When you walk into many retail stores, you may have noticed the checkout process has changed. More and more retailers are moving to a self-checkout system, utilizing stand-alone kiosks for customers. Retail experts expect the self-checkout system to stay and the kiosk market will increase dramatically in the next couple of years. NCR is proud… Read more »
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Counterpoint Tips & Tricks
Customized Touch Screen Did you know you can customize your Counterpoint Touch Screen with just a few simple steps? In Touch Screen Ticket Entry, right-click the header field where you see Item Number, Description, etc, and select Column Designer. Use the Show/Hide Columns tab to add/remove columns. Use the Column Options tab to change the… Read more »
Counterpoint API
The Counterpoint API (Application Programming Interface) is a fully supported rest API that allows integration of any number of third-party applications. Why Do I Need the Counterpoint API We built the Counterpoint API with easy integration in mind. Many common features are already supported and ready to go. Just a few include: Support for multiple… Read more »
Considering Going Cashless? Here’s What You Need to Consider First.
The idea of going totally cashless can seem like a great idea to a retailer. It can make stores more efficient by eliminating all cash handling and management. And it can speed up transactions, reducing, the amount of time shoppers have to wait in line and increasing the amount of transactions a store can put… Read more »
NCR Counterpoint Version 8.5.6.3 Now Available
A new version of NCR Counterpoint is now available. The enhanced version includes various new features and builds on features currently available within the point of sale software. NCR Counterpoint 8.5.6.3 includes: Line display for Ingenico iSC250 Improved gift card redemption & order processing in Offline mode Ability to accept 5-digit PLU codes Customizing touchscreen… Read more »
Preparing for the Holiday Season
As the holiday season quickly approaches, it is imperative retailers are fully prepared for the increase in customer traffic. According to the National Retail Federation, holiday retail sales are expected to increase by 4.3 to 4.8 percent for a total of $717.45 billion to $720.89 billion. Many businesses depend on these holiday surges to obtain… Read more »
Halloween Spending to Reach $9 Billion
Once again, Americans are looking forward to splurging on their favorite candy, costumes, and decorations during the Halloween season. According to the National Retail Federation’s annual survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics, total spending for Halloween is expected to reach $9 billion, the second highest in the survey’s 14-year history. The figure is relatively… Read more »
Let’s Not Forget About POS
The headline-making stores in the retail industry focus on the promise of a new era of retail, characterized by an unprecedented pace of innovation. For example, we are witnessing the use of virtual/augmented reality, new and highly sophisticated applications of artificial intelligence, bots, and more. Point of sale (POS) technology may not get much attention… Read more »
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