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RSPA Quarterly Insights is an exclusive report series designed to help retail IT channel executives navigate the rapidly changing industry landscape. RSPA Quarterly Insights ranks the top articles, blog posts, reports, videos, and podcasts, providing you pertinent information at a glance so you can make the best decisions for your VAR, ISV, or vendor business. Scroll down for the Top 25 Insights of Q4 2025 and follow this link for all RSPA Industry Reports.
TOP 25 INSIGHTS: Q4 2025
Software Strategies for Seamless Omnichannel Retail Experiences by David Karandish, DevPro Journal
Essential Guide to SaaS Payment Processing: Choosing the Best Solution by Xplor Pay (via RSPA Community IQ)
Here’s What’s Inside the Latest Offer to End the Long-Running Legal Battle Over Merchant Fees by Peter Lucas, Digital Transactions
What Happens When Your Tech Scales Faster Than Your Strategy? by David Ruddock, Esper (via RSPA Community IQ)
Curious About Embedded Payments? You’re Not Alone by TSG
AI That Knows Your Order: Behind the Tech in Everyday Stops by Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions
Elevating Marketing Strategies with AI: Insights from the RSPA Marketing Community (via RSPA Community IQ)
The New QA Playbook: Leveraging AI to Amplify Expertise, Not Replace It by Katrina Collins, DevPro Journal
The Mistakes Retail Leaders Make with Cybersecurity and How to Avoid Them by One Step Tech (via RSPA Community IQ)
How RFID Is Transforming the Future of Retail by ScanSource (via RSPA Community IQ)
The Rise Of The Armchair AI-QB by Jerry Abiog, Standard Insights
Labor Forecasting: The Hidden Profit Driver in Grocery Retail by Craig Rosenblum, Columbus Consulting (via National Grocers Association)
Restaurant Technology Guys Podcast: Unlocking the Future: How AI-Powered Video Analytics is Revolutionizing the Restaurant Industry, CBS NorthStar
How Grocers Can Fight Margin Pressure with Smarter Inventory Management by Ravyx
Beyond the Hardware: High-Performance Kitchens Demand Intelligence by RocketBox.io (via RSPA Community IQ)
TOP 10 INSIGHTS: Q4 2025
VARTECH 2025: AI is Everywhere, but People are still "The Key" by John Martin, BlueStar
Navigating Tariffs & Trade Across the Canadian Retail IT Channel: Key Takeaways by RSPA Canadian Community (via RSPA Community IQ)
As ISVs Disrupt Payments, Can Merchant Acquirers Stay Relevant? by McKinsey & Company
Restaurant Sales Continue to Outpace Pre-Pandemic Trend by National Restaurants Association
RSPA Trusted Advisor Ep. 143: ScanSource SVP Ansley Hoke Talks “Stickier” Solutions, Leadership
The $100M Reminder, Thanks Cracker Barrel by Allie Haskell, CBS NorthStar
5 Fraud Schemes Retailers Need to Guard Against During the Holidays by Datacap Systems, DevPro Journal
Turning Processing Costs into Profit: How Partners Can Sell Dual Pricing to Restaurants by Tonic
Stop Talking About AI and Start Using It: A Practical Application for Busy Channel Executives (via RSPA Blog)
TOP INSIGHT: Q4 2025
The Strategic Growth Engine Behind 44% of ISV Revenue by TSG
Integrated payments are now a major revenue driver for ISVs, often accounting for nearly half or more of total revenue. A survey of 150 North American ISVs by TSG and Fiserv highlights key insights on payments partnerships, including how integrated payments drive ISV revenue growth, common pain points, and emerging trends reshaping the landscape.
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Insights were curated, reviewed, and selected by the RSPA content team:
Ayana Scriven
Sr. Marketing Communications Manager
Christopher Arnold
Dir. of Member Services & Marketing
Jim Roddy
President & CEO