State sales tax
5.5%
Set per department so prepared food, grocery and general merchandise each ring at the right rate without cashier judgement.
Maine · ME
POS built for Maine convenience, grocery and liquor stores
Storeveu arrives with Maine's rules loaded: the 5.5% sales tax, the two tier bottle deposit including the 15 cent wine and spirits rate, Maine Lottery commission and settlement, and 21+ checks on alcohol and tobacco.
Serving independent retailers across Portland, Lewiston, Bangor, Auburn, Biddeford and the rest of Maine.
Maine rules, already configured
These are the settings an ME store has to get right. Storeveu ships with them in place rather than leaving them for you to build.
Bottle deposit
5 cents, or 15 cents on wine and spirits
Maine is a two tier state: 5 cents on most containers up to 32 oz, and 15 cents on glass wine and spirits bottles up to 50 oz. Storeveu picks the right rate from the product itself, so the cashier never chooses between them.
Lottery commission
5% on sales
Held at state level and inherited by every Maine store. Books settle on the state schedule and end of shift scans reconcile each active book.
Alcohol and tobacco age
21 and over
Date of birth prompt at the register on both categories, with the scan data trail tobacco programs expect.
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 Maine 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
- Maine lottery settlement shown end to end
- Straight answer on what it costs
Book a ME demo
Takes 60 seconds. We reply within 2 hours.
Maine questions
Does Storeveu handle the Maine 15 cent deposit on wine and spirits?
Yes, and it is the reason a generic POS struggles here. Maine charges 5 cents on most containers up to 32 oz but 15 cents on glass wine and spirits bottles up to 50 oz. Storeveu resolves the rate from the product record, so a cashier ringing a mixed basket never has to know which tier applies.
What lottery commission rate does it use for Maine?
The 5% sales commission is set at state level and inherited by every Maine store, with a per store override available when an agreement differs. Commission is worked out at settlement so it reconciles against what the Maine Lottery actually pays.
Will it work in a store with a slow or unreliable connection?
Yes, for cash. The register is offline first. It keeps ringing cash sales with no internet at all and uploads them on its own when the connection returns, which matters in rural Maine where the line is not always up. Card terminals need the internet to reach the processor.
Is Storeveu used by stores in Portland and northern Maine?
Yes. Storeveu is built for New England independent retail and runs in stores across Maine, from Portland and Lewiston up through Bangor. Ask for a reference store near you on the demo call.
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.