Retail has never stood still, but 2026 marks a clear turning point. Shoppers are more informed, more selective and more demanding than ever before. They expect experiences that feel personal, seamless and aligned with their values, whether they’re browsing online, walking into a store or chatting with an AI shopping assistant. At the same time,…
The Jack Knife drink recipe has just two ingredients: Jack Daniels whiskey and Baileys Irish Cream. It’s almost like having a whiskey with cream and sugar. This is a pretty powerful drink, containing no mixers – just straight alcohol. It’s not too sweet, and yet it’s far from straight whiskey. It’s reminiscent of a Warm…
When’s the last time you compared the inventory records from your point of sale system to the counted inventory levels in your stores? As every retailer unfortunately knows, inventory records and the results of an inventory count rarely match. While you always hope the discrepancy isn’t too large, you do need to reconcile inventory records…
The Western Sling cocktail is an easy-going fruity drink featuring three ounces pineapple juice – and most of an ounce of simple syrup, too. But it’s not as sweet as it sounds, because there’s also lemon juice and gin. It’s a variation on the Singapore Sling, and like the Singapore, the alcohol in it can…
When you run a business, one of the most important decisions you’ll make is how to accept payments from your customers, and with payment technology constantly evolving, it’s crucial to keep ahead of the trends. Two popular options are credit card machines and mobile payment solutions. While they both let you process card payments, they…
Every transaction captures specific details about inventory levels, customer preferences and staff performance. POS data is the foundation for strategic growth rather than just a simple digital receipt. POS data analysis turns raw numbers into actionable insights for multi-location operations. You spot trends early and optimize stock levels across all channels without the guesswork. We…
Inventory management is the backbone of efficient operations and profitability. The way you track stock affects accuracy, speed and even costs, and that’s on top of keeping shelves full. For growing businesses juggling complex workflows, the right tools make all the difference. Barcodes and RFID are two leading technologies for inventory control. Each has its…
ABOUT THE AUTHOR Andrea McHugh Andrea McHugh is a New England-based food, wine and spirits, and travel writer. Her byline can be found in US News, Insider, Parade Magazine, the Boston Globe, Yankee Magazine, Classic Boat, Travel Awaits, TripSavvy, the Hartford Courant and numerous national and international publications. She’s traveled to destinations far and wide,…
You know what tastes a lot better than you probably think? Hot cranberry juice. The Heated Cape Cod just adds vodka to that concoction, and the result is a tart, sweet, warm drink with a kick. It’s the Cape Cod drink recipe, revamped for cold winter nights. Pin Enjoy a Heated Cape Cod the next…
HiFi at the Finn is one of the many Houston bars utilizing zero-proof spirits to bring mocktails to their menus. It’s that time of year when many Houstonians are working hard to stick to their 2026 resolutions. A big one people often start the year with: Dry January. The wellness trend challenges people to go…
