self-checkout systems

Make it easy: Optimizing the checkout process

If everything runs smoothly here, customers and retailers are happy: at the checkout. This requires the best technologies. These can be seen at EuroCIS.

Customers should be able to finish their shopping as comfortably as possible. Contactless and mobile payment as well as self-checkout can contribute to this. The possibilities for retailers have evolved extremely quickly. EuroCIS shows the ...

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 ...

Explore DataVan’s latest revolutionary retail solutions at EuroCIS 2018

Self-checkout, universal tablet docking, and lightweight POS terminals

DataVan, one of the world’s leading retail and hospitality touch-point technology providers, is pleased to join EuroCIS 2018 in Düsseldorf to showcase its new range of self-service kiosk terminals, multi-purpose touchscreen terminals, and ...

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 ...

Retail of the future: technologies for a smart customer journey

Video report shows trends of EuroCIS 2018

The customer is the focus of tomorrow's Customer Journey. Retailers can use interactive, virtual and personalized offers to attract and inspire customers at home, especially in the digital age. We have tried out the latest technologies in the ...

4POS SCO-400 EveryPLACE

Where is EveryPLACE?

... in all places where your customers are, when they register and pay for their own purchases. 4POS has developed the 4POS SCO-400 EveryPLACE, a self-checkout solution which is highly responsive to the needs of customer-centric ...

“Just walk out“: the invisible payment process

Pay automatically with zero-click payment and smart store technologies

Retailers are constantly looking for solutions that make payments easier and more automated. After all, an easy payment process also makes it easier to spend money, at least when it comes to small amounts and quantities. According to a study by ...

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 ...

Retail self-checkout systems hold untapped potential

Fundamental willingness to use self-checkout systems is distinctly greater than the actual percentage of users

Germans mostly know self-checkout systems (SCO) from their visits to IKEA. Yet by now, supermarkets and some drug store chains have also started to let customers scan their own products. Even so, both customers and retailers continue to be ...

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 ...

Smart scanning solutions

Zebra Technologies at EuroShop 2017

Zebra Technologies is a company well known for always staying right at the front - continually improving existing products in a wide range to enable retailers to remain at the cutting edge in their capacity to serve their customers. ...

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 ...

New research shows NCR leads in self-checkout and EPOS technology

NCR grows share of self-checkout shipments in key markets

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) leads the world in self-checkout (SCO) technology, according to research published by strategic research and consulting firm RBR. NCR, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies, saw shipment growth in key ...

NCR and Re-Vision give shoppers a more convenient checkout experience

Reinventing the checkout experience through the introduction of NCR’s FastLane Mobile Shopper powered by Re-Vision

This innovative new application gives retailers the ability to offer consumers a scan-as-you-shop option using either a store-provided device or the consumer’s own iOS or Android mobile phone. After scanning each of their items, the consumer ...

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 ...

"A significant development of the payment processes in retail"

Interview with Christoph von Lingen, Country Sales Leader at Toshiba

Self Checkout still has not had its breakthrough in Germany - though it may nonetheless be worthwhile to invest in the necessary infrastructure. Christoph von Lingen from Toshiba explains in this interview, which developments can be expected in the next few years in the checkout area.

Self-checkout system with flexible, convertible design

Latest self-checkout solution from NCR provides retailers with more capability than ever before

NCR announced the launch of NCR FastLane SelfServ Checkout Release 6, the new addition to the family of NCR self-checkout solutions. The system is focused on improving the checkout experience giving retailers more capability than ever before.

Unicoop Firenze delivers award winning shopping experience

Using NCR app and omnichannel software platform

Unicoop’s mobile shopper implementation receives a retail technology award at EuroCIS for its seamless self-service shopping experience across in-store, online and mobile channels.

NCR: Omnichannel is now mainstream

In 2012, omnichannel was not a top priority for retailers.

ITL returns to retail at EuroCIS 2016

ITL’s SMART range of products are ideal for the high volume applications of the retail sector

Building on the success of exhibiting at EuroCis for the first time last year, Innovative Technology Ltd. is set to return to the world’s largest international retail event in 2016.

MERKUR rolls out Self-Checkouts and software

First supermarket chain in the region to fully embrace self-checkout technology

MERKUR, a leading Austrian supermarket chain that is part of the German REWE Group, will deploy 100 innovative NCR self-checkout solutions with associated NCR self-checkout software in about 45 stores in the course of 2016.

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 ...

“88 percent of customers prefer to use self-service systems at the table as opposed to at a kiosk”

Interview with Justin Guinn, Market Researcher, Software Advice

Self-Service is not only a trend in retail, but also in restaurants. We spoke with Justin Guinn, market researcher at Software Advice, a company that offers insights on restaurant POS systems about his recent report on the topic. Mr. Guinn, ...

Toshiba and ITAB join forces for innovation in checkout

Expansion of checkout options enable global retail stores to dramatically improve customer experience

Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions announces the launch of a global alliance with ITAB Shop Concept AB to bring together Toshiba’s checkout technology and thought leadership as a global market share leader in point of sale (POS) with ...

20 percent of millenials do not like interacting with cashiers during checkout

Nearly half would like to see more self-service kiosks at every retail location

Retale, a location-based mobile platform connecting more than 3.5 million shoppers with their favorite major retailers locally, today announced the results of a new commissioned study examining consumer self-service checkout adoption among ...

FUJITSU U-Scan Genesis II Self-Checkout receives consumer satisfaction scores exceeding 90 percent

Successful completion of field trials leads to availability across North America

Fujitsu announced the successful completion of a customer pilot test of the FUJITSU U-Scan Genesis II Self-Checkout Solution with Food City, K-VA-T Food Stores, Inc. The U-Scan Genesis II hardware and software solution exceeded all ...

"Customers increasingly use their own mobile devices in the store"

Interview with Stefan Clemens, Area Sales Leader Retail and Ralf Kluth, Software Sales Specialist, NCR Retail

Omnichannel commerce presents brick-and-mortar retailers in particular with new challenges. In this interview, Stefan Clemens, Area Sales Leader Retail (CE) and Ralf Kluth, Software Sales Specialist, NCRRetail, explain how retailers can holistically ...

Greater service through next generation self-checkout

The Co-operative food uses Wincor's self checkout solution CINEO

The Co-operative, a British national food retailer, has chosen to implement the CINEO self-checkout solution by Wincor Nixdorf in its high street stores and local community locations across the UK. The next generation self-service solution is ...

NCR helps smaller banks increase customer service levels with expanded range of solutions

NCR offers hosted digital signage, kiosk and managed services solutions via its solution partners to help increase the competitiveness of community banks and credit unions

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today launched an expanded suite of digital signage, kiosk and managed services that have been tailored to the community banks and credit union market. The solutions are being made available via NCR solution partners who ...

Partners successful with mobile terminals from Hoeft & Wessel

Prizes awarded

Hoeft & Wessel AG has awarded prizes to several partners for successful co-operation in marketing mobile Skeye brand terminals. At the Hoeft & Wessel Solution Days in Munich, the company Warok GmbH was awarded the prize for "Value added ...

Hoeft & Wessel: New partner Telis reinforces Italian business

Exclusive partner for mobile solutions from Skeye

The road from Hoeft & Wessel leads to Rome: The IT hardware and software specialist for ticketing, parking and mobile solutions has acquired an additional partner with a view to reinforcing its successful business in southern Europe and Italy. With ...

Smarter use of store technology gives retailers a head start in race to attract holiday shoppers

NCR consumer research says Americans wish for more assistance in the aisles, greater flexibility across channels this holiday season

As U.S. retailers head toward Black Friday and face increasing competition to woo time-starved and value-conscious shoppers, those using technology that frees up associates to spend more time in the store helping customers and enable seamless ...

Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong Partners with Wincor Nixdorf as Sole ATM Provider

Self-service network monitored by software to enhance customer service Standard Chartered Bank Hong Kong is relying exclusively on Wincor Nixdorf ATM technology to provide transactional banking services at offsite locations and branches in Hong ...

NCR helps Unicoop Firenze unify digital and physical channels through converged retailing

New software provides the largest Italian cooperative retailer with consistent pricing, promotion and seamless transaction across channels

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) announced that Unicoop Firenze, the largest Italian cooperative retailer, has completed its implementation of the NCR Sales Transaction Services (STS) module of its latest store automation software, NCR Retail Transaction ...

Hoeft & Wessel successful in Switzerland

In the lead with ticketing systems, car park and mobile terminals - Company exhibits latest ticketing solutions at the suissetraffic trade fair in Bern

Switzerland is becoming increasingly important for the business activities of the Hoeft & Wessel Group. The IT and engineering technology specialist for ticketing, parking and mobile solutions is one of the leading providers of ticketing systems, ...

New NCR customer to run ATMs on CO-OP Financial Services’ network

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today announced that Redwood Credit Union, a $1.9 billion credit union that serves 200,000 members in San Francisco and the North Bay, will deploy NCR SelfServ ATMs as replacements to 30 currently installed machines, ...

NCR introduces personalization platform for self-checkout terminals

Industry first enables retail marketers to deliver promotions more effectively, reduce check-out times and enhance consumer loyalty

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) today announced the industry’s first software platform to offer a personalized experience for consumers at self-checkout based on a consumer’s individual preferences. Through this ability, retailers can ...

EuroShop 2011: NCR provides an insight into the new world of c-tailing

Comprehensive innovations for an exceptional shopping experience at the POS as well as for successful converged retail and sustainable interaction with consumers

NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) will showcase its comprehensive and innovative range of solutions for the retail sector at EuroShop from February 26 to March 2, 2011 in hall 6, booth # B75. The NCR booth at the leading international retail trade fair in ...

Manufacturers assist self-checkouts with analyses and strategies

Interview with Hanno Kallmeyer, EMEA Store Business Consultant for NCR GmbH

The big hardware manufacturers turn more and more into corporate consultants. For some time now IBM, Wincor, Toshiba or NCR are generating only a portion of their revenues with new hardware. Next to customer service, software is getting ever more ...