One of the biggest challenges retailers face is the cost of handling cash. Between counting cash repeatedly, reconciling cash drawer amounts, and transporting bills and coins to the bank, a lot of time and money is spent on managing the...
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12 POS Jargon Terms You Should Know
Jargon - curse or blessing? That really depends on how much, and in which context, you use it. No question, jargon can be effective among people who share common interests and knowledge, providing a kind of shorthand that gets the...
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New POS Security Requirements Affect Industry Partners
Retail businesses are constantly under attack by cybercriminals trying to steal payment card data - and in some cases, retailers are making it easier for hackers to succeed. In fact, credit card company Visa has found that improperly installed POS...
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APG Cash Drawer & Cash Bases Together on the Rise – By the Numbers
In September 2015, APG and Cash Bases merged - becoming a global cash management solution provider.The new company provides its customer with a centralized sales team in Europe, a complete line of cash drawer products with over 25,000 unique offerings...
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5 Best Email Practices Retailers Can Use Boost Post-Holiday Shopping
According to the National Retail Federation, 2015 holiday sales increased 3 percent to $626.1 billion. Now that the holiday season is over, what can retailers do to keep customers spending? By keeping up marketing efforts and promotion with a carefully...
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5 POS Trends to Look for in 2016
It's the time of year for predictions, so let's consult our crystal ball to see what 2016 may have in store for the POS/cash management industry. For the most part, what we will see is a continuation of the major...
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Mobile Payments Technology Needs a Boost
Mobility is a computing inevitability. Look around and you're bound to see someone using a WiFi connection or sticking their nose in a smartphone. So why is adoption of mobile technology slower than expected at the point of sale? Several...
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EMV Update: Most Merchants Aren’t Ready
The shift to EMV (EuroPay MasterCard and Visa) payment cards became official on Oct. 1, but you could be excused for missing it. Despite all of the discussion over the past few years about this event, some cardholders still don't...
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How Secure is Your Mobile POS?
One of the most common questions regarding the use of tablets and smartphones in mobile POS systems is, "How secure are they?" The answer depends on the installation. The PCI (Payment Card Industry) list of validated applications so far does...
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Creating Customer Loyalty Today and in the Future
Steve Cuntz, the CEO of BlueStar, one of our largest distribution partners says often that there is no single action or event that contributes to their success. It's the continual actions and efforts of their employees every day that creates...
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