Redefining Cash? It’s More than Bills and Coins The word “cash” brings to mind bank notes and coins. But we also use the term to mean something other than legal tender – usually in a comparative context. For instance, a...
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Retail and Hospitality Trends to Watch After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Robert Banker, Director of smarttill® and Partner Sales at apg®, is a retail technology veteran with extensive experience in solution sales of retail technologies. Robert discusses the impact the COVID-19 pandemic will have on the retail and hospitality industries, as...
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The Future of Innovation of Cash Drawers in Retail
The following interview with Andrew Carr, Managing Director of APG Europe was issued by Ben Giese from Ixtenso; a retail media partner. Andrew Carr discusses the envisaged trajectory of cash drawer innovation and serving the retail requirements unique to boutique,...
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Personalization: Shoppers Will Share Data But Trust Is Essential
As retailers embark on personalization strategies, they must prove themselves trustworthy. Shoppers are willing to share personal data so long as they believe retailers will protect and use the data for the right reasons. Personalization strategies are central to making...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Why Cash Won’t Disappear Any Time Soon
The debate over whether we should become a cashless society shows no signs of abating soon, but in the meantime plenty of compelling reasons remain for using cash in a variety of situations. While some businesses are embracing cashless payments,...
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Six POS Industry Trends to Watch in 2018
With a new year getting under way, it's a good time to consider the major trends affecting our industry. 2018 promises to be another action-packed year, especially in the retail space, where much disruption is taking place thanks to the...
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