Blog and Thought Leadership on POS Trends

Sep 2, 2021

By Breanna Brown

Integrating Cash With Digital Channels

The COVID-19 pandemic raised safety concerns over cash handling, but those fears dissipated as the pandemic dragged on. By October 2020, cash had rebounded and reasserted itself as “the top way to make a purchase throughout 2020,” according to a...

Aug 17, 2021

By Breanna Brown

Mobile-first Approach: Not Just For Small Shops Anymore

The COVID-19 pandemic caused a sudden 8.5% decline in adoption of mobile POS systems, but implementation will accelerate in the next four years. By 2025, the mPOS installed base will grow by 20%, according to an IHL Group projection. Retailers...

Jun 15, 2021

By Breanna Brown

Five Post-Pandemic Investments For Retailers

As the number of vaccinated people increases, states are lifting pandemic restrictions to restore some sense of normalcy. Even the most stringent cities and states are in the process of returning stores and restaurants to full capacity -- a welcome...

Jun 9, 2021

By Breanna Brown

Cash Use Remains Strong Through The Pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated “cashless society” efforts around the globe. Understandably, consumers grew concerned over the possibility of contracting the virus by handling cash. Meanwhile, retailers had to scramble to continue operating even when they had to temporarily close...

May 5, 2021

By Breanna Brown

Why Retailers Should Include Cash Payments as Part of Their Post Pandemic Payment Strategy?

The pandemic has brought new energy to the cashless movement, but cash still isn’t going away. Too many people, especially the elderly as well as the unbanked and underbanked, depend on legal tender for their purchases. That’s because cash is...

Mar 30, 2021

By Stephen Bergeron

Retailers Plan Significant Post-Pandemic Investments

Despite consumers’ growing dependence on digital shopping channels, nearly 92% of all sales in 2021 will be fulfilled through local brick and mortar stores, according to IHL research. Meanwhile, local stores are changing, as retailers rush to accommodate new shopping...

Dec 14, 2020

By Paul Griffiths

Seven Retail Predictions for 2021

The U.S. and global economies saw significant upheaval because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Apart from grocery, the retail industry took the brunt of the pandemic. The challenges were widespread and resulted in an alarming number of both temporary and permanent...

Nov 25, 2020

By Breanna Brown

Early Black Friday Promotions Pay Off As COVID Shakes Up Holiday Shopping

Black Friday started early this year. Rather than wait for the day after Thanksgiving to entice shoppers with hard-to-resist Holiday promotions, retailers started offering deals as early as October. Recognizing many shoppers are still leery of going into physical stores,...

Nov 17, 2020

By Tony Pusateri

Dispensary Retailers Focus on POS Technology First, Cannabis Second

While the COVID-19 pandemic has caused substantial revenue drops in hospitality and most retail segments, the emerging cannabis space has seen sales increases of as much as 30%. With success come challenges as cannabis dispensaries struggle with issues around cash...

Oct 28, 2020

By Craig Kaliebe

Resetting Marketing Priorities for POS Resellers During a Pandemic

Developing a marketing plan for POS software developers and channel partners is challenging in normal times, a pandemic can make it downright stressful. What do you do when you can’t meet customers face to face and everyone is worried about...

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