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Aug 25, 2026

Cash Register vs POS System: Key Differences & Which to Choose

Key Takeaways A cash register is purpose-built for ringing up sales and printing receipts, while a POS system is a broader business platform with inventory, customer, and reporting tools. Upfront costs are typically lower for cash registers with no monthly...

Apr 28, 2026

Thelma & Louise on the Road: Brewing Better Cash Control with smarttill®

As part of our ongoing road trip series, we, Jef from Sales and Ian, Solutions Architect at apg® (a.k.a. Thelma & Louise), visit retailers across the country to uncover real-world challenges and share practical insights. Along the way, we explore how smarter...

Feb 19, 2026

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Episode 4 – Countdown to EuroShop: Coffee, Cables, and a smarttill in Action

In this new blog series, our very own Jef from Sales and Ian, our Solutions Architect, better known as Thelma & Louise, take you along on their retail road trips. They meet shop owners, managers, and cashiers, listen to challenges,...

Jan 29, 2026

On the Road with Thelma & Louise (ep. 3)

In this lighthearted blog series, our very own Jef from Sales and Ian, our Solutions Architect, better known as Thelma & Louise, take you along on their retail road trips. They meet shop owners, managers, and cashiers, listen to challenges,...

Jan 28, 2026

Key Takeaways From NRF 2026

NRF Big Show 2026: Practical Innovation Meets Real-World Retail NRF 2026 reinforced a clear message across the show floor: retail innovation is no longer theoretical. From AI-driven insights to smarter in-store operations, retailers are focused on solutions that deliver measurable...

Nov 20, 2025

On the Road with Thelma & Louise (ep. 2)

Oct 24, 2025

On the Road with Thelma & Louise

Jul 1, 2025

Growing Together at apg: Our Community Garden

At apg, we believe a great workplace grows from the ground up — and sometimes, that starts with a seed. Just outside our Minneapolis headquarters, employees are getting their hands dirty in the best way possible: tending to our thriving...

Jun 5, 2025

Why More Young People Are Turning to Cash and What This Means for Retailers

In an age dominated by digital wallets, contactless payments, and mobile banking, it might come as a surprise that more and more young people, particularly Gen Z, are managing their monthly expenses using cash. But it's happening, and the implications...

May 16, 2025

No cash – No chance

Power Outage in Spain and Portugal Highlights the Importance of Cash In April 2025, a massive power outage swept across Spain and Portugal, leaving millions stranded, unable to pay for essentials, access public transportation, or continue daily routines. Digital payment systems...