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Alberta’s Best Cannabis POS, Inventory Management & eCommerce Software

Alberta's cannabis retailers looking for the most-trusted cannabis POS and Inventory Management platform for their stores require point-of-sale software that solves the burden of compliance and challenges of operating in Canada’s most competitive market, and Cova POS is your ideal solution. Moreover, Cova eComm lets you navigate Alberta's online age-gating regulations in the most compliant manner on your cannabis website and also keeps customer information safe. Built specifically for the cannabis industry by a Canadian company, Cova POS is the most popular cannabis POS in Alberta, used in more than 50% of stores, from single-location independent stores to Canada’s largest cannabis retail franchise.

Q & A

1. How does Cova help with monthly AGLC compliance reports?

Cova generates easy 1-click compliance reports that contain all the data required each month by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor & Cannabis Commission. Cova also offers diagnostic reports so retailers can easily investigate what’s going into their Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis compliance reports in more detail.

2. What POS features help Alberta cannabis retailers simplify compliance?

To keep stores compliant with Canada’s Cannabis Act and AGLC regulations, Cova POS features several automated safeguards. A built-in ID scanner and purchase limit alerts ensure Alberta’s customers are of legal age and only able to purchase the legally allowed amount of cannabis. Product equivalencies are automatically calculated for edibles and concentrates. Operational hours can also be set to prohibit sales outside allowed times. These features greatly reduce the risk of human error and license suspension.

3. Which features help streamline cannabis store operations?

Cova’s award-winning user interface is easy to learn and allows Alberta budtenders to create and complete fast transactions. The system’s offline mode ensures that even in stores with unreliable Wi-Fi, sales can continue uninterrupted. Detailed reports-on-demand and mobile dashboards allow owners and operators to make fast, confident decisions to improve efficiency and profits.

4. I’ve never run a cannabis store. What help is available for first-time retailers?

Getting good help can be a challenge, especially when you don’t know the right questions to ask. Cova has helped hundreds of Alberta stores open and run successfully. We go beyond setting your system and training your staff how to use it. We share insights and industry best practices to help you streamline your operation and avoid costly mistakes. We offer remote-assisted and on-site launch options, and free ongoing support.

5. What sets Cova apart from other cannabis POS systems?

Many cannabis POS companies are tech startups with limited experience and resources. The risk: they could be bought out or go out of business at any time. While Cova has the agility and entrepreneurial spirit vital for adapting to evolving regulations and market feedback, we also have the resources and financial backing of an established company. We leverage the enterprise-capable infrastructure of our parent company, which allows us to offer the most sophisticated and secure retail management platform in the industry.

6. What sets Cova apart from POS systems that are not built for the cannabis industry?

POS systems that work well in restaurants and other retail establishments may be cheaper, but they do not help keep you compliant or enable you to run an efficient cannabis retail operation. Cova is a compliance-first company; we work closely with the AGLC to understand Alberta regulations and keep our system updated as they change. We offer 1-click AGLC reports and built-in automation to help retailers reduce human error and simplify compliance.

“Cova helps us improve efficiency and provides us a multitude of tools to run our business. I’m impressed with how fast transactions are, how intuitive and easy to learn the system is, and how we always feel heard when we provide feedback. Cova is constantly improving the product.”

Justin Woo, Founder and CEO, Alberta

Features

Compliance Reporting

Generate 1-click AGLC monthly reports, auto-populating all the required data in the correct format.

Automated Safeguards

Purchase limit alerts, built-in ID scanning, and operational hours settings help automate compliance and prevent human error.

Ongoing Development

A built-for-cannabis POS should have development teams working to keep pace with changing regulations and in-demand features.

Inventory Tracking

Improve efficiency and reduce risks with accurate inventory management.

Easy-to-Use POS

Our award-winning UI design is loved by budtenders. We hear it all the time, Cova is easy to learn, intuitive, and exceptionally fast.

Gift Card Programs

Earn new customers and nurture long term relationships with branded gift cards to boost revenue and deals that show frequent buyers or special customer segments you care.

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