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Payment processing and POS for independent grocers
Creslane (FlexRetail) point of sale and card processing for grocery stores and specialty food markets, from a team that works with independent grocers.
The short version
Independent grocers and specialty food markets need a point-of-sale system built for grocery: grocery item files, self-checkout, customer loyalty and frequent price changes. TM Services Inc. supplies and supports Creslane (now sold as FlexRetail) and LOC SMS grocery systems, accepts EBT (SNAP) and WIC, and pairs it all with CardConnect card processing priced from your real statement.
Who it is for
Creslane (FlexRetail) is designed for independent grocers, including supermarkets, specialty and ethnic markets, natural food stores, butcher shops and corner stores.
What the system covers
- Point of sale and self-checkout
- Inventory and back-office management
- Customer loyalty
- Reporting and analytics
- E-commerce
- OTC and grocery benefit cards
- Payments and security
Processing and support
We match the system to your store, coordinate the setup, and pair it with card processing. For in-store networks and IT, we work alongside our partner NeutroCorp. See our Creslane POS page for more on the platform.
How it works
Free statement review
We go through your current processing statement with you, line by line.
Look at your POS
We review how your store checks out today and what you need from a system.
Setup and support
We coordinate the setup and stay your point of contact after you go live.
Questions
Grocery payment questions
What POS system is built for independent grocery stores?
Creslane, now sold as FlexRetail, is designed for independent grocers. It covers point of sale and self-checkout, inventory, loyalty, reporting, e-commerce, OTC and grocery benefit cards, and payments. TM Services Inc. is an authorized Creslane agent.
Is Creslane the same as FlexRetail?
Yes. The Creslane website now redirects to FlexRetail, and the platform is sold under the FlexRetail name. Many grocers still know it as Creslane.
Can a specialty food market or butcher shop use it?
Yes. The platform is designed for independent grocers including specialty and ethnic markets, natural food stores, butcher shops and corner stores.
Can I keep my current card processor with a new grocery POS?
Ask us during your review. We look at your current processing agreement and tell you what your options are.
Can a grocery store add a surcharge to credit card payments?
TM Services Inc. sets up surcharge and cash discount programs. Surcharge signage must be displayed at the point of sale, and debit cards do not get a surcharge. See our surcharging page for the rules.
Can a grocery store accept EBT (SNAP) and WIC?
Yes. TM Services Inc. sets up EBT (SNAP) and WIC acceptance for grocers on Creslane (FlexRetail) and LOC SMS systems.
Does TM Services work with LOC SMS?
Yes. Along with Creslane (FlexRetail), TM Services Inc. supplies and supports LOC SMS grocery point-of-sale systems.
How much does the equipment cost?
Equipment, leasing and install timing are quoted per business, not published, because they depend on how many devices you need and how you take payments. We go over it with you in a short meeting, along with a free review of your current statement.
Free, no obligation