Michael Munz
Michael is a one of the industry experts that contribute to Petrosoft blog. Michael Munz, based in Pittsburgh, PA, US, is currently a Marketing Operations Manager at Petrosoft LLC. Michael Munz brings experience from previous roles at Podcamp Pittsburgh, Making Law Easy and Higher Images Inc.
3 Ways to Recession Proof Your Convenience Store
Many economists predict that the United States will experience a recession in 2023. But what does a recession mean for convenience stores? Here are three ways you can help…
Top 8 Reports for Running a Successful Convenience Store
As owner/operators of 30 stores, we know the most vital component to running a successful convenience store is data.Why? Because accurate and accessible data is required to make in
New feature announcement: Smart Price Book
Convenience stores have an average of 500 different SKUs – or products – per store. This quantity of inventory creates the time-consuming task of price book management for
What is C-Store Inventory Bridge Ordering?
Every retailer operator looks for ways to increase their margins. Bridge buying, aka bridge orders, is one way they can accomplish this by buying stock when their suppliers offer d
What C-Store and Other Retailers Need to Know About Credit Card 6- to 8-BIN Changes
Although some banks have already started to implement this change, in April 2022, credit cards, specifically the Bank Identification Number, will change from 6 to 8 digits. Read on
Free Physical Inventory Checklist
Whether you are new to physical inventory counts or looking for ways to complete your counts with less hassle, this checklist will ensure you have all your bases covered. Every phy
What are the Differences Between Scanning and Scan Data Apps?
Whether you're new to scanning inventory or tracking your tobacco sales, this will help clarify some differences and why both matter.
Top 4 Tobacco Retailer Scan Data App Benefits
What is a Scan Data App and What Does it Do? Scan data apps are designed to collect sales and, at times, promotion data and then report that data back to manufacturers and other th
Key Takeaways from the Small Operator Survey
CSNews surveyed single-store and small-chain convenience stores to find out what they were experiencing and thought about their operations and the outlook for the year. Here a few
What C-Stores Should Consider for the Tax Season
Are you ready for the tax season? We’ve assembled a few things you should look out for and how technology can help save time and provide you with some peace of mind. Let’s face
What is a Retail Perpetual Inventory System?
A perpetual inventory is the most up-to-date, therefore accurate, account or view of your inventory. For c-stores it includes the following:
How Much Do C-Stores Earn in Rebates Each Year?
By combining the FTC data with data from other trusted industry sources, we're able to answer that question. Here's a few stats to get us started.