As important and advantageous as capabilities like “bulk pricing,” “transaction suspend” and other sophisticated features mentioned in the first two parts may be, today’s retailers also need point-of-sale systems that can handle the different requirements of the vertical market in which they play.

The roster of today’s “must-have” point-of-sale system necessities—such as those available from pcAmerica—also includes those whose benefits center on easier, faster handling of more complicated transactions that involve special pricing; complicated steps and/or multiple calculations are replaced with a single automated process.

Some of these essential features tie into basic transaction processing tasks. Take, for example, a multi-functional login screen that not only allows employees to clock in at the store for the day and securely log on to the point-of-sale system, but can also be used to access back-office functions, like reporting.

pcAmerica CEO, David Gosman, will be in air next week on his way to Costa Rica to attend this year’s RSPA INSPIRE Thought Leadership Summit. The Summit, held annually in various tropical locations, offers executive level education, first class networking events, and exciting excursion opportunities with fellow industry leaders. This year’s summit will take place […]

pcAmerica, a leading developer of retail, restaurant, and fuel point of sale software, was recently selected as a winner of the Customer Engagement Award for Loyalty by Retail TouchPoints.

Like all merchants, liquor store retailers need to have up-to-date inventory information on hand to ensure accurate stock levels and prevent merchandise shrink.

In recent years, software vendors such as pcAmerica have developed age verification solutions that can reduce the risks and penalties associated with the sale of liquor in liquor stores, if used properly.

There are several airtight reasons for such a move. At the top of the list is the fact that a point of sale system addresses liquor store owners’ key concerns: rapid customer throughput, inventory control, and preventing the sale of age-sensitive products to minors. It also offers up a host of other benefits that come from achieving these goals.

After researching the many potential point of sale systems, Doc Popcorn chose pcAmerica’s Restaurant Pro Express™ POS package. The solution, recommended by pcAmerica, included the Elo Touchsystems 15B1 All-in-One (AiO) Touchcomputer from TE Connectivity and Epson’s TM-T70 thermal receipt printer.

Summer passed way too quickly and the first stages of Fall are upon us, with Halloween and Thanksgiving just around the corner. After that, it’s the retail “holiday rush”—and there’s no better time than the present to start preparing for it. The following tips will help to start you off on the right track.