James Hall & Co has successfully completed its five-year EPOS rollout across more than 300 Spar stores ahead of schedule.
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.
House of Fraser chooses Box Technologies to update customer payment terminals
May 18, 2010
Technology and service provider Box Technologies will fully update payment terminals at House of Fraser stores.
Lincoln Furniture Warehouse boosts sales and customer service, thanks to a wireless EPoS and e-commerce solution from Cybertill
May 14, 2010
In the competitive furniture retailing sector, one Kent-based independent is running an efficient and profitable business thanks in part to a leading-edge, point-of-sale solution from Cybertill that includes wireless technology.
Winner of 'Britain's Best Pub' praises EPoS system for success
May 13, 2010
pointOne has equipped award-winning pub, The Wiremill Inn in Lingfield, Surrey, which was crowned 'Best British Pub 2010' & 'Britain's Best Freehouse 2010' at The Publican National Pub Awards.
Intersport and TOSHIBA TEC to support 500,000 soccer fans during UEFA Champions League final
May 10, 2010
Sports retailer Intersport is the official UEFA merchandising partner during the 2010 UEFA Champions League final between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich.
Box Technologies Launches Toshiba WILLPOS B10 POS Terminal
May 07, 2010
Exclusive distribution deal brings retail-hardened solution to the UK
Colchester United FC Implements Agilysys Hospitality & Retail Technology
May 04, 2010
Football club goes live with new hospitality solution across hospitality, food service and retail operations in its stadium and shops
Ride keeps on track with Eurostop retail solution
Apr 19, 2010
Eurostop has been selected by Ride for its retail solution. Since using the new system, the store is able to provide a vastly improved customer service through improved stock management.
Designer Jeans retailer Donna Ida streamlines buying and merchandising with
Apr 18, 2010
Eurostop is to supply systems to designer jeans specialist Donna Ida.
Tyco Electronics introduces the ELO Touchsystems 1519l and 1919l wide-aspect touchmonitors
Mar 30, 2010
New Touchmonitors Deliver Style and Functionality to Rugged Environments Like Point-of-Sale (POS), Point-of-Information (POI), Interactive Digital Signage, and Kiosk Information Systems.
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.
