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Today, we're shining the spotlight on Connor Concepts!
Great restaurants are built on great people, great experiences, and strong operations.
We're proud to support Connor Concepts and the work they do with their brands — The Chop House and Connors Steak & Seafood We truly appreciate their partnership and the trust they place in us to help make their day-to-day operations more efficient and accurate.
A special thank you to Eric Newhard for sharing his experience! We're grateful to have Connor Concepts as part of the Fintech family. Visit their website to find a location near you: https://www.connorconcepts.com/index.html

Michigan hospitality businesses: Are you still managing paper invoices for spirits, food, and supplies?
Join us September 16 at 10 AM ET for a quick webinar to see how Fintech is expanding invoice digitization beyond b**r and w**e.
-Digitally capture and store state-controlled spirits invoices
-Manage food, supplies, and other business invoices in one place
-Keep up to 15 months of rolling invoice history

Whether you already use Fintech for b**r and w**e invoices or you're looking for a better way to manage the rest of your AP process, this webinar is for you.
Register today: https://fintech.zoom.us/webinar/register/1317876827405/WN_cf6h0wvLRB6axuZsu96Iig

This Labor Day, leave the invoice work to us.
While you're enjoying the long weekend, your alcohol invoices are being paid automatically and on time, reducing the risk of payment fraud and keeping your business running smoothly behind the scenes.
Less time managing invoices. More time enjoying the holiday.
Simplify your business with PaymentSource® today: https://fintech.com/alcohol-payment-automation

Viral trends don't wait for traditional supply chains.

From the cottage cheese craze to collectibles like dumpling squishy toys, today's retail trends move faster than supply chains can react. The challenge isn't just spotting what's trending, it's knowing whether the demand will last long enough to justify the inventory investment.

That's where Fintech SBT comes in.

With access to real-time POS data, retailer-supplier collaboration, and a network that enables faster product onboarding, retailers can bring trending products into stores in weeks, not months, without tying up capital in inventory that could cool off just as quickly as it heated up since vendors retain ownership until the item scans at the register.

Learn how retailers can turn viral trends into revenue opportunities while reducing risk:https://fintech.com/blog/merchandising-at-the-speed-of-tiktok-trends

Gen Z families are changing the way groceries are purchased.
A recent Grocery Dive article found that younger parents are more likely to buy prepared foods, shop online, and split their grocery spending across multiple retailers. As demand for fresh meal solutions continues to grow, grocers need greater flexibility in managing inventory and reducing waste.
That's where Fintech SBT can help. By improving visibility into fresh inventory levels and product movement, scan-based trading helps retailers keep freshly prepared foods available when customers want them while reducing excess production and shrink.
The result? Fresher products, less waste, and a better shopping experience for today's convenience-focused consumers. As grocery shopping habits evolve, technology that supports smarter fresh food management is becoming more important than ever. Read the article here: Grocers need to pivot as Gen Z families enter the mainstream, report finds | Grocery Dive

Grocers need to pivot as Gen Z families enter the mainstream, report finds Young parents tended to spread their grocery purchases among more retail channels than other consumers in 2025, according to an AlixPartners report.

For convenience retailers, accurate product data across costs, pack sizes, UPCs, vendor information, and pricing can have a direct impact on margins and day-to-day operations.
That’s where connected systems matter.
We’re continuing the conversation with PDI Technologies, Inc. in their latest blog, exploring how Fintech and PDI work together to help retailers validate product and invoice data, identify discrepancies, and create a more connected view of what’s being ordered, invoiced, and ultimately sold.
If you missed the conversation in Grapevine, this is a great place to start. 👇
https://pditechnologies.com/blog/fintech-solutions-connections-live/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

Cheers to another successful Supplier Showcase and a great event with our partners at Patrick Henry Creative Promotions! Our Account Management team always looks forward to this conference because it gives us the chance to connect face-to-face with so many of our valued clients and partners across the alcohol supplier industry. Great conversations, great connections, and another great show in the books. 🥂

That’s a wrap on PDI Connections Live 2026. Our team had an incredible time, and we were especially excited to welcome clients and partners to our new immersive booth experience. From insightful sessions and thought-provoking discussions to the energy of the expo floor, there was no shortage of great conversations and ideas throughout the week.

A huge thank you to everyone who stopped by and spent time with our team. We truly appreciate the opportunity to connect, and continue building relationships across the convenience retail industry. And of course, thank you to PDI Technologies, Inc. for another successful Connections Live. See you next year!

See you soon Houston!
It’s almost time for the 10th Annual Supplier Showcase with our partners at Patrick Henry Creative Promotions
This event is always a highlight for our team and a great opportunity to connect with some of our valued clients and partners across the alcohol supplier industry. We’re proud to sponsor and attend year after year, and even more grateful for the relationships and conversations that come from it. https://fintech.com/phcp-supplier-showcase

Better Data. Better Decisions. Better Operations.
Fintech + PDI Technologies, Inc. are helping convenience retailers get more from their data. With validated, clean product and vendor data delivered directly into your PDI environment, you can reduce errors, minimize exceptions, and spend less time on manual reconciliation.
📍 Visit us next week at Booth 101 at PDI Connections Live 2026!
Want to learn more? See the solution for yourself: fintech.com/pdi-connections