POS System Companies & Dealers in Manasquan, NJ

WinePOS is the retail point-of-sale brand operated by Innovative Computer Solutions, a company based in Manasquan, New Jersey. Its software and services are aimed exclusively at merchants who sell wine, beer and spirits. Buyers include neighborhood bottle shops, family-owned liquor stores and multi-store chains. The company reports a base of over 700 customers in more than 38 states, and it cites a customer satisfaction rating of 9.3 out of 10.

The company's account of its origins is personal. Its founders had close ties to the liquor and wine trade, and they felt that these frequently family-owned shops deserved better tools for handling the everyday demands of retail. That conviction became the starting point for WinePOS.

Company timeline

• 1980: Innovative Computer Solutions begins operating.
• 1981: The first version of the software is built, and the first retailer becomes a customer.
• 1993: The firm wins the account of a record-sized liquor retailer, a single store running more than 18 registers.
• 2001: The second-generation product, called Vision, debuts and goes live at its first store.
• 2008-2015: The product gains a built-in payment gateway, QuickBooks connectivity and support for EMV card processing.
• 2017: The business is purchased by Jonas Software, part of the Constellation Software family.
• 2019: Docupiler is released as an add-on that automates the keying of purchase order information.
• 2024: The company introduces its WinePOS Payments suite.

Core capabilities

• Checkout tools with layouts that can be tailored, quick buttons for best-selling items, permissions assigned to individuals or groups and a complete audit trail
• Stock management for single bottles, packs and cases, with automated cost tracking, support for physical counts and a predictive ordering feature that helps prevent running out of products
• Management of several locations, including store-to-store transfers coordinated by a central office
• Reports on daily sales activity, current inventory value and item-level profit margin, along with integrated age checks
• Features designed around state alcohol regulations, age limits and PCI standards

The company also sells extras that sit alongside the main register product. V-Connect gives owners remote access to back-office tasks without needing screen sharing. V-Droid is an Android app handling line busting, tasting notes, receiving, transfers, price updates, inventory adjustments and shelf label management. VisionLink ties a retailer's website to its stock levels and customer orders. Docupiler converts vendor invoices into purchase orders, reducing manual entry. Data extracts supply up-to-date item and inventory details to developers of websites and delivery apps. Seasonal licenses, club cards and gift cards round out the list.

Supported integrations include QuickBooks, DoorDash, UberEats, Postmates and Vivino. An API and FTP inventory uploads serve other online sales channels, and eCommerce links can pass along descriptions, sizes, categories, prices and stock counts.

The payments product is sold separately. It includes ready-to-use terminals that need little setup, a merchant portal that can be customized, daily settlement and statements with transparent rate details. Merchants can choose flat or cost-plus pricing, plus surcharge or cash discount programs where state law permits. The company states that it handles more than $1.7 billion in annual transaction volume across over 31 states.

For shoppers weighing regional resellers, the company pairs deep industry focus with a service-heavy rollout. Its implementation staff move a store's data over so the changeover happens without downtime. New customers receive individual onboarding and an assigned account manager. Phone and email help is available daily from 7am to 11pm Eastern, backed by support, implementation, professional services and in-house development teams. This makes the company a stronger match for beverage alcohol retailers than for businesses seeking a general-purpose retail POS.