Mobile-first Approach: Not Just For Small Shops Anymore
Blog + Thought Leadership on POS Trends
The COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden 8.5% decline in adoption of mobile POS systems, but implementation will accelerate in the next four years. By 2025, the mPOS installed base will grow by 20%, according to an IHL Group projection. Retailers...
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Why Retailers Should Include Cash Payments as Part of Their Post Pandemic Payment Strategy?
The pandemic has brought new energy to the cashless movement, but cash still isn't going away. Too many people, especially the elderly as well as the unbanked and underbanked, depend on legal tender for their purchases. That's because cash is...
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Seven Retail Predictions for 2021
The U.S. and global economies saw significant upheaval because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from grocery, the retail industry took the brunt of the pandemic. The challenges were widespread and resulted in an alarming number of both temporary and permanent...
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Loss Prevention and Other Benefits of Intelligent Cash Drawers
The retail cash drawer evolved from a basic wooden box with a bell to a metal box to a secure, intelligent device that keeps track of currency amounts by cashier and transaction and helps retailers improve their operations. One of...
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A Long Recovery: Restaurants Coping with the Impact COVID-19
Restaurants are reopening in states that were hit hard with COVID-19 restrictions. Social-distancing policies are not allowing restaurants to return to pre-pandemic operation levels, in most cases they are being forced to function at no more than 50% capacity. Restaurants...
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Coin Shortage Pinches Convenience, Grocery and Retail Merchants
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a number of temporary shortages, including toilet paper, disinfectants and even meat. But one shortage most people likely haven't noticed is affecting retail segments like convenience stores, gas stations and dollar stores. The U.S. coin...
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Understanding Responsible Manufacturing and Environmental Responsibilities
We have a responsibility to care for and protect the environment in which we operate. We are fully committed to improving environmental performance across all of our business activities and will encourage our suppliers, business partners, and members of the...
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A RoHS and REACH Primer – Understanding CE Product Requirements for the European Union
So you want to sell your products in the European Union? You've got everything set up and ready to go and then you come across a requirement you have not heard before - something about a "CE" mark on your...
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15 Ergonomic Tips for Employees Working Remote or from Home
During the COVID-19 crisis many of us are relocating to a new work environment, our homes. Working from home is not without challenges, personal and professional. When preparing to work from home we tend to focus on the equipment: laptop,...
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Best Practices for POS Cleaning and Sanitation – How to Help Prevent the Spread of Germs
The Point of Sale can be the heart of many retail and hospitality businesses. By implementing a routine POS hardware and cash drawer cleaning schedule, you can help prevent others from getting sick by the spread of germs. Whether your...
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