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POS platforms typically ask retail, restaurant, hotel, pharmacy, and gas station businesses to choose: adopt the vendor's ERP, or bolt on a separate integration yourself. LS Central works differently. It integrates natively with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, and connects to SAP S/4HANA, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics through CentralConnect, LS Retail's own managed integration. Businesses keep the ERP and payment infrastructure they already run. On top of that, LS Central combines POS, inventory, pricing and promotions, loyalty, eCommerce, workforce management, analytics, and financial operations in one system, running in over 110,000 locations across 157 countries. The modular design means businesses adopt only the capabilities they need and extend over time, with global templates for consistent processes and local rules for taxation, pricing, and compliance. AI-enhanced capabilities add demand forecasting, inventory optimization, promotion tracking, and operational reporting, with data synced in real time.

SKU Science delivers a fast and intuitive solution for sales forecasting and performance tracking. Implement your demand planning process in as little as two days! Created by seasoned experts, it’s specifically designed for operations managers, S&OP managers, supply chain professionals, and demand planners. With 644 statistical combinations, the platform generates highly accurate and tailored sales forecasts at any level. For even greater precision, AI models can be trained on your unique dataset. Automatically calculated KPIs highlight the most critical items, helping you focus on what matters most for your supply chain and business success. The platform’s operational dashboards refresh every cycle, ensuring efficient activity monitoring and data-driven decision-making. Combining advanced capabilities with ease of use, SKU Science is trusted by clients across manufacturing, food and beverage, healthcare, retail, and e-commerce sectors.

RetailEdge is a simple-to-use and feature-rich point to sale (POS) and inventory software solution for retail businesses. RetailEdge is a product of High Meadow Business Solutions. It offers multi-location support, credit card processing, website integration and mobile POS. Gift card management capabilities are also included in the suite. The solution supports mobile and secure payments such as Apple Pay and EMV. It also integrates with multiple ecommerce platforms for efficient order processing, price updates, and gift card management capabilities. How are we different? 1. One time-fee for the software. 2. Hybrid software, with all local data, to ensure you have fast real-time access to all your data when the internet is down or, more often, slow. 2. Comes with an hour of free training with real people. This includes making sure your inventory is structured properly and familiarizing you with the many powerful tools that will help you grow your business. 3. Optional on-going support and updates, designed to affordably fit your business needs, not the other way around. Integrated credit card processing with the most modern features and developed to get you the lowest rates so that you save money.

Paladin Point of Sale is a comprehensive POS system built specifically to support the unique needs of independent retailers. It simplifies store operations by combining in-store sales, mobile point of sale, and a fully built online store into one unified platform. Designed for industries such as hardware, lumber, pharmacy, and retail, Paladin adapts to specialized inventory and workflow requirements. Integrated EDI capabilities connect retailers directly with national and regional distributors to improve ordering accuracy and efficiency. The platform includes managed cybersecurity services, ensuring systems and customer data remain protected. Paladin’s intuitive design makes it easy for store owners and staff to learn quickly. Dedicated account managers assist with setup and go-live, minimizing disruption. With no long-term contracts or hidden fees, Paladin offers flexibility and transparency. USA-based support is available 24/7, providing dependable assistance when it’s needed most. Backed by decades of experience, Paladin helps retailers run smarter, stay stocked, and grow confidently.

Wash-Dry-Fold POS is a laundromat POS system engineered by laundromat operators, built by the team running Liberty Laundry in Tulsa, Oklahoma. One platform runs wash-dry-fold, pickup and delivery, commercial accounts, and retail — every feature included, no long-term contract. Purpose-built for laundry operations rather than adapted from generic retail software: • Wash-dry-fold — order intake, weigh-in, pricing, and live status tracking • Pickup and delivery — customer accounts, scheduling, and recurring orders • Order tracking — a Kanban pipeline from drop-off to ready-for-pickup • Commercial accounts — B2B invoicing for hotels, gyms, and salons • Hardware integrations — Speed Queen / Alliance, Laundroworks, ESD, FasCard, LaundryCard machine-start and card systems • Attendant controls — role-based logins and guided task workflows • Theft prevention — audit reporting on voids, discounts, and cash variance • Repair tracking and analytics — maintenance logs plus revenue, labor, and machine-start data

Vibe Retail is a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) and retail operations system designed exclusively for businesses that sell physical products through one or multiple locations. Unlike most POS platforms that attempt to serve restaurants, hospitality, or service-based businesses, Vibe Retail focuses only on retail, allowing the platform to be engineered around real retail workflows rather than generalized use cases. The system centralizes inventory, sales, employee, customer, and supplier data into a single, mobile-friendly interface. Retailers can track inventory across stores and warehouses in real time, manage product variations such as size, color, and material, and maintain serialized inventory for traceability. Additional capabilities include barcode generation and scanning, purchase order creation, supplier receiving, delivery reconciliation, and real-time stock transfers between locations. On the transaction side, Vibe Retail supports multiple retail payment types, including credit and debit cards, cash, checks, gift cards, and EBT. Retail-specific workflows such as layaway, delivery fulfillment, loyalty programs, and branded receipts are built into the system. Mobile receipt printing and role-based staff permissions allow retailers to operate efficiently both at fixed checkout counters and on the sales floor. Vibe Retail integrates with ecommerce platforms such as Shopify and WooCommerce, synchronizing inventory, orders, and customer data across online and physical channels. Built-in analytics provide more than 40 real-time reports covering sales performance, inventory movement, employee activity, and operational metrics, helping retailers maintain visibility and control as they scale.

KORONA POS is a revolutionary point of sale software that can be used by retailers, ticketing, and event operators, as well as quick-service restaurants and cafes. Subscriptions include automatic updates, 24/7 customer support, and no fees or surcharges. Businesses can use KORONA POS to enhance their operations, increase efficiency, and gain insight. KORONA POS is the fastest-growing POS system in America. It offers a variety of features, including detailed reporting, inventory analysis and product performance, loyalty, promotions, and employee management. Get more information by scheduling a demo or setting up a trial without any commitment. Your dedicated account manager will guide you through every feature that your business will need to succeed.

ThriveSparrow, an employee experience platform for HR professionals, is a solution that focuses on the employee's perspective. ThriveSparrow aims to transform the workplace into a thriving eco-system where employee experience meets organization growth. What makes ThriveSparrow unique is its seamless integration of user experience, actionable insight, and holistic employee-engagement features. The engagement surveys module is at the core of ThriveSparrow. It offers a wide variety of customizable surveys including wellness and pulse surveys. These tools enable HR professionals to monitor employee engagement and satisfaction effectively. Kudos, its peer recognition module is more than just an employee recognition platform. It is an integrated system which correlates with performance metrics and offers a 360° view of each employee’s contributions. The heatmap of employee engagement scores and the actionable analytics dashboard are two other features that stand out.

Smart, efficient, anonymous People Counters & Analytics to the real world. Our solution allows for easy deployment, capture, analysis, and reporting of the number people who enter a physical place. Optionally, we can also capture and report occupancy in real time. We assist Retailers, Universities, Casinos, Places of Worship, Office Buildings, and other industries in analyzing and taking action on their people traffic trends. We offer a special package for retailers to measure performance on traffic, including conversion rate and service levels. Our direct integrations make it easy to combine POS data with staff data. The Retail Equation simulator lets users run simulations to improve sales. It can also be used as a learning tool to understand how traffic, staffing, conversion rates, and quality service relate.

EazyStock was created to simplify the purchasing and inventory planning for wholesale distributors. EazyStock, a cloud-based software, is available for a monthly subscription. Distributors have access to a powerful, user-friendly system that connects to ERPs for better demand forecasting and order buying recommendations. EazyStock makes it easy to extend your Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), so you can optimize inventory levels today and in the future.