New technologies are hitting the restaurant market at breakneck speed, with a number of new restaurant POS trends taking hold. Let’s take a look at the top three such trends and what is motivating operators to jump on the bandwagon. Mobile/tablet POS: Of all restaurant POS trends, this one rises to the top of the…
Whether you operate a single store or restaurant or multiple establishments, a POS system is one of the largest investments you will make in your business. In addition to exercising care in choosing this system, you must maximize your investment by ensuring the longevity of the hardware and software alike. Here are six tips for…
If you’re like most savvy bar owners, you’re always looking for ways to maintain tight control over – as well as to expand – your business. Hardware and software can play a major role on both fronts. This includes the following four technologies, all of which should be integrated with your bar POS system: Age…
As a consumer, you have no doubt seen a retail POS system in action. But do you know its basic capabilities and how they benefit a retail business? Here are the major functions of retail POS systems today. Transaction execution: Today, almost every retail POS system has an integrated scanner that automates the ringing up…
Increasingly, cyber-criminals have been infiltrating merchants’ POS systems and infecting them with malware—malicious programs that search for consumer credit card information and other data that can then be exploited for financial gain. Fortunately, there are a number of things you can do to protect your POS system from being compromised in this fashion. 1. Exercise…
Retail technology is changing at breakneck speed. To remain ahead of the competition and improve their businesses, retailers must keep abreast with the latest developments and implement new solutions accordingly. Let’s look at three emerging retail technology trends and why the solutions they bring to the table are gaining ground in the marketplace. 1. Tablets…
Touchscreen monitors provide a wide variety of benefits in retail and restaurant environments alike. They are easy to use, displaying only as much data and as many button options as needed to perform a specific task or tasks, whether it’s ringing up a shopper’s purchases or calculating a bar tab. However, touchscreen monitors are likely…
No matter the vertical market in which merchants play, retail kiosk implementation comprises an effective tactic for bolstering revenues, keeping operating expenses in check, and enhancing the customer experience. However, deployment costs are such that savvy store owners and managers must pay as much attention to the psychology of retail kiosk placement and usage as…
All-in-one POS systems are a great alternative to traditional cash register/credit card reader combinations. Such systems go beyond giving retailers the ability to accept payments; they provide all of the hardware and software needed to track sales, control inventory, manage customers, and simplify accounting procedures. However, not all all-in-one POS systems are created equal. Look…
Customer acquisition is top of mind for most businesses – most of their marketing budget is spent on advertising materials meant to drum up new visitors. Not to mention, new technologies such as group buying sites and consumer reviewing apps are emerging to help businesses expand their reach. However, many fail to put as much…