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Welcome to This Week’s coreWEEKLY!

At Coreware, we’re here to help you not just react—but plan, pivot, and stay ahead. This week, we’re taking a hard look at how tariffs could impact your business and how you can use that as an opportunity—not just to survive, but to strengthen customer relationships and come out stronger on the other side.

From smart pricing strategies to coreFORCE upgrades and a double-header of must-attend webinars, this edition is packed with tools to help you adapt, lead, and grow with confidence.

📦 Tariffs on Target: A Firearms Retailer’s Guide to Staying Competitive

We’re kicking things off with a brand-new blog breaking down what recent tariff changes mean for your bottom line—and what you can do right now to get in front of it.

If you're stocking imported goods or handling inventory that leans on global supply chains, this one’s worth a read. We’re also dropping practical tips you can use to turn potential price hikes into customer trust and loyalty wins.

🛠️ Help Desk Highlights – coreFORCE Tools to Keep You in Control

This week’s featured articles walk you through two powerful features that line up perfectly with what we covered in our latest webinar:

• coreFORCE - Catalog: Setting up MAP Pricing and Resolving Violations

• coreFORCE - Payments: How to Set Up Layaway Payments in coreFORCE Advanced/Enterprise

If you’re looking to stay compliant, competitive, and flexible with how you sell—these are must-bookmark reads.

🎥 Missed coreFORCE Update Live – Episode 6? Catch the Replay!

In case you couldn’t join us live, the replay is ready to roll. This episode brought some serious fire—updates, live walkthroughs, and a lively Q&A to help you get more out of coreFORCE and stay sharp in the face of change.

📅 Register Now – coreSTORE Update Live: Episode 6

🗓️ Date: May 6th, 2025

🕐 Time: 1:00 PM EST

Get the scoop on everything new in coreSTORE, from workflow enhancements to fresh features designed to simplify your day-to-day. Whether you’re a power user or just getting started, this session will get you synced and ready.

📢 Upcoming: Retail Mastery – Episode 3

🗓️ Date: May 7th, 2025

🕐 Time: 1:00 PM EST

Join Greg Turner, retail strategist and CEO of Buying Freedom Group, as he returns to tackle a major challenge: fixing the disconnect between your promotions and your inventory.

Greg’s spent 25+ years helping retailers turn shelves into revenue and promos into real results—don’t miss the insight in this one. If you're running a shop, this session is where your margins get smarter.

🤖 Watch with Webby – Your Webinar Sidekick

Watching a replay? Don’t go it alone. Webby, our AI-powered webinar companion, will sit in with you—answering questions, offering extra context, and helping you make sense of the session in real time. It’s like having a support rep and a training guide rolled into one.

🌟 Shoutout of the Week

Another 5-star Google review just landed, and yep—it made our day. Your feedback keeps us motivated, grateful, and laser-focused on helping you win.

💬 Your Voice, Your Coreware – Share Ideas & Feedback

Got an idea? A request? Maybe something that just isn’t working the way you’d like it to? Head over to our feedback board and tell us. We’re building Coreware with you—and for you.

📌 coreARCHIVE – Your coreWEEKLY Time Capsule

If you’ve missed an issue (or just want to reread a favorite), we’ve got you. The coreARCHIVE houses every edition of coreWEEKLY so far—full of insights, product updates, and retailer wisdom from weeks past.

Here’s to staying sharp, acting early, and building stronger systems—together.

— The Coreware Team 📦📊💪

Starting May 9, 2025, due to recent tariff increases, the prices of the Dejavoo QD3 and QD4 terminals will be updated to $359 and $399, respectively. We understand pricing changes can affect your business, which is why we want to ensure you're informed and have alternatives to consider.

CLEAR 8500

Upgrade to the CLEAR 8500 for faster, secure, contactless checkout. Its sleek design and face-mounted readers make it perfect for high-traffic, customer-facing counters

CLEAR 6200

Need mobility? The compact CLEAR 6200 is ideal for on-the-go checkout, with Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, LTE, and USB support for ultimate flexibility.

Something bold is brewing at Coreware—and if you’re still using an outside provider for merchant services, now’s the time to pay attention. We’re getting ready to make a statement with coreCLEAR that’s impossible to ignore. We can’t spill the details just yet, but let’s just say… if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re overpaying to get underwhelmed, you won’t want to miss what’s coming next.

The Importance of Special Promotions for Firearms Retailers

Creative Strategies to Move Inventory, Increase Profits, and Keep Customers Engaged

May marks the start of the traditionally slow season for gun stores and shooting ranges. After the year-end sales rush and new-year product launches, many retailers face a familiar challenge: inventory that’s just not moving. In a landscape shaped by inflation, increased consumer debt, and shifting political and global dynamics, waiting for traffic to pick up on its own isn’t a viable strategy.

From The Help Desk

coreFORCE - Orders: Setting Up Promotions

Promotion Codes are a powerful tool that can be utilized to offer discounts on items for both new and returning customers

1. Click on Orders

   

coreSTORE - Inventory: Price Rules for Spend X Get Discount.

"Spend X Get Discount" is a promotional offer where customers receive a discount on their purchase after spending a specified amount (X). This type of promotion encourages customers to increase their spending to qualify for the discount, thereby boosting sales volume and potentially enhancing customer loyalty. It's a strategic approach used to drive higher transaction values and stimulate purchasing behavior among a customer base.

1. To set this up, on the left-hand side go to Inventory > Price Rules.

Missed Retail Mastery – Episode 3? Catch the Replay! 🎥

In this episode, Smart Promotions & Inventory for Maximum Profit, Greg Turner shared actionable strategies to help retailers align their inventory and promotions to drive real profit—not just foot traffic.

Whether you missed it live or want to revisit the insights, the replay is now available and ready when you are.

After Six episodes of smart features, system fixes, and time-saving tips, we’re back with coreFORCE Update Live – Episode 7!

📅 Date: May 14th, 2025

⏰ Time: 1:00 PM EST

Whether you’ve been following along from the start or are just tuning in, this session is your opportunity to stay aligned with the latest in coreFORCE, explore new improvements, and learn practical ways to optimize your eCommerce and operational workflows.

Register Here!

Get ready to unlock smarter AI strategies in CoreAI Tactics – Episode 9, happening Wednesday, May 15th at 1:00 PM EST.

Join Joel Cheney live as he explores how to take full control of ChatGPT—customizing settings, understanding memory, and building GPTs that actually align with your business goals. Whether you’re optimizing operations or just exploring what AI can do for your store, this episode brings the clarity and tools you need to get real results.

Seats fill fast—don’t miss your chance to get ahead of the curve.

CoreAI Tactics: Real AI. Real Retail Impact.

Register Here!

Webinar Recaps:
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💬 Your Voice, Your Coreware – Share Ideas & Feedback

Have a suggestion, spotted a bug, or need specific training materials? We want to hear from you! Visit our feedback board to submit your ideas, requests, or issues, and help shape the future of Coreware.