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A point of sale (POS) system is essentially a software program that allows businesses to track the activity on cash registers, calculate when stock needs reordering, and analyse levels of inventory according to item. A POS system automatically records the details of each sale as it happens; meaning records are constantly kept up to date.

It’s a sad truth that every retail business has its busy seasons and its slow seasons. Even mighty multinational behemoths like Amazon report a dip in sales in mid-June and early August.

Adoption of NFC (Near-Field Communication) mobile payment systems is definitely growing, but so far adoption has been slower than expected. So, is it worth your business investing in the capability right now?

ECR Retail Systems is delighted to have received the Excellence in Technology award, for its ECR Go2 solution with National Express.

Following a successful pilot project ECR Retail Systems – the London-based mobile point of sale (MPoS) specialists – have deployed their real-time mobile payment solution across the entire SNCF fleet of trains, France’s largest rail operator. This development follows the award of a three-year contract.

We are living in the era of big data, and some sectors have been quicker than others to catch on to the potential of business information which can be harvested for the benefit of sales and marketing strategies. One of the 'early adopters' has been the retail industry, which has been busy exploiting the opportunities presented by real-time data.

In a time when “industry executives are in PR overdrive trying to clean up the backlash from a bunch of customer encounters gone wrong,” it’s wise to use tools that increase customer goodwill.

EPoS specialists ECR today announced their sponsorship of a new outdoor learning project at Chalford Hill School in Gloucestershire.

Cabin crew are the key contact point between the customer and the airline, managing the face-to-face interactions that can make or break a business’ reputation. But as the passenger begins to expect more from their journey, how can airlines help their staff meet these demands? Simon Pont, CEO of ECR Retail Systems, explains more in International Airport Review

Time to get personal!
Is it time for Airports and Airlines to get personal?

Everyone at our Kings Langley office is pleased to offer a very warm welcome to our Vietnamese development partners Ha Nguyen Hai, Hanh Tran Ngoc and Huy Le of Janeto, this week.

Our teams have established a great partnership already, with the successful self scan solution and mobile app, launched earlier this year and we are excited to continue working closely together on some fantastic new development projects.

Today’s electronic point of sale (POS) systems can help businesses to enjoy better security, efficiency and customer service in new ways. The latest systems are far more than simply digital cash registers; they have advanced features that offer added and fundamental value to the business.