Scaling Smart: What 23 Cognition Platform Updates Reveal About ECRS’s Product Roadmap

In the rapidly evolving world of retail technology, independent grocers and regional chains are increasingly turning to ECRS’s CATAPULT® platform to bridge the gap between operations and actionable intelligence. With over 23 updates to the Cognition platform since its debut in 2023, ECRS has signaled a clear direction for its product roadmap: smarter, more connected, and deeply data-driven. So, what …

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Small Grocery Success with ECRS CATAPULT: Features That Matter

Running a small grocery store in today’s competitive retail landscape means balancing razor-thin margins, rising customer expectations, and ever-changing technology. For many independent grocers, the point-of-sale (POS) system is more than just a cash register—it’s the engine that drives efficiency, accuracy, and growth. ECRS’s CATAPULT® POS platform is built with these challenges in mind, offering tools that unify retail operations …

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E-Commerce Is Booming in 2025 — Here’s What’s Driving It

In Q1 2025, global e-commerce sales surged to $1.27 trillion, marking a 9.8% year-over-year increase, as consumers continue shifting their buying habits online. (LinkedIn) Annual projections now estimate $6.56 trillion in total e-commerce revenue for 2025, up 7.8% from the prior year. This growth is underpinned by mobile transactions (accounting for 73% of purchases) and advances in personalization, social commerce, …

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