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They are indispensable in many stores: self-checkouts (SCOs). Their number is growing steadily: from 2021 to 2023 alone, the number of stores offering mobile or stationary SCOs increased by 117%. This was shown by the EHI's SCO market survey from 2023. Retailers' interest in combining SCOs with AI solutions and using them in further store areas is also growing.

Modern technologies are an indispensable part of progress for companies that want to gain a competitive edge in the fast-paced retail environment. This is because digital solutions and the development of AI and automation should contribute to greater efficiency: for example, the American fashion company Vera Bradley increased the on-time completion of company tasks from 40 to 95 per cent…

Innovative hardware is a prerequisite for effective processes. According to the EHI study POS Systems 2024, 80 per cent of respondents plan to change their checkout hardware in the next two years. Almost a quarter want to completely replace their checkout hardware. Printing in particular now offers new potential for saving time. This is because the new CT-S801III and CT-S851III…

A few weeks after joining the MACH Alliance, Order Management System specialist OneStock strengthens its partnership dynamics by welcoming Kevin Bessat as the Head of Channel & Partnerships. With a technical and commercial background and successes in web agencies and various software vendors such as Sylius and commercetools, Kevin joins OneStock to support the company's partner-led development.

Quick, easy and secure – this is how the optimal checkout works. Customers pay for their purchases stress-free without long waiting times and go home with a positive experience. It's a win-win situation – but unfortunately this is easier said than done. Flexible, holistic solutions that take into account different preferences are especially promising. Automated cash handling can play an…