Melinda A. Johnson, Author at Fintech Alcohol Payments & Data

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North Carolina Restaurateurs Share Strategies for Driving Long-Term Success

by Melinda A. Johnson

General, Retailers

During a panel webinar sponsored by NCRLA, we spoke with three North Carolina restaurateurs to get their perspective on the industry and explore some strategic changes they have made over the course of the year.

Purchase Orders: Enhancing Beverage Alcohol Category Management for Grocers

by Melinda A. Johnson

Retailers

In today's often unpredictable grocery market, it's imperative for retailers to implement technology solutions that not only make business procedures easier but truly enhance category management and save time and money. While category sales have tempered back to a more normal volume, consumers are still turning to their

How C-Stores are Leveraging Automation, Technology, and Data to Drive Profits and Enhance the Customer Experience

by Melinda A. Johnson

Retailers

To learn how convenience stores are leveraging automation, new technology, and data to drive profits and enhance their customer’s experience, we sat down with industry experts from three leading convenience store brands

Practical Steps to Managing a Beverage Alcohol Program with Technology

by Melinda A. Johnson

General, Retailers

How automation helps bars, restaurants, hotels, and other on-premise retailers manage a successful, profitable beverage alcohol program – from inventory through analysis. Learn more in the new e-book: the Retailer Journey Through Beverage Alcohol Management

Convenience and Competition – Standing Out with Alcohol Sales

by Melinda A. Johnson

Retailers

How convenience stores can compete with the greater marketplace as the off-premise segment continues to experience higher sales.

Hurricane Laura Update

by Melinda A. Johnson

General, Retailers

As a Florida-based company, we understand the challenges of hurricane season. With Hurricane Laura approaching, we want to remind you that, as always, Fintech is here and ready to support your business. Hurricane Laura is expected to have a significant impact and can lead to damage to product

How Automated, Electronic Alcohol Invoice Payments Protect Your Back-of-House

by Melinda A. Johnson

Retailers

While there are many transformations occurring across the industry, here are just a few of the operational changes you can make in your alcohol business that will enhance the safety of your workers and customers and improve the way you do business.

Using Technology to Drive the Customer Experience

by Melinda A. Johnson

General, Retailers

How can convenience stores work with the technology take-over to enhance their business and lean into top-notch customer service? Here are a few of our suggestions for making the most of customer service and technology.

How Alcohol Deliveries Are Changing Between Retailers and Distributors

by Melinda A. Johnson

Distributors, Retailers

As alcohol distributors adjust operations and adopt touch-free delivery methods, are retailers prepared? 2020 has brought change to the way we do business, and one area that you can change for the better is your alcohol delivery process. Distributors from New York to Texas, California to Florida, and

Tips for CStores to Balance Tech Investments and Their ROI

by Melinda A. Johnson

Retailers

How CStore operators can balance investments in technology that promote safety while also protecting their bottom line. Editor’s Note: This blog was originally published on August 7, 2020, and has been updated as of July 2022 for accuracy and relevance in CStores sector. Technology in business