Anatomy of a Cash Drawer The cash drawer, in varying forms, has been a core component of the retail business for as long as people have exchanged money for goods. Any business accepting hard currency needs one but choosing the...
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New Year, New Name: Why apg® Chose To Rebrand
The coming New Year will be rife with change, including a new name for one long-standing point of sale company. Effective January 2022, APG Cash Drawer will officially drop “Cash Drawer” from its name and introduce a new tagline to...
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How to Retain Retail and Hospitality Employees in a Post-Pandemic World
These are trying times for restaurants and retailers. You`re dealing with supply chain issues and a labor shortage. Frustration is running high among customers, who too often are lashing out at retail and restaurant workers. The "Great Resignation" has impacted...
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Ten Retail Trends to Watch in 2022
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2021 proved to be another atypical year for retailers. As we look into the coming year, don't expect things to go back to normal just yet. 2022 will bring its own set of opportunities and...
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Cash Advocates Fight for American Freedoms of Payment Choice in Washington
While the cashless movement gained momentum during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, advocates of the right to use cash are taking their fight to Congress. In July, Rep. Donald M. Payne Jr., D-NJ, introduced a bill to prohibit...
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Integrating Cash With Digital Channels
The COVID-19 pandemic raised safety concerns over cash handling, but those fears dissipated as the pandemic dragged on. By October 2020, cash had rebounded and reasserted itself as "the top way to make a purchase throughout 2020," according to a...
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Cash Use Remains Strong Through The Pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated "cashless society" efforts around the globe. Understandably, consumers grew concerned over the possibility of contracting the virus by handling cash. Meanwhile, retailers had to scramble to continue operating even when they had to temporarily close...
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Retailers Plan Significant Post-Pandemic Investments
Despite consumers' growing dependence on digital shopping channels, nearly 92% of all sales in 2021 will be fulfilled through local brick and mortar stores, according to IHL research. Meanwhile, local stores are changing, as retailers rush to accommodate new shopping...
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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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Resetting Marketing Priorities for POS Resellers During a Pandemic
Developing a marketing plan for POS software developers and channel partners is challenging in normal times, a pandemic can make it downright stressful. What do you do when you can't meet customers face to face and everyone is worried about...
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