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The updated POS technologies will be beneficial for the retailers as it will help them augment their sales and also bring better customer experience.
FREMONT, CA: Customer experience, in the retail industry, has become a famous brand differentiator. The reality that manipulates the experience of retail customers is the process of completing the transaction. It is because, in the conventional brick-and-mortar retail store, there usually stays a long queue near the billing counters. Even though a typical point of sale (POS) system allows retailers to handle inventory, track sales, and process transactions, it barely serves the purpose of increasing sales and improved business.
Because of a considerable move in customer’s expectations, companies in the retail industry are now focusing on improving the POS technologies along with the growth of their business.
Out of several other tools, here are a few retail POS tools that have proved to be efficient in elevating the customers’ experience, giving a boost to the business:
Big data Analytics:
By leveraging technologies such as big data and ML, companies can comprehend the behavior of the consumers in a better manner, which will assist them in making informed decisions concerning their businesses.
Mobile Point of Sale (mPOS):
Portable wireless devices like smartphones or tablets, which functions as a cash register, are considered to be under mPOS. It helps the employees to efficiently carry out financial transactions with the help of mPOS devices, and also lend a hand in improving customer experience.
Loyalty Program:
Loyalty programs in the retail industry help in boosting customer retention, extending positive word-of-mouth, and enhancing brand advocacy. Retailers offer their customers with rewards, under the loyalty programs, like, discounts, special offers, redeemable loyalty points, or even freebies. It encourages the customers to return to the same stores and promote their brand on the social media platform.
Digital Wallets:
Shoppers make use of digital wallets to carry out an electronic transaction via online services. In the present day, maximum consumers prefer going cashless and purchase via digital transactions. As a result, it has become significant for businesses to introduce digital wallet transactions for payment as an option.