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It’s a tough time to be a small, independent grocer. 

Between high inflation, rising supplier costs, and supply chain disruptions, small grocery stores need to find ways to streamline operations, improve profit margins, and keep customers happy.

One often-overlooked solution is hiding in plain sight: your point of sale (POS) system.

Grocery stores use their POS system every day to check on inventory and ring up customers, but many store owners and managers aren’t fully taking advantage of everything a modern POS system has to offer.

Are you getting the most out of your grocery store system? Here’s what we’ll dive into:

Key Takeaways

1. Why the right POS system matters for your bottom line
2. Top 6 grocery store POS providers of 2025
3. Tips for evaluating a POS provider
   
   

Let’s help you make the right choice for your store.

Why Choosing the Right Grocery Store POS System Matters

Technology is helping grocery stores be more efficient and provide the seamless shopping experiences customers expect. 

Unfortunately, many stores are still relying on aging tech or a patchwork of systems that may not connect with each other. This makes it much harder for store owners and managers to get a holistic view of store performance. 

Modern POS systems are capable of simplifying every aspect of grocery store operations in one place, from stocking and inventory management to customer loyalty and payment processing.

Here are some must-have features to look for in a grocery store POS system:

• Inventory management: Receive and log new inventory, track inventory levels in real time, identify sources of shrink, and streamline supplier management.
• Customer loyalty: Connect with customers and incentivize upsells and repeat business with built-in customer loyalty and rewards programs.
• Employee management: Make it easy for employees to clock in and out, track employee performance, and manage employee access to sensitive systems and information.
• Flexible payments: Accept popular payment methods like credit cards, debit cards,  contactless payments, and EBT.
• Reports and analytics: Dive into your sales data to better understand your customers, pinpoint seasonal trends, optimize pricing, and understand your store’s performance.
• Label printing and scanning: Integrate with deli and self-checkout scales for quick pricing and weighing, or print customer barcodes for unique product bundles and offers.

The right POS system helps you keep customers happy, stay on top of what's on your shelves, and make more money. 

But with so many options out there, what’s the right system for your grocery store? 

6 Top Grocery Store Management Systems in 2025

Choosing a single “best” system that fits every grocery store’s needs is almost impossible. The best solution for your business will depend on the size of your store, the challenges you face, and your goals.

To help you narrow things down, here are our top six choices for grocery store POS systems in 2025.

1. IT Retail

IT Retail has decades of experience building POS systems specifically for grocery stores and supermarkets. Our solution includes many industry-specific features designed to help single or multi-location grocery stores improve the customer experience and stay competitive both in-store and online.

Standout Features

• Useful reports: IT Retail comes with various grocery-focused reports for a quick, but detailed, glance at your store’s performance, bestsellers, historical sales data, and more.
• Advanced inventory management: Get an accurate, real-time view of your stock, set up low stock alerts, and identify shrinkage sources.
• Quick scanning and weighing: Our scanners can scan and weigh items quicker than many competitors, saving time and improving accuracy at checkout.
• Customizable customer loyalty: We make it easy to set up customer rewards programs so shoppers can earn points and redeem them for specific dollar amounts, percentages off a transaction, or more.

Pricing

We offer several flexible pricing tiers based on your needs. Use our pricing configurator tool to get a custom quote.

Customer Reviews

IT Retail currently has 4.6 stars on Trustpilot, with many highlighting the helpful customer support and user-friendly, grocer-specific functionality.

2. National Retail Solutions (NRS)

NRS offers grocers a no-nonsense solution that is easy to set up and get going. While they lack some of the advanced and industry-specific features of others on this list, they have some unique marketing features and integrations that may appeal to some stores.

Standout Features

• Powerful marketing features: NRS comes with the BOSS Club Coupon Program, which creates a consolidated customer profile across all NRS merchants. This allows you to target customers with tailored offers. 
• eWIC support: NRS comes with built-in support for eWIC (Electronic Women, Infants, and Children) payments.
• QuickBooks integration: NRS integrates directly with QuickBooks, making it easy for stores that heavily rely on it already.

Pricing

NRS’ Pro Plan starts at $49.95/month or $29.95/month if you choose to use NRS PAY (their in-house, fixed-rate merchant services).

Customer Reviews

NRS currently has 4.6 stars on Trustpilot, with many users complimenting the tech support and ease of use.

3. ECRS (CATAPULT POS)

ECRS is the maker of the CATAPULT point of sale system, which specializes in creating a scalable, unified platform for grocers of all sizes. ECRS boasts many automated systems and advanced reports, making it a great fit for large-scale operations that need ways to streamline their processes.

Standout Features

• Automated inventory management: ECRS includes various automated tools, such as its Order Assist module, which suggests order quantities and creates a purchase order based on sales data and forecasts.

• Flexible & biometric payments: CATAPULT POS natively supports various payment methods, including fingerprint scanners. 
• Extensive employee management: ECRS provides robust employee tracking and management features that help you conduct employee audits, track productivity, and monitor labor costs across various locations.

Pricing

ECRS creates custom quotes for their customers, which you can request on their website.

Customer Reviews

Currently, ECRS does not list any reviews on Trustpilot but has a 4.1 rating on Google with 24 reviews.

4. Markt POS

Markt POS (spelled without the E) is a system specifically built for organic grocers, butchers, and other specialty food retailers. Markt provides many of the industry-specific features and hardware of larger competitors without the high price tag.

Standout Features

• Cloud-based system: Markt POS is cloud-based, meaning you don’t have to worry about maintaining on-site systems or shutting down if you go offline.

• Sophisticated inventory management: Markt POS includes flexible inventory options, such as custom barcodes, low stock alerts, and streamlined purchase orders.
• Efficient self-checkout: Markt empowers employees with advanced self-checkout features, such as the ability to manage up to six self-checkout lines, built-in security features, and more.

Pricing

Markt POS offers several pricing plans based on your business size and hardware needs.

Customer Reviews

Markt POS is not currently listed on Trustpilot but has a 5-star rating on Google with 51 reviews.

5. Square POS

Square POS is one of the most prominent players in retail POS systems, serving many retail industries. Square is very easy to set up and use and while many advanced features require an add-on, it gives new grocery store owners the flexibility to add what they need as they grow.

Standout Features

• Customizable interface: Speed up checkout by customizing the interface of your POS terminals so your most commonly used functions are easy to access.
• Modular system: Square is very flexible, allowing you to add just as many devices and features as you need. This makes adding functions to your POS system easy as you grow.
• Extensive e-commerce support: Square is an ideal choice for stores looking to sell online, with extensive e-commerce support through Square Online.

Pricing

Square’s most popular retail plan is $89/month per location. 

Customer Reviews

Square US has 4.3 stars on Trustpilot, with many users citing the ease of use and setup in their reviews.

6. Lightspeed POS

Based in Canada, Lightspeed POS is a well-established solution for businesses across industries. Offering enterprise-scale support and sophisticated features, Lightspeed POS is best for quickly growing grocers with multiple locations across the country.

Standout Features

1. Detailed custom reports: Lightspeed Insights allows you to build reports to dive into store performance across all of your locations.

1. Automated marketing: Lightspeed gives you many ways to efficiently reach customers where they are, including automatic customer segmentation, pre-built templates, birthday rewards, and more.
2. Extensive e-commerce support: If you’re looking to take your grocery business online, Lightspeed offers a centralized place to sell on a website, social media, and more. 

Pricing

Lightspeed’s Core plan starts at $149/month with optional add-ons for additional registers and hardware.

Customer Reviews

Lightspeed POS currently has a 4.3 star rating on Trustpilot. Many users like the powerful and intuitive features, but some warn that you must use Lightspeed products to get the most out of the system.

How To Choose a Grocery Store POS Provider

Now that you know what providers are out there, how do you narrow down your list?

1. Make a list: If you’re looking for a grocery store POS system, there’s probably a specific reason why. Make a list of your current needs, challenges, and goals to keep them in mind as you assess each provider.
2. Schedule a demo: The best way to see if a system is right for you is to see it in action — but come prepared. If you have specific questions or challenges, make sure the tech can show you how they will be solved.
3. Price point and features: Some low-cost systems seem appealing at first, but you may find they’re missing features you need to operate effectively. Similarly, a high-end system might include more bells and whistles than you need. Try to strike a balance between functionality and price.
4. Technical and onboarding support: Not all tech support is created equal. Generic retail POS systems may not have answers to grocery-specific questions and low-cost options may not offer live support. Make sure you understand the level of expertise and support each provider offers.
5. Usability: A system may have everything you need on paper but be clunky and hard to use in practice. When previewing systems, try to find something that is advanced but user-friendly.

See How IT Retail Can Simplify Your Grocery Store Operations

When choosing the right grocery store POS system for your business, the devil’s in the details. The more specific you are with your goals and questions, the easier it will be to find a solution that fits your goals.

That’s why if you schedule a custom demo with IT Retail, we encourage you to throw us every question and concern that comes to mind. That way, we can show you the precise features that matter to you the most and ensure we’re a good fit for your business goals. 

If you’re looking for help picking out scanners, credit card machines, and other hardware, check out our comprehensive guide to grocery store hardware.