Retail EPOS Software
For a busy retail business, your choice of EPOS software is is the most vital, integral part of an EPOS system and will ultimately help you to run your business more effectively. It is for this reason that you should make sure to choose a software that suits your business requirements realistically - if a retail business chooses a takeaway restaurant software, there will be confusion and wasted money invested in a system that is drastically overpowered for the task at hand.
Similarly, make sure you consider what software features would make a difference to your business - loyalty programs, stock control and login features are essential for a retail establishment, so why not factor it into the original quote instead of tacking on items for months afterward?
Barcode scanner
A barcode scanner is an essential tool for any grocery and is a cost effective way of scanning items for retail and inventory purposes. It is for this reason that the barcode scanner that you choose needs to be durable and robust for daily use, enjoys a high quality scanning performance on low contrast or poorly-printed barcodes and is straightforward and accessible to all members of staff.
We’d recommend: XL-626 rugged laser handheld barcode scanner
MSR & Dallas reader
A dallas reader fitted on your EPOS system would allow staff to individually log-in using dallas key fobs, a must have for a busy coffee shop with various people accessing the till. And if that wasn't enough, with our RFID readers you can maximise your loyalty program by loading loyalty cards with promotional discounts and cash, hereby creating a completely cashless payment system.
We’d recommend: Staff login and card readers
Loyalty Schemes
Customer loyalty programmes are an excellent tool for retail businesses to improve their Customer’s Lifetime Value (CLV). In other words, loyalty schemes help encourage existing customers to return and repurchase, attract new clients and ultimately increase sales.
The advancement of EPOS systems has allowed businesses to monitor purchasing behaviour so that they can better choose their offerings to their customers and help to create more intelligent promotional and advertising strategies. For this reason alone, retail businesses would benefit from acquiring a series of loyalty cards that can be designed and custom-coded for use by our very own design team.
We’d recommend: Custom-made loyalty cards