Tag: point of sale

February 29, 2024

The point-of-sale (POS) system has always been the one truly indispensable technology for any merchant, large or small. The centrality of the POS has led both retailers and solution providers to integrate it with other fundamental operational systems, from inventory […]

February 3, 2023

Co-op and PayPal have partnered up to give shoppers extended choice when it comes to paying at checkout. The solution is now available for shoppers as a payment option for purchases of online home delivery orders and Click and Collect […]

December 2, 2022

Amazon is hoping to spark the interest of a wider range of industries for its cashier-less tech, Just Walk Out, a company vice president said. Just Walk Out (JWO) technology uses a combination of AI and machine learning to keep […]

November 18, 2021

Amazon’s decision to block all payments from Visa cards issued in the UK marks a “a turning point in the modern economy,” according to GoCardless director of product marketing Siamac Rezaiezadeh. Rezaiezadeh has described the move as the “moment retailers […]

November 2, 2021

Perhaps you’ve heard of the experience economy. It doesn’t just refer to experiences like bungee jumping or white water rafting, but rather, encompasses the consumer desire for a valuable end-to-end brand experience. Research finds that customer experience is the number […]

October 18, 2021

As superheroes continue to wow us with their skill, fortitude and ingenuity to protect and defend, it makes us think about the superpower click-to-brick retailers need to call on to protect their hard-won, valuable market share from competitors and the […]

September 10, 2021

Amazon is set to its very own point-of-sale (POS) system as it takes aim at rival Shopify’s small business customers. According to a new report from Business Insider, the retail giant has created an internal task force to develop the […]

March 31, 2021

PayPal has announced it is giving customers the chance to ‘checkout with crypto’ at its 29 million merchants for everyday purchases. The service, which is currently only available to consumers in the US, will enable the payment of goods with […]

March 29, 2021

Nike has announced plans to sever ties with a further seven major retailers including Urban Outfitters and Macy’s as it continues its relentless shift towards direct-to-consumer sales. The sportswear giant has announced that its goods will no longer be stocked […]

March 23, 2021

Imagr, a New Zealand based tech startup, has vowed to take on Amazon Fresh and break into the UK grocery market after opening its first European office in Amsterdam. The Amazon Fresh rival has already agreed deals with two European […]

February 22, 2021

New “hygienic interface” technology could drastically increase the number of safe interactions customers can have with self-service checkouts before they need cleaning. Design agency Special Projects has developed an algorithm designed to significantly change the way customers interact with self-checkouts, […]

February 2, 2021

Amazon is expanding the rollout of its biometric palm scanning system to more of its branded stores, allowing customers to pay with nothing but their hands. Amazon One was launched in September last year at two Amazon Go convenience stores […]

June 8, 2020

Touch-free “contactless” payments in stores and at vending machines are gaining popularity with U.S. shoppers and retailers during the pandemic, because the coronavirus can stay viable on many surfaces for hours or even days. Waving an NFC-enabled card or smartphone […]

October 14, 2019

How many customer loyalty programs are you signed up to? How many are you aware of? The loyalty program has become an embedded part of the retail industry. Most shoppers are aware of at least one or two customer loyalty […]

September 5, 2019

If you’re working in retail marketing, it’s very easy to get swept up in a sea of omnichannel beacons, experiential stores and the proliferation of the Internet of Things (IoT) in stores like Amazon Go. While the future is exciting, […]

August 3, 2017

HP Inc. has unveiled an all-in-one point-of-sale (POS) system, the HP ElitePOS, aimed at transforming the in-store experience for customers, while offering a sleek, modern design hat seamlessly integrates with high-end retail aesthetics. With e-commerce influencing consumers’ shopping experiences, brick and mortar […]

May 16, 2017

Point of sale (POS) software is basically the software used by brick and mortar shops when conducting sales. It may be connected to the cash register or installed in a computer or tablet to take the place of a cash […]

May 4, 2017

A good point-of-sale (POS) system is essential when you run a retail business. But what makes a POS system good when you are a retailer? At its most basic, a POS allows you to accept payments (including chip cards and […]

March 24, 2017

Smart retailers have smart business apps in their arsenals. Here are eleven fantastic tools for retail businesses, all of which have free trials (or are free altogether). Hootsuite Staying on top of social media can make your head spin. Hootsuite […]

March 15, 2017

Cash and coins may not yet be a thing of the past, but if the big names in commerce have their way they’re sure on the path to obsolescence. The past year has seen a massive leap towards a cashless […]