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Retail Payment Processing Solutions

Clover, Exatouch & Square for Grocery, Convenience, Apparel & Specialty Stores

Merchant Solutions Corp delivers complete retail payment solutions with integrated POS systems, barcode scanning, and real-time inventory management.

Designed for inventory-driven businesses that require speed, accuracy, and reporting.

Built for High-Volume Retail Businesses

If your store depends on UPC barcodes, SKU tracking, and rapid checkout, you need more than a basic terminal.

Our retail POS systems support:

Barcode scanning and UPC lookup
Real-time inventory control
Vendor management
Purchase order reconciliation
Stock alerts and reorder triggers
Category-level reporting
Dual pricing and cash discount programs
EMV and contactless payment processing

Everything syncs in one system.

Retail barcode scanning and POS checkout system

Retail POS Platforms We Offer

We install and support three powerful Clover and Square POS systems nationwide.

Clover Retail POS

Best for:

Clothing storesGift shopsBoutiquesSpecialty retailBookstores

Features include:

Variant and size tracking
Barcode scanner support
Loyalty and rewards programs
Integrated credit card processing
Mobile POS options
Inventory alerts

Clover is ideal for retailers seeking a modern checkout experience with strong reporting tools.

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Modern clothing store interior — ideal for Clover POS
Grocery store interior — ideal for Exatouch POS

Exatouch POS for Grocery & Convenience

Best for:

Grocery storesConvenience storesBodegasLiquor storesSmoke shopsCBD storesGas station retail

Exatouch provides:

High-speed barcode scanning
Scale integration for grocery
Age verification prompts
Specialty tax configuration
Scan data integration
Vendor-level reporting
Real-time stock room tracking

This system is built for high-volume retail environments requiring deep inventory control.

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Square Retail POS

Best for:

Small retailPop-up storesNew businessesApparel shopsBookstores

Square offers:

Simple product catalog setup
Barcode scanning
Online store integration
Flat-rate pricing
Fast hardware deployment

Ideal for retailers that want quick setup with scalable features.

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Small retail clothing shop — ideal for Square POS
Organized warehouse inventory shelves for retail

Retail Inventory Management That Prevents Shrink

Retail profitability depends on inventory accuracy.

Our systems allow you to:

Track SKUs and UPC codes
Monitor multi-location inventory
Generate purchase orders
Analyze profit margins
Identify slow-moving items
Manage vendor performance

Stop guessing. Start managing inventory with data.

Retail Payment Processing Built In

Accept all major payment types:

Credit and debit cards
Tap-to-pay
Apple Pay and Google Pay
EBT (where supported)
Cash discount programs
Dual pricing models
Offline processing

Integrated retail merchant services provide:

Faster checkout
Fewer reconciliation errors
Clean daily reporting
Next-day funding options

One system. One deposit.

Clean reporting.

Designed for Retail Niches

Our retail POS solutions are optimized for:

Convenience Stores

Grocery Stores

Bodegas

Clothing & Apparel

Smoke Shops

CBD Retailers

Liquor Stores

Gift Shops

Bookstores

Specialty Retail

If your business relies on scanning UPC barcodes and managing active inventory, we deploy the right retail solution.

Why Retailers Choose Merchant Solutions Corp

Nationwide installation across all 50 states
Inventory database configuration
Barcode and peripheral setup
Tax and compliance configuration
Staff training and go-live support
Ongoing merchant account management

We combine retail POS installation and payment processing into one managed solution.

Retail gift shop with organized shelves and inventory

Frequently Asked Questions

Upgrade Your Retail Store

Get a fully installed POS with integrated payment processing.

Clover. Exatouch. Square. Installed the right way.

Merchant Solutions Corp provides retail payment processing solutions for grocery stores, convenience stores, liquor stores, smoke shops, CBD retailers, clothing stores, gift shops, bookstores, and specialty retail. We install and support Clover, Exatouch, and Square POS systems with barcode scanning, inventory management, dual pricing, cash discount programs, EMV and contactless payment processing, and nationwide installation with training and ongoing merchant account management.

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Best POS Systems for Retail Stores

Compare retail POS systems by inventory features, pricing, and best fit.

FeatureCloverExatouchSquare
Barcode ScanningYesYesYes
Inventory TrackingAdvancedAdvancedBasic
Multi-LocationYesYesYes
Product VariantsYesYesYes
Purchase OrdersVia appBuilt-inNo
Free HardwareYes (MSC program)Yes (MSC program)No
Best ForGeneral retailGrocery & specialtySmall boutiques

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Payment Programs for Retail

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Frequently Asked Questions about Retail POS Systems & Payment Processing

What POS system is best for a small retail store?

For small retail under 1,500 SKUs we recommend Clover Mini, Square Register, or Talech iPad POS. All include inventory management, barcode scanning, multi-tender checkout, and same-day Visa/Mastercard settlement. Free placement available on our dual-pricing program.

How much does retail credit card processing cost?

MSC retail merchants average 0.25%-0.50% above interchange on our standard plan. Dual-pricing retailers pay $0 in processing fees (the cash discount is passed to the cardholder). Rates for high-volume retail above $250K/year start as low as 0.10% above interchange.

Do you integrate with retail inventory and accounting software?

Yes. Our POS systems integrate with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, NetSuite, Shopify, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce for unified inventory, sales reporting, and tax filing. API and webhook integrations are available for custom platforms.

Can MSC handle multi-location retail chains?

Yes. Clover Multi-Location, Square for Retail Plus, and Union POS all support centralized inventory, employee tracking, and consolidated reporting across unlimited locations. MSC has merchants running 50+ stores on a single processor relationship.

What's the difference between retail POS and a payment terminal?

A retail POS (Clover, Square, Talech) is full software with inventory, employees, reporting, and customer profiles. A payment terminal (Dejavoo, Ingenico, PAX) is standalone card-acceptance hardware with no inventory or POS features — best for businesses that already have a separate POS or run on tickets/invoices.