POS Solutions & Cash Drawers for Retail
Create the Ultimate Customer Experience
According to Statista, by the end of 2024, U.S. retail sales surged to an impressive $7.38 trillion, a 2.5% rate of growth year-over-year. As retail footprints continue to expand, optimizing cash handling efficiencies- from front-end transactions to back-office reconciliations- becomes crucial. Explore apg’s cutting-edge POS solutions to revolutionize your retail landscape. Enhance operational productivity, ensure secure cash management, and significantly boost your bottom line.
Don’t just meet industry standards; exceed them with apg’s innovative POS technology.
Facts + Statistics
Growth
Retail contribution to U.S. GDP in 2024 accounted for 20.4% | NRF
Shrinkage
Internal theft accounted for 29% of shrink in 2023; It is the second largest source of shrinkage | NRF
Opportunity
Retail supports more than 1 in 4 American jobs – about 55 million workers | NRF
Our Recommended Drawers for Retail
Vasario Series Cash Drawer
For a cost-effective choice, consider the Vasario cash drawer. Designed to fit a range of retail environments, this cash drawer comes in multiple sizes to suit your needs.
Tested to last beyond one million transactions, the Vasario cash drawer is a reliable choice for retail stores with moderate transaction volumes.
Series 4000 Cash Drawer
The Series 4000 is perfect for high-traffic retail environments, offering flexible storage space, with various sizes and colors to match your store’s needs.
Built to withstand beyond four million transactions, the series 4000 delivers reliable performance and durability, ensuring it meets the demands of a busy retail setting.
apg Solution’s Retail Cash Drawer System Features
Real-Time Cash Tracking
The smarttill® cash management solution provides real-time cash tracking at the lane level, store level, or across the entire enterprise. Every event, such as a drawer opening or closing, money deposited or removed, etc., creates an audit trail to spot discrepancies or unexpected activity. This provides instant visibility into cash positions when fed into the POS or back-office dashboard. When discrepancies are noticed, retailers can take action quickly to prevent lag between loss events and detection.
Seamless POS Integration
Integrating with a wide range of POS systems and support for USB, Ethernet, serial, and printer-driven connections, apg cash drawers enable you to connect how you want. These integrations make cash handling a faster and more efficient process, freeing up store associates to deliver better customer service. At the same time, managers benefit from real-time cash visibility for better loss prevention and management.
Compatibility with Modern Hardware
apg cash drawers are built for modern retail with seamless integration and support for a variety of interfaces, ensuring compatibility with traditional and mobile POS systems. This versatility enables retailers to update their checkout as technology evolves, without having to completely overhaul their system. In addition, our cash drawers are designed with mounting configurations for flexible installation in a wide range of retail environments.
Security and Theft Prevention Features
apg cash drawers protect your cash – and your business. Our heavy duty cash drawers feature durable steel construction and advanced locking mechanisms to prevent cash loss from theft and unauthorized access. And with our smarttill solution, with weighing technology under every compartment, you can track and monitor your cash handling activities in real-time.
Why Retail Cash Management Matters
Rising Demand for Secure Cash Handling
Cash is still a huge part of the retail landscape. However, it does not come without risk. Theft, counterfeiting, and cashier mistakes can eat into a company’s profits and damage their image. These weaknesses can be addressed with modern cash management solutions by accounting for and protecting cash from the moment it hits the till until it is safely in the back office. Making cash security a priority helps retailers protect their cash and build trust among their staff and customers.
Reducing Shrinkage with Smart Cash Management Tools
Cash shrinkage is one of the biggest challenges faced by any retailer. With cash management solutions like our smarttill®, shrinkage can be reduced with automated counting, tracking, reporting, and reconciliation processes. The result? Real-time data, fewer discrepancies, in-lane accountability, and significant savings in labor and loss prevention.
Aligning POS with Operational Efficiency
Speed and accuracy at the checkout directly impact both customer happiness and employee productivity. When cash management solutions work with POS systems, transactions are faster, it is easier to balance a till, and end-of-day reconciliation is smoother. This reduces manual labor and costly errors that can slow down store operations. The result is a store that runs more smoothly, allowing employees to spend less time managing cash and more time providing outstanding service.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the best cash drawer for a retail store?
There is no “one size fits all”. apg offers three classes of cash drawers designed to fit every retail environment’s needs. Our light duty cash drawers are compact and cost-effective for low-volume stores. Our standard duty cash drawers balance durability and functionality for mid-volume environments. Our heavy duty cash drawers are built for the demands of high-volume retail settings.
How does a POS cash management system reduce errors?
Our smarttill® cash management solution has weighable technology under each compartment to capture all cash activity in real-time. Every time the drawer is opened, cash is added or removed, it is captured as an event and reported to a dashboard. This real-time tracking reduces discrepancies and manual counting errors and makes end-of-day reconciliations a quick, seamless process.
Can these retail cash drawers integrate with my existing POS?
Yes, apg cash drawers are built for seamless integration with various POS systems. apg offers multiple interface options such as USB, Ethernet, serial, and printer-driven connections for compatibility with most setups. This provides flexibility to utilize existing systems without needing extensive modifications.
What’s the difference between a standard cash register and a POS system?
A standard cash register is a standalone unit. Also called a cash drawer, it stores cash and records sales. A POS (Point of Sale) system is the suite of solutions that manage transactions, customer data, and inventory to integrate all business operations. A POS system is a comprehensive solution that offers flexibility, reporting, and scalability in contrast to a traditional cash register.
What size cash drawer do I need for my retail business?
The size of cash drawer you need for your retail business depends on a number of factors. The available counter space is a top consideration. apg offers cash drawers in a range of widths and depths to fit virtually all retail environments. In addition, transaction volume should also be considered when choosing the right size cash drawer for your business.
How many bills and coins can a drawer hold?
Our cash drawers are available with either fixed or adjustable tills in a variety of configurations. These tills can accommodate different currencies and denominations to best suit each retailer’s needs.
Are cash drawers compatible with all POS systems?
Most POS systems should work with our cash drawers. This is due to many different ways to connect, like USB, Ethernet, serial, and printer-driven connections. However, it is always recommended to verify compatibility with your specific POS system before purchase.