The use of ruggedized tablets as POS stations has, over the past few years, become a popular option for retailers and restaurateurs alike. Let’s take a look at four reasons why you should consider following the same approach. 1. Ruggedized tablets are “retail and hospitality hardened.” Unlike their consumer -grade counterparts—and as the term “ruggedized”…
Ruggedized tablet POS is at a tipping point. According to a study by IHL Group, tablet POS sales will experience a growth rate of more than 9% over the next few years. The study also shows that more than 85% of the largest retailers in the U.S. will adopt mobile POS over the next three…
“Should I upgrade my POS system?” At some time or another, you’re probably going to ask yourself this question and if you don’t, you should. Here are four signs that the answer is “yes,” and that it’s time to get the upgrade ball rolling. 1. Lack of support for a high-caliber customer experience. At one…
Now that the holiday rush is over, it’s time to consider how to build your retail establishment or restaurant operation during the coming year. Developing and executing a strong, viable POS strategy is a highly effective way to position your establishment for growth. To foster success in the New Year, your 2015 POS strategy should…
For retailers and restaurant operators, keeping a finger on the pulse of POS trends is as imperative to continued success as identifying the hottest products and menu items. Let’s take a look at three of the most important POS trends that will impact your business in 2015. POS Trend #1: Continued implementation and rising popularity…
It goes without saying that migrating from an electronic cash register to a POS system is the best move small retailers and restaurant operators can make to grow their business. However, not just any hardware configuration will do for these establishments; rather, choosing an all-in-one POS system is imperative. Here are four reasons why this…
The practice of using tablets to bolster business has gained considerable ground in many markets—with the restaurant sector topping the list as tablet POS implementation becomes increasingly common. Here are four ways restaurants can benefit from tablet POS adoption: 1. Line-busting: With a tablet POS solution in place, quick-service restaurants can assign “roving employees” to…
If you’re like many merchants, you’re wondering how the new ApplePay and CurrentC mobile payment services will impact your point of sale. A look at both options, along with the advantages and disadvantages they present to retailers and restaurant operators, should provide some answers. Launched by Apple this past fall, ApplePay harnesses near field communications…
Long a cornerstone of retail success, proper inventory management is becoming increasingly important as retailers face growing competition and strive ever harder to meet the demands of educated consumers who insist on being able to purchase what they want, when they want it. Let’s take a look at why effective inventory management is essential to…
Every retailer and restaurant operator understands the importance of exercising due diligence when choosing a POS system. However, the same care should be taken in selecting a POS system provider. After all, you’ve undoubtedly invested a significant sum of money in your POS technology, and you want to maintain the equipment for a long time…