Point of Sale
This coverage examines developments in point of sale (POS) technology, strategy, and implementation across UK retail. Reporting includes updates on in-store payment solutions, integrated POS systems, customer experience enhancements, hardware and software innovations, and vendor partnerships. Designed for professionals managing store operations, digital transformation, and technology investment decisions in the retail sector.
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Jul- 2018 -19 JulyAdvice
Does in-store technology provide the answers for retailers?
Like many other industries, retail has experienced rapid changes due to evolving innovation in technology. Customer expectations have changed too, and traditional bricks-and-mortar retailers are now expected to integrate all these technological advances into their core shopping experience. We have seen the traditional fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) retailers quickly…
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Jun- 2018 -6 JuneAdvice
Enabling an augmented reality for retailers
There is no getting away from the fact that consumer expectations are higher than ever when it comes to their buying experience, be it an online sale or a physical transaction taking place within a brick and mortar shop. However, retailers have been slow to adopt and integrate new and…
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May- 2018 -31 MayEconomy
World Cup boost of £1.33bn awaits
UK retailers could benefit from a £1.33bn economy boost during the 2018 World Cup this summer if England make it through the second round, according to research. A study conducted by the Centre of Retail Research (CRR) and VoucherCodes also suggested that this could rise to £2.72bn if the team…
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23 MayAdvice
Retailers Beware: TreasureHunter source code released
Recently, a cybersecurity research firm announced that another Point of Sale (POS) malware attack was released into the wild. In this instance, it was the source code for malware called TreasureHunter. While the malware itself has been around since 2014, the fact that the source code is now readily available…
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Mar- 2018 -28 MarchAdvice
The bull’s eye for cyber criminals: PoS Systems
Point of Sale (Pos) systems that take payments for goods and services for the hospitality and retail industries really serve as the point-of-strike for cyber criminals stealing credit card information. Applebee’s, a popular restaurant chain, is the latest to find malware on their PoS systems that infected more than 160…
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1 MarchDepartment Stores
UK shoppers put off by irrelevant retail offers
According to consumer research conducted by point of sale marketing firm Ecrebo, more than four in 10 (44%) UK shoppers shy away from brands that don’t offer them personalised, relevant offers. The aim of the research was to gauge consumer attitudes toward retail loyalty schemes, the benefits they offer and…
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Feb- 2018 -13 FebruaryAnalysis
Five future truths of digital signage in retail
Touchscreen devices such as iPads are becoming more and more prevalent within the in-store shopping experience, as retailers are increasingly turning to this technology to help increase their sales revenue. These touchscreen displays are typically placed around the store, allowing customers to scan through the available inventory and enabling them…
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6 FebruarySponsored Articles
Why modern point of sale methods aren’t the answer
Why you should avoid integrating your iPad POS A great number of businesses all over the world are trading in their old cash drawers and legacy point of sale systems for a smarter solution. The use of iPad POS software has grown in popularity and demand, particularly for smaller retailers…
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Jan- 2018 -31 JanuaryAdvice
How to cater for the millennial consumer
Technological advancements have certainly changed the game for the modern-day consumer, and this couldn’t be more true for the group known as millennials. Being clued up when it comes to online content and data has changed the way in which millennials have made decisions about where to shop, and if…
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16 JanuaryAdvice
Hackers and POS systems – how to stay safe
Targeting Point of Sale (POS) devices has become one of the more preferred approaches for attackers over the years as they seek to exploit any known vulnerability. The latest POS attack to make the headlines was of course the data breach suffered by major American retailers Forever 21 after malware…
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