Blog + Thought Leadership on POS Trends

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Jun 25, 2026

Convenience Store POS Setup: Essential Hardware for Efficient Checkout

Key Takeaways A convenience store counter has to move a steady line of customers through fuel-adjacent purchases, small baskets, cash payments, card and contactless payments, restricted products, returns, safe drops, and end-of-shift reconciliation without slowing down the cashier. NACS reported...

Jun 25, 2026

Light Duty vs. Standard Duty vs. Heavy Duty Cash Drawers: A Comparison

Key Takeaways Light duty cash drawers fit lower volume counters such as kiosks, food trucks, pop-ups, and small shops. apg’s light duty models are tested to 500,000 cycles with a 1-year warranty. Standard duty cash drawers fit moderate-volume businesses such...

Jun 1, 2026

A Guide to Cash Loss Prevention

Key Takeaways Cash loss prevention is the mix of policies, training, cash-handling procedures, audits, and technology. It is used to reduce cash losses in retail and hospitality locations. It follows where banknotes and coins move through the business, including checkout,...

May 14, 2026

POS Peripherals: A Complete Guide to Their Types and Benefits

The Quick Rundown Point of sale (POS) peripherals are essential hardware components that expand the functionality of your core POS system, transforming a basic terminal into a comprehensive checkout solution. The global POS peripheral market has reached $12.5 billion this...

May 14, 2026

How to Balance a Cash Drawer Accurately Every Day

The Quick RundownSet a consistent starting cash float before each shift.Close out all POS transactions to generate your expected cash total.Count physical cash by denomination, starting with the largest bills.Compare your physical count to the POS report and note any...

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...

Mar 27, 2026

10 Must-Have Cash Drawer Accessories to Enhance POS Security

Cash drawers are a part of almost every point-of-sale (POS) system. They facilitate smooth transactions, proper cash register organization, and easy handling. However, dealing with cash comes with security concerns, including theft, robbery, tampering, and skimming. That’s why businesses are...

Mar 12, 2026

Cash Drawer Security Tips to Prevent Theft

Cash theft is one of the most common challenges businesses in retail spaces face. Most businesses still use cash transactions, which makes cash drawer security a major concern. Whether you are a small grocery store or a high-end retail store operating in multiple locations,...

Mar 5, 2026

What Is a Smart Cash Drawer and Why Does Your Retail Business Need One?

Running a retail business involves handling countless tasks on a daily basis, with cash management being one of the most important and risky ones. From human error while counting to security concerns, cash handling comes with several challenges. While traditional...

Mar 5, 2026

How to Use a POS System Effectively to Streamline Your Business Operations

Behind every smooth transaction and accurate inventory is a system that most business owners barely tap into. You’ve got the hardware set up, and transactions are processing, but chances are your POS system is capable of handling 10 times more...