Insights shaping the future of commerce

As retailers and restaurants accelerate into a more digital, unified commerce future, one thing has become clear: outdated technology can no longer keep up. Rising labor costs, increasingly complex technology stacks, and customer expectations for seamless digital‑to‑store experiences have pushed retailers and restaurants toward more modern, resilient platforms.

This January, NRF 2026: Retail’s Big Show will bring the industry to New York City to explore what’s next. It’s where strategies sharpen, priorities shift and new possibilities emerge. Retailers, tech providers, analysts and innovators will gather at the Javits Center to discuss how the store continues to evolve as the center of the retail experience.

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In the ever-evolving world of hospitality, restaurant operators are constantly balancing the demands of efficiency, customer satisfaction, and team management. In a recent episode of Tech Talks with NCR Voyix, Lindsay Petrovic, CVP of Product Management, shares how NCR Voyix is helping restaurants shift their focus from time-consuming, low-value tasks to high-impact, guest-centric experiences.

One of the most compelling features of Aloha Smart Manager is its mobile-first design. As Ed explains, “The entire Aloha Smart Manager is available from your phone.” This shift is a game-changer for restaurant owners and managers who no longer need to be physically present in the back office to make critical decisions.

In a rapidly evolving landscape where technology and consumer expectations intersect, the restaurant industry stands at a pivotal crossroads. In a recent episode of Tech Talks with NCR Voyix, Kirstin Martin, VP of Product at NCR Voyix, shares her insights on how curiosity, innovation, and community engagement are reshaping the future of hospitality.

As inflation and supply chain issues cause prices to increase, consumers are coping by shifting their shopping habits. For many shoppers, bargain shopping is a clear solution because it allows them to save money without having to cut their purchasing significantly.

Groups often require lots of attention but surpassing their expectations and anticipating customer needs can net your restaurant goodwill and allow your servers to earn bigger tips. Most importantly, they can build customer loyalty, making your business their go-to for the next event. Here are three tips for creating group dining experiences that result in warm memories and better reviews.

As inflation, credit card fees and operational costs continue to rise, many restaurant owners are exploring new ways to protect their margins. One increasingly popular strategy is cash discounting: offering a lower price to customers who pay with cash instead of credit or debit cards.

Discover how Wai Kai lowered labor-to-sales 13% with Aloha OrderPay

Salad and Go offers a unique premise: a drive-thru salad restaurant with a mission of making fresh, nutritious food affordable and convenient for everyone. After a phase of rapid expansion, the leadership team at Salad and Go turned their attention to fine-tuning their operations.

Faced with store downtime as a result of POS hardware reliability issues, lines at the counter due to slow loyalty transaction speeds and the challenge of integrating new technologies with their legacy POS provider without excessive costs, Weigel’s sought a more flexible, resilient and future-proof POS infrastructure.

When dining rooms closed due to COVID-19, Fresco's needed a new online ordering system to make up sales–fast. NCR Voyix Aloha Online Ordering to the rescue.

When Allegiance needed customized, personalized eCommerce for their members, Freshop stepped in. And helped them experience double-digit growth 5+ years running.

In order to stay ahead of the competition and continue to serve its customers’ changing needs, the family-owned and operated convenience store chain, Mach 1, wanted to improve speed of service. They decided to create a fast self-service checkout option in their stores to address this need. NCR Voyix helped to turn this goal into a reality.

NCR Voyix helped Chipotle Europe deliver online and mobile ordering with local languages and currencies to serve up the same delicious experience, everywhere.

Texas Born Stores (TXB), a well-known chain of convenience stores, is recognized for its fresh food offerings and modern design that celebrates Texan values. To enhance the shopping experience for all their customers, TXB sought to provide diverse checkout options that cater to different customer preferences.

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