Stater Bros. adopting next-generation POS and payments in stores
A regional Southern California grocer is modernizing in-store operations at the POS.
Stater Bros. Markets is expanding a long-standing partnership with NCR Voyix to roll out the unified commerce technology provider’s POS and payments solutions on the Voyix Commerce platform.
Under the new agreement, Stater Bros. is launching the newest Voyix POS and payments solutions in an effort to improve reliability, increase operational efficiency and provide better customer service in its stores.
The companies expect work to begin in the third quarter of 2026, starting with initial lab efforts, followed by phased deployments beginning in 2027.
“Stater Bros. has proudly served Southern California families for generations, and we remain committed to investing in technology that empowers our teams to deliver an exceptional customer experience every day,” said Gil Salazar, senior VP and CIO of Stater Bros. Markets. “By expanding our relationship with NCR Voyix, we are embracing modern point-of-sale and payment solutions that enhance operational efficiency today while positioning our business for future adaptability. NCR Voyix’s deep industry expertise is reflected in its latest innovations, and we are excited to bring these advancements to our stores.”
In another initiative to improve store-level operations, Stater Bros. is building on a partnership it launched with Afresh in January 2025 which saw the grocer implement the AI-based Afresh store ordering solution across the produce departments in all stores, following a successful pilot.
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Stater Bros. will now extend AI-driven fresh replenishment beyond produce into additional fresh departments and upstream into distribution center forecasting.
As part of this initiative, Stater Bros. is implementing the Afresh DC Forecast solution to guide upstream procurement. Together, the grocer intends these deployments to enhance its existing business processes with a connected system that links real store demand directly to buying decisions.
“Stater Bros. is a highly respected grocery retailer with a strong legacy and a clear focus on operational excellence,” said Darren Wilson, executive VP and president, retail and payments at NCR Voyix. “We’re proud to sign this new agreement and support Stater Bros. as they move onto the Voyix Commerce Platform and adopt our newest POS and payments solutions to drive efficiency today and create a strong foundation for future innovation.”
Based in San Bernardino, Calif., Stater Bros. Markets is the largest privately-owned supermarket chain in Southern California and operates nearly 170 stores.
