--- title: DUMAC Blog | General description: General | News and insights from point-of-sale industry leader, DUMAC Business Systems, Inc. --- - Customer Login - [RORC Partner Portal](https://dumac.my.site.com/RORCpartnerportal/s/) - [Contact](https://www.dumac.com/contact-us) How can we help? **Sales & Support: 315-463-1010 [![DUMAC-Logo-Final-4c-notag-1](https://blog.dumac.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DUMAC-Logo-Final-4c-notag-1.png?width=2000&height=293&name=DUMAC-Logo-Final-4c-notag-1.png "DUMAC-Logo-Final-4c-notag-1") ](https://www.dumac.com) x # Industry Insights for # **Grocery, Convenience & Fuel Retail** Practical content for grocery, convenience, and fuel operators focused on store owners, POS systems, customer experience, and retail technology. [![Retail employee using a touchscreen POS system to complete a transaction at a checkout counter](https://blog.dumac.com/hubfs/Cashier%20using%20RORC%20POS%20System%20(2).png) ](https://blog.dumac.com/what-is-a-pos-system-in-retail) ## [What Is a POS System in Retail?](https://blog.dumac.com/what-is-a-pos-system-in-retail) Posted by [DUMAC](https://blog.dumac.com/author/dumac) on Apr 29, 2026 9:33:39 AM Short Answer: What Is a POS System in Retail? A POS (point-of-sale) system in retail is the combination of hardware and software used to complete transactions and manage core store operations. It does more than process p... [ Read More → ](https://blog.dumac.com/what-is-a-pos-system-in-retail) [![](https://blog.dumac.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_657172483.jpeg) ](https://blog.dumac.com/holiday-marketing-strategies-to-boost-sales-for-independent-grocers-c-stores) ## [Holiday Marketing Strategies to Boost Sales for Independent Grocers & C-Stores](https://blog.dumac.com/holiday-marketing-strategies-to-boost-sales-for-independent-grocers-c-stores) Posted by [DUMAC](https://blog.dumac.com/author/dumac) on Nov 20, 2024 6:00:00 AM Marketing Strategies for Holiday Season Promotions: Boost Sales for Independent Grocers & C-Stores The holiday season presents unique opportunities for independent grocery stores, gas stations, and convenience stores... [ Read More → ](https://blog.dumac.com/holiday-marketing-strategies-to-boost-sales-for-independent-grocers-c-stores) [![](https://lh7-rt.googleusercontent.com/docsz/AD_4nXeT3hAfZF1Q10t7oCXbDU6JuPmJhZU-N8VGL1Ee_MfaeFg3vTUxqiQCGKvQGMEKVb4c_dSs_BHBZYpA09j4BpQ-36TqiTgPybD6uFe6495LKWMiFY8DBdPNWyGmC-sw5yPSM1ih-7a81s6ISwuR2Zl9jVk?key=R1goG-zmmi61rs02HIXK-KFx) ](https://blog.dumac.com/10-overlooked-elements-that-can-transform-customer-behavior) ## [10 Overlooked Elements That Can Transform Customer Behavior](https://blog.dumac.com/10-overlooked-elements-that-can-transform-customer-behavior) Posted by [DUMAC](https://blog.dumac.com/author/dumac) on Nov 13, 2024 6:30:00 AM When it comes to shaping customer behavior, grocery stores, convenience stores, and other businesses often focus on product and price—but small environmental elements can have a strong impact. [ Read More → ](https://blog.dumac.com/10-overlooked-elements-that-can-transform-customer-behavior) [![](https://blog.dumac.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_700400203.jpeg) ](https://blog.dumac.com/why-professional-services-are-essential-for-your-pos-system) ## [Why Professional Services are Essential for Your POS System](https://blog.dumac.com/why-professional-services-are-essential-for-your-pos-system) Posted by [DUMAC](https://blog.dumac.com/author/dumac) on Oct 22, 2024 12:00:00 AM Purchasing a Point of Sale (POS) system for your supermarket or convenience store is a significant investment. However, choosing the right hardware and software is just the beginning. How you set it up and the support yo... [ Read More → ](https://blog.dumac.com/why-professional-services-are-essential-for-your-pos-system) [![](https://blog.dumac.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_231817156.jpeg) ](https://blog.dumac.com/enhancing-security-responding-to-suspicious-behavior-at-self-checkout) ## [Enhancing Security: Responding to Suspicious Behavior at Self-Checkout](https://blog.dumac.com/enhancing-security-responding-to-suspicious-behavior-at-self-checkout) Posted by [DUMAC](https://blog.dumac.com/author/dumac) on May 20, 2024 7:45:00 AM In the dynamic realm of retail security, staying vigilant against potential risks at self-checkout terminals is paramount. As technology advances, so do the strategies employed by those with malicious intent. To fortify ... [ Read More → ](https://blog.dumac.com/enhancing-security-responding-to-suspicious-behavior-at-self-checkout) [![](https://blog.dumac.com/hubfs/AdobeStock_231817206.jpeg) ](https://blog.dumac.com/preventing-theft-identifying-red-flags-at-self-checkout) ## [Preventing Theft: Identifying Red Flags at Self-Checkout](https://blog.dumac.com/preventing-theft-identifying-red-flags-at-self-checkout) Posted by [DUMAC](https://blog.dumac.com/author/dumac) on May 14, 2024 8:00:00 AM In the dynamic landscape of retail, self-checkout systems have become integral to customer convenience and operational efficiency. However, with the convenience comes the need for security measures to prevent theft and f... [ Read More → ](https://blog.dumac.com/preventing-theft-identifying-red-flags-at-self-checkout) [![](https://blog.dumac.com/hubfs/DBS-SCO-Dashs-story.jpg) ](https://blog.dumac.com/self-service-technology-for-grocers) ## [How Self-Service Tech Offsets Labor Issues for Independent Grocers](https://blog.dumac.com/self-service-technology-for-grocers) Posted by [Howard McCarthy, CEO and President](https://blog.dumac.com/author/howard-mccarthy-ceo-and-president) on Aug 18, 2021 10:28:37 AM Unemployment remains high, but businesses are struggling to hire employees and even receive any applications. Labor issues continue to adversely impact almost every industry across America. As the country progressively r... [ Read More → ](https://blog.dumac.com/self-service-technology-for-grocers) [![One of the best ways to streamline your operations and increase your revenue is by investing in a reliable Point of Sale (POS) system.](https://blog.dumac.com/hubfs/DUMAC-NCR-Self-Serve-tech-3-1-.png) ](https://blog.dumac.com/ncr-self-servic-tech) ## [How Does Self-Service Technology Impact Customer Experience?](https://blog.dumac.com/ncr-self-servic-tech) Posted by [Howard McCarthy, CEO and President](https://blog.dumac.com/author/howard-mccarthy-ceo-and-president) on Apr 26, 2021 3:09:42 PM In today's fast-paced and tech-savvy world, businesses need to keep up with the latest advancements to stay competitive. Customers expect connected and personalized experiences throughout almost every interaction and esp... [ Read More → ](https://blog.dumac.com/ncr-self-servic-tech) [![](https://blog.dumac.com/hubfs/ThankyouEE.png) ](https://blog.dumac.com/thankyou-team-appreciation) ## [THANK YOU #TeamDUMAC](https://blog.dumac.com/thankyou-team-appreciation) Posted by [Howard McCarthy, CEO and President](https://blog.dumac.com/author/howard-mccarthy-ceo-and-president) on Mar 5, 2021 3:15:22 PM THANK YOU. To each and every employee who makes up #TeamDUMAC. THANK YOU for your hard work, your passion, integrity, your commitment, your resiliency. [ Read More → ](https://blog.dumac.com/thankyou-team-appreciation) [![grocery_fastlane](https://blog.dumac.com/hubfs/fastlane_featured_forweb.jpg) ](https://blog.dumac.com/is-self-checkout-critical-to-your-business) ## [Is Self-Checkout Critical to Your Business - Now More Than Ever?](https://blog.dumac.com/is-self-checkout-critical-to-your-business) Posted by [Howard McCarthy, CEO and President](https://blog.dumac.com/author/howard-mccarthy-ceo-and-president) on Aug 3, 2020 12:49:41 PM There was a point when technology and innovation were the only disruptors to the retail space. To say the COVID-19 Pandemic has been THE major disruptor to retail and the overall economy is likely the understatement of 2... 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