Designer apparel retailer, Little London Boutique, upgrades to J2 touchscreen tills to run its LOIS Systems solution.
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.
Peacocks goes for continued support with Vista
Aug 12, 2009
UK fashion value retailer Peacocks has extended its EPOS service and maintenance agreement with Vista Retail Support.
World Duty Free
Aug 10, 2009
The skys the limit with Retail Assists 24x7 front-line Help Desk services for airport retailing
Van Hage works with trusted partner K3 for new store launch
Aug 05, 2009
Van Hage has selected K3 to supply and implement a 21-lane POS solution and back office system to manage its newest superstore in Peterborough.
Fashion turns to IT as the smart way to combat hard times
Aug 03, 2009
Whilst retail in general is bearing the brunt of the downturn, fashion is feeling more pain than most. Here, Retail Assists Product Director, Nigel Illingworth, describes ways in which fashion retailers are using technology to turn themselves into smarter businesses
Fenwick signs five-year EPOS maintenance deal with Vista Retail Support
Jul 24, 2009
Vista will continue to support the retailer over the next five years across 10 sites, providing service on 834 lanes of in-store EPOS across its 640 newly installed and 194 upgraded units.
E&A Moda launches its ecommerce 2.0 platform
Jul 24, 2009
Multichannel and ecommerce 2.0 solution specialist, RiteCart is to provide the Italian high end fashion designer with a new ecommerce 2.0 solution.
Retailers and etailers reject PCI fines
Jul 24, 2009
Fining retailers for not yet being compliant with Payment Card Industry (PCI) data security standards is unfair, say retailers.
Maginus showcases powerful multi-channel solutions at ECMOD 2009
Jul 21, 2009
Maginus will be using the 2009 ECMOD Exhibition to demonstrate the new Microsoft Dynamics point of sale solution, POS 2009
Money-go-round
Jul 20, 2009
Retail Technology Review spoke with a number of leading VARs and vendors about POS and kiosk technology, where the main uptake is among the key market verticals, and how these systems can make life more convenient for the consumer.
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.
