POS / Point of Purchase News & Media
Five underutilized features of the modern POS
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
Today's point-of-sale systems are sophisticated business tools, but many retailers are still using them as glorified cash registers.
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New Pan-Oston self-checkout aimed at independent grocers
June 7, 2009
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. — Pan-Oston, provider of smart retail counter and checkout solutions, has introduced the newest model in its Utopia self-checkout product…
read nowPrimera shipping full-color POS printer
June 2, 2009
PLYMOUTH, Minn. — Primera Technology Inc., a manufacturer of specialty color printers, today announced that its new PX450 Color Printer is now shipping.
read nowSelenium Interactive announces Universal Product Code digital signage system
May 28, 2009
CALGARY, Alberta — Selenium Interactive announced that it has released its latest enterprise application, the UPC (Universal Product Code) digital signage…
read nowWebinar: Seven ways to cut costs with retail systems integration and roll-outs
Retail technology like digital signage and next-generation POS can generate revenue, increase efficiency and satisfy customers but it also requires…
watch nowPan-Oston delivers Ergolane checkout design to Europe
May 12, 2009
BOWLING GREEN, Ken. — Pan-Oston, designer, developer and manufacturer of retail checkout products, has announced that the first international export order for…
read nowEC sets privacy requirements for RFID tags
May 11, 2009
PC World: The European Commission Tuesday set a code of conduct for companies using RFID tags that it hopes will safeguard citizens' privacy and allow the…
read nowFujitsu POS aimed at retail SMBs
May 3, 2009
SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Fujitsu America today introduced its TeamPoS 3600 family of point-of-sale systems, designed to give retailers a scalable hardware system…
read nowPanasonic broadens POS support
April 28, 2009
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill. — Panasonic System Solutions Company announced it has broadened its support base for its leading hardware platforms to now include…
read nowRaymark partners with Toshiba to strengthen presence in Asia
April 28, 2009
MONTREAL — Raymark, global provider of advanced retail software solutions, has announced its partnership with Toshiba TEC, whose retail hardware division…
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GS1 DataBar set to improve the grocery checkout experience
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
The new barcode standard packs more info into a smaller space, creating opportunities for retailers and saving time for shoppers.
read nowOracle introduces Oracle Retail Data Model
April 26, 2009
REDWOOD SHORES, Calif. — To help retailers accelerate their design and implementation of an enterprise data warehouse, Oracle today introduced the Oracle…
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Microsoft's Retail Experience Center: It's all about connectedness
by James Bickers — Editor, Networld Alliance
The Redmond giant's retail test lab focuses on connecting all the moving parts of a retail enterprise, right down to the customer level.
read nowNew app lets shoppers access in-store coupons on an iPhone, iPod Touch
April 9, 2009
FT. COLLINS, Colo. — Approved by Apple, the new Coupon Sherpa application is available at the iPhone App Store. Finish Line, Zales Jewelers, Coldwater Creek…
read nowMaritz, Welcome Real-Time announce POS-based marketing and loyalty program
April 6, 2009
ST. LOUIS — Maritz and Welcome Real-Time have announced a partnership to launch a new loyalty solution in the United States and Canada. The offering, Maritz…
read nowCritics tear into PCI at congressional hearing
April 5, 2009
Computerworld: At a congressional hearing last week, federal lawmakers and retail industry officials contended that the PCI security rules have done little to…
read nowWincor powers new Best Buy stores in China
March 31, 2009
PADERBORN — Consumer electronics retailer Best Buy awarded Wincor Nixdorf a contract to open six new stores in China, as part of its strategic expansion…
read nowStickers enable NFC payments on cell phones
March 31, 2009
USA Today: Payments by cell phone at retail have been slow to take off in the U.S. MasterCard and Blaze Mobile have unveiled high-tech stickers that aim to…
read nowNokia invests in mobile payments startup
March 26, 2009
Yahoo! News: Nokia Corp., the world's largest maker of cell phones, is making a large investment in California-based Obopay Inc., a startup that's pushing…
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