The world's first adding machine, the abacus, was invented by the Chinese in the 14th Century, but more than four centuries passed before it was improved to a full-fledged, mechanical adding machine.

Discover the key differences between cash registers and POS systems, their benefits and drawbacks, to find the best fit for your business needs and growth plans. Choosing between a POS system and a ...

If you haven’t updated your cash management system in a while, you might be missing out on features that could help you streamline your business and avoid the headaches of tracking your sales and ...

Those of us of a certain age who worked in retail or food service may remember the days before modern point of sale (POS) systems. We manually added the cost of items at a cash register — if we were ...

NEW YORK, Jan. 26, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The following key points are highlighted in IndexBox's recent report on the global cash register market. The global cash register market is expected to ...

After a limited test, Revel Systems has released a point of sale (POS) system that operates on Apple iPads or iPhones, turning them into cash registers. The company has tapped the Best Buy Geek Squad ...

When Apple began using mobile devices in their stores, people in retail started paying attention. According to a recent study from research firm IHL Group, 28 percent of North American retailers plan ...

A point-of-sale (POS) system is the hardware and software that allows businesses to accept customer payments. As consumers become more mobile-centric, the POS industry has followed suit, offering ...

It’s been a busy year for Earth Garden in Wilton, Conn.. The high-end floristry, gifts and home furnishing accessories store recently opened a new storefront in its hometown dramatically expanding its ...

Explore the costs of POS systems for businesses, including hardware, software, payment processing, and installation fees, to ...