ECRS

02/24/2026

Retailers are under more pressure than ever to make fast, confident, data driven decisions. What if getting the insights you need was as simple as asking a question?

Join us at 2pm Thursday, February 26, for our next ECRS Learning Lounge session: Work Smarter, Not Harder: Chat with Your Data in Cognition

We’ll introduce Chat in Cognition, CATAPULT Cognition’s new practical AI powered conversational analytics tool that turns complex data into instant, actionable clarity.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
✔ Transform natural language questions into meaningful insights
✔ Speed up decision making with automated summaries and alerts
✔ Simplify daily reporting with conversational intelligence
✔ Empower your entire team, not just analysts, with accessible data
If you’re looking to streamline workflows, save time, and elevate decision quality, this is a webinar you won’t want to miss.

Register Today for FREE >> https://hubs.li/Q044rHwy0

02/23/2026

Worried you missed Early Bird Pricing for Ignite 2026? Don’t fret, there’s still time to save. Take $100 off your registration now through March 31st!

Never attended Ignite? Here’s what one of last year’s attendees had to say about The ECRS Retail Success Conference:

“Ignite is just really a very singular, unique networking opportunity that I’m not able to get anywhere else.”

Join us in Nashville, TN, August 3–5, 2026, where innovation, rhythm, and community will come together in perfect harmony. We’re turning up the volume this year with an experience designed to empower retailers, spark bold ideas, and strengthen the CATAPULT® community.

Register today! >> https://hubs.li/Q044fhQF0

02/18/2026

ECRS® experts took the stage for a pair of educational sessions at The NGA Show 2026, highlighting results from a groundbreaking pilot study on applying practical AI tools to customer segmentation and personalization. The pilot showed scalable, repeatable results, further evidencing the power that these tools present for independent retailers of all sizes.

Pilot outcomes:
• 117% higher spending vs. control
• 27.1% increase in basket size
• $91K in net revenue lift

The takeaway is simple: strong outcomes start with strong data. CATAPULT® and CATAPULT Cognition® make practical AI tools both usable and reliable for independent retailers enabling them to continue to compete and thrive.

02/16/2026

Heading to Expo West? Visit ECRS at booth #717 to see why independent grocers have trusted our retail solutions for 35+ years. Visit with our team who will be ready to share knowledge and serve you!

Book a time to meet with ECRS Loyalty & Promotions expert Steve Davidson on Wednesday, March 4 for a FREE personalized consulting session. Take this opportunity to meet with an industry expert to get answers to all of your retail automation questions, loyalty, and beyond!

Note: Appointments are limited.

Be sure to select Pacific Time when booking and select March 4th to view available time slots. Schedule your demo and consulting session now >> https://hubs.li/Q043fhzp0

02/11/2026

Press Release: ECRS Successfully Completes SOC 2® Type 2 Audit, Demonstrating Ongoing Excellence in Security and Operational Integrity

ECRS has completed its SOC 2® Type 2 audit, validating its security‑first practices and commitment to protecting retailer data across all of its platforms. ECRS remains dedicated to delivering secure, reliable technology throughout all of our innovative solutions for independent retailers of all sizes.

Read the Story >> https://hubs.li/Q042Jrd00

SOC 2® >>https://hubs.li/Q042Jr7w0

02/11/2026

We’re LIVE in Orlando at UNFI Spring and Summer East. Stop by booth #923 and meet with our team members who are ready to share knowledge and serve you! Discover how the power of CATAPULT® and Unified Transaction Logic® can eliminate your organizational silos and reduce friction across your operations.

Booth #923

Schedule a Demo>> https://hubs.li/Q042GX8Z0

02/10/2026

🚨Early bird pricing ends at midnight!🚨

Secure your Ignite pass today for our best pricing ever. Join retailers of all sizes for three inspiring days of innovation, community, and connection. This is your chance to learn from our product experts, meet like minded business owners, and sharpen your CATAPULT skills. We'll see you in Nashville!

Early Bird Pricing Here>> https://hubs.li/Q042sRB00

02/04/2026

Press Release: Redner’s Markets Drives Measurable Donation Growth Using ECRS® CATAPULT® Pin Pad–Based Donation Functionality

ECRS® is proud to highlight CATAPULT® retailer Redner's Markets incredible success in collecting donations across multiple charitable initiatives through the use of CATAPULT's pin pad-based donation functionality. ECRS is steadfast in its commitment to supporting and enabling independent retailers of all sizes through intentional, practical innovations designed to eliminate operational friction and automate operations. ECRS is honored to share how this member of the CATAPULT Community is using powerful native functionality to drive meaningful impact in their community.

Read the Story>> https://hubs.li/Q041QxPN0

Boone, NC — February 4, 2026 — ECRS®, the leader in retail automation solutions for independent grocers of all sizes, recognizes Redner’s

02/03/2026

Seven days left of our best pricing ever. Secure your pass today for three unforgettable days of innovation, meaningful connections, and fresh ideas that will reshape your retail operations. Pricing increases soon, so this is your moment to lock in your seat for the best we can offer while it is still available.
We'll see you in Nashville!

02/03/2026

The ECRS team is on-site at The NGA Show 2026, excited to share our knowledge and serve you. Come by and visit us to see and experience our systems in a fully functional environment.

Booth #2033

Schedule a Demo >> https://hubs.li/Q041zjy80

02/02/2026

Upcoming Webinar: Brick and Mortar Community of Practice: Double Up Food Bucks With ECRS + NGA

Join us Wednesday, February 18, as NGA hosts ECRS for a deep dive into the Double Up Food Bucks program, a powerful initiative that helps retailers support food access while driving fresh produce sales.

In this webinar, you'll learn:
* How the Double Up Food Bucks program works
* Transaction options retailers can use for nutrition incentives
* How to successfully implement the solution in your store

Don’t miss this opportunity to strengthen community impact and enhance customer loyalty.

Register today >> https://hubs.li/Q041p7KY0

02/02/2026

We're LIVE at The NGA Show 2026, and we couldn't be more excited for you to come see and experience our modern, unified, retail automation solutions for independent grocers of all sizes! Whether it's 2 lanes or 20,000, our edge-optimized architecture and scalable solutions are built to automate operations, reduce friction, and enable independents of all sizes with the tools they need to continue to compete and thrive.

Stop by Booth #2033 and step into the future of independent retail!

Schedule a Demo>>https://hubs.li/Q041mP600