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When customers become cashiers

Treading a fine line between traditional and visionary, between checkouts and codes

For years, we have done this in online stores: we fill our shopping cart, click to pay and are excited about our purchase. Thanks to the snabble app - now available at the Knauber Hobbymarkt in Bonn and at IKEA in Frankfurt – consumers can ...

POS machine market growth

Driver: Adoption of mobile devices for POS transaction

The number of POS machines has increased in the past four years following the introduction of chip-embedded payment cards & Personal Identification Number (PIN). Moreover, growth in the number of departmental and retail stores, which is fueling ...

Introducing a new, powerful mobile POS in Posiflex’s MT series

MT-5310W from Posiflex combines the mobility of a tablet with the functionality of a fixed POS terminal. .

Today’s customers have higher expectations than ever when it comes to service. To meet and exceed customers’ ever-growing expectations, Posiflex is pleased to present MT-5310W, the latest addition to the popular MT series: a hybrid ...

Goodbye paper receipts: All documents stored in one app

What happens when the Receipt Provision Ordinance takes effect? We digitize!

They create a lot of work and endless waste: tons of paper receipts from cash registers end up with customers or the waste bin every day. In early 2020, all consumers must be given a purchase receipt in Germany. That’s what the law mandates. ...

Innovative in-store solution for Dublin university

APG Cash Drawer with Retail Solutions installs SMARTtill Cash Management
Technology

APG Cash Drawer, a fast-growing global manufacturer of cash management solutions, announced today their SMARTtill Intelligent Cash Drawer has been installed in Dublin City University’s (DCU) new Londis store as part of its goal to maximize ...

Technology speeds up service and cash counts at Antwerp bakery

An APG case study: POS solution with SMARTtill

Speed is essential in a retail bakery. Peckish patrons don’t want to wait in a queue too long for their pastries and croissants. But speed can lead to mistakes, as cashiers make change for customers in a hurry to get to the next customer. At ...

4POS presents new POS hardware at EuroCIS 2018

POS hardware using notebook technology and modular self-checkout

The requirements for efficient POS solutions are constantly growing. Modular construction methods and a slim design are demanded like never before. In the interview with iXtenso, Rolf Thomann and Günter Baitz from 4POS explain the requirements ...

Stores intelligently connected

Checkpoint showcases a Source-to-Shopper journey at EuroCIS 2018

At EuroCIS 2018, Checkpoint exhibits solutions that fit into four core areas – software, hardware, consumables and services. Retailers visiting the show will be able to explore how the vendor’s unique technologies will help reduce ...

NCR is saying goodbye to the infamous “unexpected item in the bagging area”

NCR celebrates the 20th anniversary of its self-checkout and gives a glimpse of future innovations

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), the global leader in omni-channel solutions, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its first self-checkout installation and looking at what the future will bring for the technology. Amongst others, NCR is tackling the ...

The self-checkout paradox – faster or slower?

Shopping experience feels faster and more efficient even if actual time takes a bit longer

One of the biggest benefits with self-checkouts is that the process feels faster and more convenient. The customers are more prone to leave the store with a smile after a few more minutes by the self-checkouts than after a shorter amount of time ...

Official PGA TOUR stop tees up APG Cash Drawer for the third year

Golf Tournament Patrons experience streamlined checkout with Point-Of-Sale solutions provided by APG and BlueStar

APG Cash Drawer, LLC is proud to have participated for the 3rd time in the PGA’s 2017 Memorial Tournament. The innovative hospitality solution on display included APG’s all-white Vasario™ cash drawers and Square iPad Stands which ...

Retail stores in Dublin eradicate cash shrinkage

An APG case study in partnership with Londis Convenience Stores

Theft is one of the retail world’s biggest challenges. Especially in the independent convenience sector where stores are often manned by a handful of people that are not equipped with the latest security gizmos. In fact, nearly half of ...

Toshiba lifts customer experience & sales for Brookstone

Dynamic content related to the products creates new shopping experience

Brookstone has loyal shoppers throughout the United States and Puerto Rico that are well acquainted with the retailer’s unique selection of innovative and lifestyle products, but Brookstone executives were seeking to dramatically broaden their ...

Star Micronics revolutionises POS terminal device choice

Direct iPad receipt printing via standard iPad / iPhone / iPod USB lightning cable

Today, retailers have the choice of a traditional POS terminal or new and innovative tablet POS which has taken great strides in recent years to provide the flexibility and mobility increasingly required within retail environments. However, it has ...

How efficient is cash handling in your store?

Checklist of things for optimised cash handling

Are you a store owner or manager? Then there’s a significant chance that you can hugely streamline your cash handling and store operations. Here is a checklist of things for optimised cash handling – can you tick off all the points? ...

7 reasons why self-checkout is beneficial

More efficiency and better profits for the store

Many stores already have a system for self-service checkout, but just as many still cling to the cashier system. In this article, we list seven reasons why self-service checkouts are winning over the traditional staffed tills. They are simply more ...

APG Cash Drawer hires Director of SMARTtill Technology Sales

Global cash management solution manufacturer accelerates SMARTtill technology sales activity with new hire

APG Cash Drawer announced today the addition of Robert Banker to the position of Director of SMARTtill Technology Sales. In his role, Robert will lead the US sales and strategy around the innovative new SMARTtill Solution to retailers throughout the ...

Enhanced customer service through productivity savings

An APG case study in partnership with Grupo Compostelana

Grupo Compostelana is a family owned restaurant chain on the Canary Islands providing excellent food and hospitality to its customers. Some of the restaurants specialize in pizza or fish whilst other provide a variety of food in a very warm, ...

Tablet solutions at POS gain popularity in the market as their benefits become better known

As cash system in general or used as mobile consultancy terminal – the demand is high

QUAD GmbH now presents the new generation of the highly successful 10“ tablet model range. ...

European retail trade shows – no signs of slowing down

Technology vendors are really keen to showcase their cutting-edge products

Go back five or ten years and you would have thought that businesses would see less value in attending trade shows in the modern digital world; where information is instantly at our fingertips thanks to the internet. In fact, the opposite is ...

QUAD GmbH experiences a successful performance at EuroShop 2017

Consulting + POS Distribution

APG presents new cash drawer models at EuroShop 2017

APG Cash Drawer expands global product portfolio with new suite of general application products at EuroShop 2017

APG Cash Drawer, a rapidly growing global manufacturer of cash drawer and cash management solutions, will be exhibiting at Europe’s leading retail technology show, EuroShop, 5th-9th March, 2017. In Hall 6 at Messe Düsseldorf, APG will be ...

Toshiba enables brilliant commerce at EuroShop 2017

Toshiba to demonstrate new innovative retail solutions in Hall 6, Stand C41

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. and its parent organization, Toshiba TEC Corporation (TTEC), will showcase a broad variety of retail solutions in Hall 6, Stand C41 during EuroShop, the world’s No. 1 retail trade fair, held 5 – 9 ...

‘Xanten Oktoberfest’: Powerful, robust Posiflex XT-3815 POS Terminals

Continuously growing since, the attraction now pulls 60.000 visitors on four weekends

Oktoberfest, POS

Self-Checkouts: Retail chain Magnit and NCR

The largest Russian retailer rolls out technology in further stores

NCR Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies announces the expansion of its cooperation with the largest Russian retail chain Magnit on the installation SelfServ checkouts in its retail stores. The current project includes ...

COMPUTEX 2016: Posiflex highlights POS technology solutions portfolio

Including the winner of the Red Dot Award 2016 all-in-one POS

Posiflex Technology, Inc. a leading global brand in the design and manufacture of POS solutions and peripherals, will be highlighting its next generation hardware portfolio, including the winner of the Red Dot Award 2016 all-in-one POS, at COMPUTEX ...

Intelligent cash drawer is honored in UK

Cash Bases wins prestigious "Enterprise in Innovation" award

Cash Bases Limited has won the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation 2016 for itsSMARTtill™ Intelligent Cash Drawer. The award signifies another great accolade in the history of this company. A global provider of cash management ...

Third Red Dot recognition in consecutive years

Posiflex wins prestigious Red Dot Award for new all-in-one space-saving POS terminal

Posiflex Technology has been recognised by the internationally renowned Red Dot Award: Product Design 2016 for its latest compact, all-in-one POS terminal – model HS-3510W.

The new center of connected commerce

Verifone Carbon combines elegant design into an integrated POS solution

Verifone is set to launch Verifone Carbon– a flexible and integrated POS that leverages powerful capabilities and applications to transform the checkout process into an experience for merchants and consumers.

Posiflex showcases extensive POS portfolio

Latest product innovations for retail at EuroCIS 2016

Posiflex Technology will be exhibiting its full POS portfolio and revealing the latest POS product innovations at EuroCIS 2016, the world’s leading Retail Trade Fair for Retail Technology, from 23-25 February 2016.

Zalando selects AURES

Online apparel platform marks the expansion of its brick & mortar retailing

Since 2012, Zalando has transformed itself into a multi-channel presence with the opening of a Berlin store. A second Zalando Outlet (zOutlet) store, in Frankfurt, has now opened, enabling the group to meet its customers face-to-face in two major cities. In the two Zalando Outlet stores, customer purchases are now processed with the new Sango i5 point-of-sale system.

APG launches SMARTtill at NRF 2016 New York

Automation to reduce cash-loss and increase in-store productivity

APG Cash Drawer, LLC, a global manufacturer of cash drawer solutions and other POS related products, announces the launch of SMARTtill™ automation technology at NRF 2016 in New York.

The modular K-Class Flex POS and weighing system moves into the second generation

The successor to the first in 2011 introduced system is equipped with the proven components of the KH II scale series and thus performs even better

Bizerba presents the second generation of its modular K-Class Flex. The successor to the first in 2011 introduced system is equipped with the proven components of the KH II scale series and thus performs even better. During development, Bizerba also ...

Albert Heijn opens first self-checkout supermarket

Staff has time to help customers

In October, the Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn opened its first supermarket in Amsterdam which relies 100 percent on self-scanning and self-checkout by the customer. In the new supermarket at the shopping street Weteringschans customers can ...

Sainsbury's responds to current shopping trends

New store layout and more checkout options are tested

A supermarket moves with the times: Sainsbury's is now testing new ways to respond to the changing demands of today's customers at six locations in the United Kingdom. The most important new features are an extensive adaptation of the ...

Toshiba redesigns key POS platforms

Top selling Toshiba POS systems offer new design and enhanced performance

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions today announced that the company’s Together Commerce portfolio of retail store solutions welcome the TCx700 and TCx300 platforms, incorporating a modern design, enhanced performance and new names (formerly ...

Posiflex Announces New Partnership with ForPOS for Great Britain

Global POS brand signs distribution agreement with new distributor to expand business

Posiflex is announcing a new distributor, ForPOS Limited, for Great Britain. Along with the existing partner, DED Limited, the newly reinforced distribution network will enable Posiflex to extend its coverage and strengthen representation throughout ...

EMV Deadline: Will SMB Retailers Be Ready in Time?

Though its October 2015 deadline looms near, many smaller U.S. retailers still aren’t compliant with the new EMV payment standard. In fact, in Software Advice's December 2014 report on the EMV preparedness levels of small ...

Next Generation POS: The role of cash and ePayments

How to match a cash drawer to your retail environment

Mobility and payment are hot topics in retail, With tablets making major inroads into store environments and mobile wallet finally gaining traction, transactions can occur anywhere increasing convenience for customers and ...

POS Solutions as a Service: A viable model?

VARs have concerns of how to fund a HaaS model

How would you like to pay for that cash drawer? Increasingly, consumers prefer to pay for technology purchases through leasing or financing to avoid large up-front cash outlays. At APG Cash Drawer, we recognize the POS market is heading in that ...

Thin-bility creates service opportunities for POS VARs

Thin-bility benefits both shoppers and merchants

In the highly competitive retail space, businesses must do all they can to improve the shopping experience. Consumers have plenty of choices, and making a purchase can be as easy as a few taps on a smartphone or tablet screen. Shoppers have grown ...