IDT’s NRS Platform Posts 4% Same-Store Sales Gain, $2.4B in May
IDT•IDT’s NRS POS network recorded a 4.0% same-store sales increase year-over-year in May alongside a 2.3% rise in average item prices. The platform processed $2.4 billion in sales across 154 million transactions—a 13% year-over-year gain—through approximately 39,600 terminals at 34,300 retailers.
1. May Same-Store Sales Performance
In May 2026, NRS POS same-store sales grew 4.0% year-over-year, up from a 3.9% gain in April. Unit sales rose 0.5% versus the prior year while average transactions per store dipped 0.5%, though baskets increased 2.7% sequentially into the summer season.
2. May Transaction Volume and Sales Value
The NRS network processed $2.4 billion in sales across 154 million transactions during May, marking a 13% year-over-year increase. These figures were generated by roughly 39,600 active terminals scanning purchases at about 34,300 independent retailers nationwide.
3. Category and Regional Trends
Warm weather boosted hydration and refreshment categories, with frozen novelties, sports drinks, sparkling water and energy beverages posting solid gains. Tobacco products—including cigarettes and nicotine pouches—and prepared cocktails also led year-over-year growth, while the strongest regional performance came from Raleigh-Durham, Detroit, Chicago, New York and Philadelphia.
4. Implications for IDT
The robust sales and transaction growth at NRS underscores accelerating demand for its POS platform, potentially driving higher revenue and profitability within IDT’s payments and analytics segment. Consistent same-store sales gains and broad category strength may enhance investor confidence in IDT’s subsidiary performance.
