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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.

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Age Verification and ID Scanning at the Tobacco Register: A Compliance Explainer
July 3, 2026 | 28 min read

Age Verification and ID Scanning at the Tobacco Register: A Compliance Explainer

A compliance-focused explainer on age verification and ID scanning at the tobacco register — covering federal rules, state laws, POS automation, and what happens during an audit.

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How to Build a Small Grocery Store Business Plan That Attracts Lenders
July 2, 2026 | 27 min read

How to Build a Small Grocery Store Business Plan That Attracts Lenders

Step-by-step guidance on writing a small grocery store business plan lenders will fund — including financial projections, EBT authorization strategy, and POS technology costs.

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9 Retail Licensing and Permit Requirements Convenience Store Owners Frequently Overlook
July 1, 2026 | 27 min read

9 Retail Licensing and Permit Requirements Convenience Store Owners Frequently Overlook

Nine commonly missed licensing and permit requirements for convenience store owners — from state tobacco retailer licenses to food handler certifications and EBT authorization.

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Credit Card Processing for Independent Retailers: A Practical Owner's Comparison
June 30, 2026 | 27 min read

Credit Card Processing for Independent Retailers: A Practical Owner’s Comparison

Compare credit card processing options for independent retailers — flat-rate, interchange-plus, and integrated POS processing — so you can choose the lowest-cost, compliance-ready solution.

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NRS and Renascent Media networking event bringing together over 100 retail business owners and industry professionals
June 29, 2026 | 3 min read

NRS & Renascent Media Bring 100+ Retailers Together for Networking Night

More than 100 retailers, entrepreneurs, and business owners gathered in Ford, NJ, for the Retailer Networking Event hosted by NRS and Renascent Media — an evening of connection, shared ideas, and community across the independent retail world.

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EBT sign on a door at a convenience store
June 26, 2026 | 10 min read

Federal Judge Blocks SNAP Purchase Restrictions in Five States: What It Means for Your Store

A court vacated SNAP purchase restrictions in five states, making soda and candy EBT-eligible again there while 18 other states keep their bans. Here is what it means for your store.