 2026 | 27 min read

EBT-Compliant POS Systems vs. Non-Compliant Systems: What SNAP Retailers Need to Compare

Compare EBT-compliant POS systems against non-certified options on USDA requirements, FNS authorization, transaction reliability, and what non-compliance actually costs your store.

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10 In-Store Marketing Tools That Drive Repeat Business at Convenience Stores and Bodegas
July 7, 2026 | 26 min read

10 In-Store Marketing Tools That Drive Repeat Business at Convenience Stores and Bodegas

Ten proven in-store marketing tools for convenience stores and bodegas — from digital signage and loyalty rewards to receipt promotions and POS-triggered upsell prompts.

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successful marketing campaigns for a grocery store
July 5, 2026 | 15 min read

How to Run Successful Marketing Campaigns for a Grocery Store in 2026

Smart marketing campaigns for a grocery store start with the data already in your POS. Here is how independent grocers use promotions, loyalty, social, and signage to win shoppers back from the chains.

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Cover: Cashier using an NRS POS at an independent store, illustrating minimum wage by state for retailers. Inside: Store owner reviewing staff scheduling and labor costs on a tablet to manage rising minimum wage.
July 4, 2026 | 15 min read

Minimum Wage by State in 2026: A Retailer’s Guide

The minimum wage by state in 2026 runs from $7.25 to $17.95 an hour. Here is the full state list, what changed this year, and how independent retailers can keep margins healthy as rates climb.