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POS built for Connecticut convenience, grocery and liquor stores

Connecticut doubled its bottle deposit to 10 cents in 2024 and widened it to cover water, juice, tea, coffee and energy drinks. That is double the nickel charged next door in Massachusetts and New York, on a much longer list of products, so a store near the border is running two different rules within a few miles.

Serving independent retailers across Bridgeport, New Haven, Stamford, Hartford, Waterbury, Norwalk and the rest of Connecticut.

The sunlit entrance of a US convenience store
Built for stores like this one, with Connecticut’s tax, lottery and deposit rules already switched on.

Connecticut rules, already configured

These are the settings a CT store has to get right. Storeveu ships with them in place rather than leaving them for you to build.

State sales tax

6.35%, no local tax

Connecticut levies no municipal or county sales tax, so 6.35% applies statewide and an estate needs one tax rule. Meals and certain beverages ring at the higher 7.35% rate, which Storeveu applies per department.

Bottle deposit

10 cents, widened in 2024

The deposit rose from 5 cents to 10 cents on 1 January 2024 and now reaches water, juice, tea, coffee and energy drinks as well as the traditional carbonated and malt categories. Storeveu resolves the deposit from the product, so a cooler holding both covered and uncovered drinks rings correctly.

Lottery commission

5% on sales, 1% on cashing

Connecticut pays on tickets sold and again on tickets cashed. Storeveu records the two separately so the commission report reconciles against the Lottery statement instead of a single blended number.

Alcohol at the register

Package store permit model

Connecticut runs a permit based system administered by the Department of Consumer Protection, with package stores holding the off premise permit. Storeveu enforces the categories your permit covers, with a date of birth prompt on alcohol and tobacco.

Keeps selling when the internet drops

The register is offline first. Cash sales keep ringing and upload on their own when the connection returns.

Month to month after 3 months

Starter and Pro are billed per store with a 3 month minimum and no early termination fee on the software.

Your data stays yours

Every record is scoped to your organization and store, and access is gated by role.

See it running on a Connecticut store

A 15 to 20 minute walkthrough on a fully loaded store, with your state's tax, deposit and lottery rules already switched on. No obligation, no pressure.

  • Catalog imported from your current POS
  • Connecticut lottery settlement shown end to end
  • Straight answer on what it costs

Book a CT demo

Takes 60 seconds. We reply within 2 hours.

Connecticut questions

What is the current Connecticut bottle deposit?

It is 10 cents per container. Connecticut doubled the deposit from 5 cents on 1 January 2024 and at the same time widened the scope to include water, juice, tea, coffee and energy drinks alongside the carbonated and malt categories already covered. Storeveu resolves the right amount from the product record, so a mixed cooler rings correctly without the cashier deciding.

Why does my Connecticut store charge more deposit than my Massachusetts store?

Because the two states set different rates. Connecticut is 10 cents on a broad product list, Massachusetts is 5 cents on a narrower one. Storeveu holds deposit rules per store, so each location applies its own state rule from one shared catalog, which matters for an operator working either side of the border.

Does Connecticut have a local sales tax?

No. Connecticut levies no municipal or county sales tax, so the 6.35% state rate applies everywhere. The rate that does differ is on meals and certain beverages, which ring at 7.35%. Storeveu applies that per department so prepared food and packaged grocery are handled correctly on the same receipt.

What lottery commission rate does Storeveu use for Connecticut?

Connecticut pays a 5% commission on tickets sold plus a 1% commission on tickets cashed. Both are held at state level so every store inherits them, and Storeveu records selling and cashing as distinct revenue streams so the report matches what the Lottery pays.

Common questions

How much does Storeveu cost?

Every plan is priced per store and billed monthly. The software has a 3-month minimum, then runs month to month with no early termination fee. Starter covers the register, the back office and the AI assistant. Growth adds lottery, fuel, loyalty, invoice scanning and tobacco compliance. Restaurant is built for restaurants and bars, and Pro includes every add-on. Current prices are always on the pricing page.

Does Storeveu work offline?

Yes, for cash. The register is offline-first: it keeps ringing cash sales with no internet and uploads them on its own when the connection returns. Card terminals need the internet to reach the processor.

Is there a long-term contract?

The software has a 3-month minimum, then runs month to month with no early termination fee. Card processing is a separate 36-month agreement. Any early exit fee is listed on your application before you sign, and other charges can apply on a default, such as two months with no sales, so read the processing terms first. You can change tiers anytime.

Do I need special hardware?

No. Storeveu runs on standard Windows PCs with common receipt printers, cash drawers and Dejavoo terminals, bring your own, or buy the E15W dual-screen terminal.

How long does it take to switch from my current POS?

Most stores go live in 1-3 weeks. The team imports your catalog and customer list from systems like Square, Clover, Lightspeed or Heartland, usually overnight.

Can I manage multiple stores?

Yes. Run multiple locations from one back office with per-store pricing and inventory, plus a five-tier role hierarchy and custom roles.

Is my store data private and secure?

Every record is scoped to your organization and store, access is permission-gated by role, and one tenant can never see another’s data.

How do I get a demo?

Book a free 15-20 minute guided demo on a fully-loaded store, no obligation, no pressure. Use the contact page to pick a time, or call the sales line.

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