Boone, NC: For the 10th consecutive year, ECRS has taken the #1 spot as grocery vendor leader on the 2023 RIS Software LeaderBoard. ECRS also ranked #2 among all software retail companies on the Top 20 Master List, beating out industry giants such as IBM and Microsoft.
ECRS was one of two vendors to achieve an overall score of more than 90 points out of a possible 105. In addition, ECRS ranked within the top three across the following categories:
- Top Vendor for Mid-Size Retailers
- Top Vendors in Retail Concentration
- Broad Suite Vendor Leader
- Leader in Technology Innovation for Tier One and Mid-Size Retailers
- Leader in Return on Investment for Tier One and Mid-Size Retailers
- Leader in Recommendation for Tier One and Mid-Size Retailers
The RIS Software LeaderBoard provides unique, head-to-head rankings that help retailers make smart investment decisions in an increasingly competitive technology marketplace. ECRS continues to consistently place at the top of the LeaderBoard, demonstrating that it is the clear choice for retailers who seek an established, future-focused technology partner to help realize their retail goals.
ECRS’ mission is to empower retailers with the tools, community, and support needed for sustained success and agility in today’s retail landscape. They are the driving force behind the CATAPULT® retail point of sale platform, which offers a seamless experience across all retail touchpoints without the need for third party integrations.
ECRS is proud to be a leader among retail software vendors and is honored to be recognized by the RIS LeaderBoard in its 22nd year of publication.
About the RIS Software Leaderboard
As one of the most influential studies in retail technology, the RIS Software LeaderBoard is a must-read for retailers planning their IT investments. Produced by RIS News, this study ranks leading software vendors based on user evaluations, breadth of technology suite, and revenue. Evaluations of ranked vendors are compiled from several hundred retailer voters. Evaluation forms are distributed and managed by an independent third-party firm, Litchfield Research, which ensures accuracy and integrity of the results.
About ECRS
Family-owned since 1989, ECRS is a Certified Evergreen® retail transactions and artificial intelligence solutions provider, offering simple, practical solutions that unify operations and empower independent retailers to thrive. ECRS’ revolutionary CATAPULT® POS platform, powered by Unified Transaction Logic®, is the market’s only truly unified transaction platform that seamlessly connects all retail touchpoints. With CATAPULT, all retail touchpoints—including point of sale, back office, self-checkout, deli scale, fuel pump, pharmacy, inventory, loyalty, eCommerce, and enterprise management—share one single transactional logic. Unifying hardware, software, and services, ECRS offers friction-free, cost-saving solutions that make advanced automation accessible while transforming the consumer experience.

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