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It’s 2025-Why Are You Still Managing Prices Like It’s 1995? If you’re still manually updating price books, scanning barcodes with outdated tech, or flipping through dusty binders for product descriptions, we need to talk. The truth? Many store owners are trapped in legacy systems that drain time, money, and mental energy. In a world where artificial intelligence and mobile-first solutions are accessible from your pocket, managing store operations shouldn’t feel like a chore-it should feel like freedom.
The Pain of the Past: Manual Systems, Human Error, and Wasted Hours
Running a convenience store or gas station already involves juggling a hundred tasks. But when it comes to adjusting prices, the process is often stuck in the past:
- Manually verifying UPCs with outdated software
- Typing descriptions line by line
- Walking aisle to aisle just to print shelf tags
- Waiting until the end of the day to sync price book changes
Not only is this slow, but it’s also error-prone. One typo could mean weeks of mispriced items or inventory shrink. And those small errors come with a big price tag. According to both the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS) and the National Retail Federation (NRF), line-level pricing errors can cost retailers up to 2% of their gross profits annually. That’s thousands of dollars lost due to outdated systems that simply can’t keep up. For a store doing $1 million in annual sales, that’s $20,000 in preventable losses. Plus, having your staff spend all their time on these mundane tasks can sometimes lead to disengaged workers and that means customer service might suffer a bit. You see, an engaged employee is usually a happier employee.
The Future Is Here: AI-Powered Retail Management in Your Pocket
Imagine walking into your store, scanning a new product with your phone, and instantly updating pricing, product images, and descriptions. No clipboards. No spreadsheets. No guessing.
Retail360, Petrosoft’s cloud-based mobile retail app, brings this reality to life:
- Inventory Scanning App: Simply scan, check in, and update from a handheld device or your phone.
- Real-Time Price Book Syncing: Make changes across one or multiple locations in seconds.
- Shelf Tag Printing on the Go: Print directly from the app-no back-office setup required.
- AI-Driven Product Matching: Auto-fill descriptions, images, and categories using advanced product recognition.
That’s not the future. That’s now. And it’s transforming how store owners operate day-to-day.
Why This Matters: Time Saved Is Money Earned
When you eliminate manual steps, you gain time-time that can be spent:
- Training employees
- Engaging with customers
- Analyzing sales trends
- Growing your business
Time savings convert directly into cost savings. By automating your inventory and pricing operations, Petrosoft’s Retail360 and C-Store Office® prevent those losses before they happen, all while giving you total control from anywhere.
Key Benefits:
- Speed: Scan and update products instantly.
- Accuracy: Eliminate human error with AI assistance.
- Control: Manage prices and inventory from anywhere.
- Mobility: Operate from a handheld device or smartphone.
Real-World Transformation: One Tap at a Time
Don’t let outdated systems keep you from running a modern, optimized business. With Retail360, you’re not just upgrading your tech-you’re upgrading your store’s potential. And it’s not just about software. It’s about smarter business:
- Fewer errors
- Faster workflows
- More profit-driving insights
In the last 6 months customers have conducted 8 million product searches with an industry leading, 95.4% product recognition return.
It’s Time to Modernize
Tired of chasing paper trails or miskeyed UPCs? You don’t have to be. Join thousands of successful retailers who’ve already made the switch to smart, connected operations with Petrosoft.
- Learn more about Retail360
- Explore C-Store Office® features
Let your store work smarter, not harder. Welcome to the future of retail.
