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Feb 12, 2020

By Stephen Bergeron

The Evolution of Retailing through The “Cash Perspective”

APG Leadership Provides Insights on the Future The following interview with APG's Paul Griffiths, President and CEO; Andrew Carr, Managing Director of APG Europe and Stephen Bergeron, V.P. of Global Marketing and SMARTtill® Business Development, was issued by Ben Giese...

Jan 30, 2020

By Andrew Carr

Cash is Clearly Still in Demand in Europe

Understanding the Current State of Cash Usage in Europe Cash usage in Europe varies substantially when analysing individual regions. In Italy, 83% of all POS transactions were paid for by cash, with Germany following at 75% due to their dominant...

Dec 16, 2019

By Paul Griffiths

Seven Retail Trends to Watch in 2020

The business outlook for the new year is positive. Despite rumblings about a possible recession, the effects of a trade war and an ongoing transformation in retail, the market is showing strong signs of stability. This bodes well for retailers...

Nov 18, 2019

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8 Things to Know About Firewall Configuration

Cyber attacks often target retailers because retailers process a lot of personal data from payment cards that can be used for identity theft, fraud and other nefarious purposes. This puts a lot of pressure on retailers to maintain a strong...

Nov 14, 2019

By Stephen Bergeron

Physical Retail Isn’t Dead, but It’s Changing

Appearances are often misleading, and that has certainly been the case with the retail industry. Despite predictions of its demise, retail is here to stay. However, it is undergoing a profound transformation to meet shopper demand for a "frictionless, tech-driven...

Oct 28, 2019

By Stephen Bergeron

Five Customer Experience Considerations for Retailers

Anyone can sell a product, and customers have plenty of choices when making a purchase. So how does a retailer stand out from the crowd to keep customers coming back? It all comes down to the kind of customer experience...

Oct 16, 2019

By Stephen Bergeron

Seven Password Best Practices for Retailers

No one likes to use passwords, but they are critical to securing access to systems with valuable business data. Retailers, like any other business, should require passwords as part of their security policies to protect POS systems, backroom applications, customer...

Sep 30, 2019

By Robert Banker

Nine Things POS Solution Providers Should Consider Before Getting Started with Digital Marketing

Many point-of-sale solution providers lack the budget or resources to dedicate a digital marketing plan. While an online presence is essential to doing business, there are certain tactics to consider before starting a digital marketing plan. Some strategies can be...

Sep 17, 2019

By Stephen Bergeron

Sight and Sound Help Your Point of Sale Business Go Round

We're all storytellers. It's ingrained in us from birth. Stories are used to teach, comfort, and entertain. Aside from being in person, video is one of the best mediums of communication we have. Using sight and sound, video has been...

Sep 3, 2019

By Stephen Bergeron

Seven Shortcomings of Cash Alternatives

A cashless society is being touted as more convenient where payment mishaps and pitfalls will be limited. However, the reality surrounding this ideology is not based in fact. If alternatives to cash were demonstrably better in all respects, by now...