Point of Sale Pondering - Kevin Antosh
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Offering no-cost advice, news, reviews and sales/support/service specific to point of sale systems for single and multi-location retail stores, restaurants, museums, thrift stores and non-profit organizations in the United States.
Point of Sale Pondering - Kevin Antosh
5d ago
Updated for 2025, a demo of the Cloud Retailer Liquor Store POS Profit System showing some of the key features in Cloud Retailer that allow liquor stores to increase profits and decrease expenses.
Chapters:
Introduction
POS Operations
Inventory
Reporting
Inventory Management
Security
Label Printing
Sales and Discounts
End of Day Reports
State Specific Features and Functions
Pricing
For more information: sales@cloudretailer.com, 888-267-7483, or https://www.cloudretailer.com/
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Point of Sale Pondering - Kevin Antosh
1w ago
While we do not yet know exactly what sort of effect tariffs may have on products sold in liquor stores. It is smart to plan ahead! Suggestions covered in this video include:
1. Looking at product KPI data to see if buying ahead makes sense
2. Using a target margin report to ensure that you are maximizing margins to off-set any margins that may be reduced by tariffs
3. Talking to your suppliers and wholesalers to see if a like product is available that is made in the United States
4. Implement a customer loyalty program (if allowed in your state) to keep loyal customers ..read more
Point of Sale Pondering - Kevin Antosh
1w ago
I have a free comparison guide showing why Clover POS does not work well in a liquor store. Please email me at kevinantosh@gmail.com for a free copy of the comparison guide ..read more
Point of Sale Pondering - Kevin Antosh
1w ago
I have a PDF comparison guide showing why Square POS does NOT work in a liquor store. Please email me at kevinantosh@gmail.com for a free copy of the comparison guide ..read more
Point of Sale Pondering - Kevin Antosh
1w ago
Liquor Stores: Why a liquor store switched from mPower POS to the Cloud Retailer Liquor Store Profit System:
I had the opportunity to meet onsite with this liquor store and would be happy to share more details regarding their reasons for switching (they tried Korona POS as well). You can reach me at 208-340-5632 or kevinantosh@gmail.com ..read more
Point of Sale Pondering - Kevin Antosh
1w ago
Liquor Stores: are you at the largest liquor store conference and trade show in the United States? The Texas Package Store Association Conference and Trade Show is TODAY! Pick up a free box cutter at booth # 949 and learn more about the Cloud Retailer Liquor Store Profit System!
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Point of Sale Pondering - Kevin Antosh
3w ago
If you are serious about having a profitable liquor store, then Square POS is not for you. Square POS lacks critical features, automations, and functions that liquor stores need to maximize profits and grow.
Want proof? This video dives in to some of the key liquor store specific features and functions that are missing in Square.
Is this an exciting video? No. Will this video help stop you from making an expensive mistake? Yes.
Email sales@cloudretailer.com or call 888-267-7483 for more details.
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Point of Sale Pondering - Kevin Antosh
3w ago
Nice list of the various state and national liquor store associations in the United States (non control states only). Looks like UBRA in Arkansas was missed tho...
If there are any other liquor store associations missing from the list, please contact me at kevinantosh@gmail.com ..read more
Point of Sale Pondering - Kevin Antosh
1M ago
As travel season wraps up for 2024, I noticed some things missing from the hundreds of retail stores and restaurants that I visited with in person over the last year.
In no specific order, some common sense advice specific to things that every retail store and restaurant owner should be doing to help increase profits:
Have a website
Have active social media accounts (Instagram and Facebook are the most popular)
RESPOND TO ALL REVIEWS (Yelp. Google, etc - respond with a positively worded reply to all reviews)
Be part of an industry association specific to your "niche" or vertical
Comply ..read more
Point of Sale Pondering - Kevin Antosh
1M ago
A liquor store specific news and blog site with news and tips for liquor store owners: https://cloudretailer.com/news ..read more