EPoS (Electronic Point of Sale) Technology News

EPOS or Electronic Point of Sale software is found in the majority of retail businesses. An EPOS system generally consists of a VDU (Visual Display Unit) and a PC and the system may also include additional equipment such as a scanner or a printer, depending on the requirements of the business. A traditional EPoS system is where the software is deployed locally on the till hardware and is generally found at the 'checkout' of a business, but can be linked to other terminals in the 'back' of the business and can even be linked to the business' website. 

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Retailer renowned for bringing men's designer fashion to London expands with Eurostop solutions

1 Retailer renowned for bringing men's designer fashion to London expands with Eurostop solutions

Yoke, the newly opened men's designer fashion store in the Whitgift Centre, Croydon has invested in a retail management system from Eurostop.

Alaric International strikes distribution agreement with Printec across South East Europe

2 Alaric International strikes distribution agreement with Printec across South East Europe

In a ground-breaking partnership Printec Group. South East Europe's leader in transaction automation solutions, will distribute Alaric's advanced payments software products.

Vue Entertainment finds refreshing EPoS makes good sense

3 Vue Entertainment finds refreshing EPoS makes good sense

Vue Entertainment is making good progress in the rollout of J2's most powerful PC-based touchscreen EPoS units for its dual-purpose ticket offices and concession counters.

Cybertill wins European Innovation Award for Retail

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At IBM's annual retail conference, this year entitled 'Making Retail Smarter' Cybertill was shortlisted for and won The Innovation Award for its cloud based EPoS system.

Vista Retail Support expands customer service division with creation of new role

5 Vista Retail Support expands customer service division with creation of new role

Vista Retail Support, the independent EPOS maintenance services company, has announced that Georgina Sinfield has been promoted to take on a newly formed role in the organisation as Head of Customer Services.

TJ Hughes selects Sanderson to support retail estate

6 TJ Hughes selects Sanderson to support retail estate

Sanderson, the publicly owned UK provider of retail software and services, has been selected by value retailer TJ Hughes to support their Retail-J estate.

EBN launch the 1st All-in-one Intel Sandy Bridge quad/Dual Core EPoS Terminal

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EBN presents the next generation POS Terminal equipped with the latest Intel Sandy Bridge quad-and dual-core CPU, which is perfect for retail, hospitality, industrial control and other applications.

Lloydspharmacy selects Torex to streamline payment and delivery options

8 Lloydspharmacy selects Torex to streamline payment and delivery options

Torex has announced that Lloydspharmacy has selected Torex Retail-J and Torex Productivity Management to streamline payment and delivery options whilst improving the overall customer experience.

Another market 'first' for J2, as its new J2 630 touchscreen EPoS extends the life of the J2 580 and further reduces cost of ownership

9 Another market 'first' for J2, as its new J2 630 touchscreen EPoS extends the life of the J2 580 and further reduces cost of ownership

Specialist manufacturer of PC-based touchscreens, LCD touchscreen monitors and point-of-sale hardware to the retail, hospitality and leisure industries worldwide, J2 Retail Systems, has launched its latest EPoS unit, the J2 630.

The Dominion Theatre rocks with Casio's EPoS

10 The Dominion Theatre rocks with Casio's EPoS

Casio Electronics Ltd has announced that top West End theatre, The Dominion, has selected Casio's QT-6600 EPoS system for their merchandise and hospitality fulfilment needs.

EPOS or Electronic Point of Sale

By linking the EPOS system to the business' website, customers are provided with real-time information regarding stock, through the use of automatic stock control. Links to other terminals within the shop results in greater control over the business as a whole. Extended retail EPoS software facilities include instant messaging direct to point of sale, time and attendance management, a central document sharing facility, and cash/safe management. .Cloud based EPOS means retailers access it via the internet giving retailers real time access.

Electronic Point of Sale (EPOS) is a system that combines hardware and software to process customer transactions in a retail outlet. EPOS systems typically consist of a touchscreen computer, receipt printer, barcode scanner, cash drawer, and software.

EPOS systems can be used to track sales, manage inventory, and generate reports. They can also be used to accept payments from customers using a variety of methods, such as credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

EPOS systems offer a number of advantages over traditional cash registers, including:

  • Increased accuracy: EPOS systems are less prone to errors than cash registers, as they automatically calculate the total amount due and generate receipts.
  • Improved efficiency: EPOS systems can help businesses process transactions more quickly and efficiently.
  • Increased data insights: EPOS systems can generate reports that provide businesses with insights into their sales, inventory, and customer behavior.

EPOS systems are a valuable tool for businesses of all sizes. They can help businesses improve their efficiency, accuracy, and data insights.

Here are some examples of electronic point-of-sale systems:

  • Square
  • Shopify POS
  • Lightspeed Retail
  • Revel Systems
  • Toast

These systems offer a variety of features and pricing plans to fit the needs of different businesses.

If you are considering implementing an EPOS system in your business, there are a few things you should keep in mind:

  • The size and complexity of your business will determine the features you need in an EPOS system.
  • You need to choose a system that is easy to use and that integrates with your existing business systems.
  • You need to consider the cost of the system, as well as the ongoing costs of maintenance and support.

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