In the highly competitive POS software market, GK was able to significantly expand its market position and achieved second place behind market leader NCR Voyix. RBR Data Services’ study Global POS Software 2024 expects a growing demand for new solutions. However, more and more retail companies rely on proprietary solutions.
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After years of testing different systems and processes in Portugal, the UK, France and the Netherlands, Lidl has now apparently found its way forward for Scan&Go: self-scanning is coming to Europe as a feature of Lidl Plus, the discounter's loyalty app.
Read more >>The cash handling specialist Glory Global Solutions intends to completely acquire British POS software provider Flooid. With the acquisition, the Japanese technology supplier aims to expand its retail portfolio beyond the cash handling machine business.
Read more >>Lidl trials self-checkout terminals from Swiss hardware specialist 4POS in a store in Lingolsheim, France. Half of the six self-service terminals are equipped with cash modules from Glory and offer shoppers the opportunity to pay in cash. Lidl relies on software from GK for the self-checkouts, just as for the attended checkouts. The hardware components for the self-service terminals are…
Read more >>The way people shop has undergone a transformation in recent years. Many consumers have become more price-conscious and actively seek favourable offers. Simultaneously, customers have heightened expectations regarding sustainability, shopping experiences, and product availability and also want to choose independently how they pay for their purchases.
Read more >>Regional co-operation Edeka Minden-Hannover relies on intelligent shopping trolleys from manufacturer Pentland Firth. The company has rolled out a total of 6,400 Easy Shoppers since 2019. The Retail Optimiser visited two of the company-owned stores and spoke to managers and customers about their experiences with the systems.
Read more >>Aeon Stores Hong Kong is installing cash recycling systems from Glory. At its Aeon Style supermarket in the Whampoa shopping centre, the company has both automated cash payments at self-checkout as well as the cash office. More stores are planned to follow.
Read more >>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…
Read more >>Retailers are increasingly turning to cash handling automation. According to a recent study by British analyst group RBR, the number of cash handling systems installed in retailers' stores increased by more than 20 per cent between the end of 2019 and 2022, to more than 900,000 devices worldwide.
Read more >>Following many years of cooperation, Dutch instore technology provider Pan Oston has taken over all shares of Swiss POS hardware specialist 4POS AG as of 1 December 2022. Both companies will nevertheless continue to serve the European market under their own brands and with their respective employees.
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