New NCR self-checkout can go anywhere in the store

DAYTON, Ohio — NCR announced a new solution that allows retailers who have deployed NCR FastLane self-checkout at the front of the store to extend it to shoppers in other parts of the store.

NCR FastLane Order and Pay is designed to address a variety of self-service opportunities within a store — such as a deli or bakery section or an in-store food-service operation. In addition to food stores, it can also be deployed in general merchandise, convenience or other retail formats.

"With this solution, retailers can leverage their NCR FastLane investment by migrating additional transactions to self-service," said Mike Webster, NCR vice president for Self-Service Solutions.  "Because their customers will already be familiar with NCR self-checkout, they can use NCR FastLane Order and Pay with ease and confidence."

Introduced initially in Europe, NCR FastLane Order and Pay has been deployed in Italy by leading retailer Auchan, which operates supermarkets and hypermarkets across Europe. It also has been installed by one of the largest food and drug retailers in North America.

NCR FastLane Order and Pay sports a compact footprint and features the familiar NCR FastLane interface, but without the scan and bag functionality. The touchscreen presents shoppers with a pre-set menu appropriate to its location in the store.

After entering their choices, consumers can use NCR FastLane Order and Pay to pay with cash, debit card or credit card and receive a receipt that they hand to a store associate before picking up their purchase. Shoppers can also use their store loyalty card to earn points or take advantage of special offers. In addition, retailers can offer shoppers the option to pay at the front of the store, using either self-checkout or assisted-service checkout.