(Newswire.net — May 28, 2019) — By 2040, it is thought 95% of purchases will be facilitated by eCommerce. With statistics like this, it is clear to see that Point of Sale technology (POS) systems will be advancing in 2019 for both online retail and in stores. Here are some of the more recent POS system trends that your business might want to consider investing in, in order to allow your customers to purchase your goods and service with ever-increasing ease.
Mobile wallets and Paying by phone
With the recent development of Apple Pay and other phones adopting mobile wallets which allow users to pay in various stores by simply pressing their phone to a credit card machine. Although this technology is not a recent trend of 219 it is only set to grow as it becomes more and more popular. According to Wikipedia, 37 countries have currently adopted Mobile wallets and 14 more are expected to in the upcoming future.
On-demand purchasing
Customers are becoming more and more impatient. Many retailers such as restaurants have adopted their own apps which allow customers to order, purchase and pay for goods and services all from one simple app. Not only does this speed up waiting time, as customers can order in advance and skip the queue, but allows for a more streamlined and quick service.
Paying via Bluetooth
With Apple having removed headphone jacks in the last few years, Bluetooth has become more and more frequently used. New POS systems now allow for users to pay for goods and services via Bluetooth services on their phone, without the use of WIFI. This means that online and transactions that require a phone now no longer require internet to work, making it an accessible option for businesses all over the globe.
Modern POS
Modern POS systems can so much more than simply accept cash and credit cards. Many new systems can offer features such as gift card issuing, sales tracking and clock your employees’ hours.
With so many new POS systems, all with unique features, it can be incredibly difficult for any business to choose a POS system. Click on this link to find a review of of the top 10 retail POS systems for 2019.
Bottom line
The way customers are shopping is continuously evolving, and therefore the systems that manage sales also has to evolve rapidly to meet the ever-changing demands of customers. Using an up to date POS system can allow any business to manage sales with ease and further lets customers shop with ease.