Cutting the Cord on Point of Sale

By Doug Stephens

One of the hottest topics at this year’s National Retail Federation conference was mobile point of sale.  Whether offering customers the convenience of self-checkout or providing a higher level of personal service, it appears the days of lining up at the cash wrap are numbered.

I caught up with the team at Global Bay, a pioneer in the field of mobile P.O.S. for a first-hand look at their mobile solution.  Some of you may remember Global Bay for their unassuming but impressive YouTube product demo about a year ago, in which they convert an iPod touch into a working retail checkout.

In the video below, I talk with Global Bay Managing Director Justin Coward about the trend towards cutting the cord on P.O.S. and get a demonstration of some of the new product innovations they’re bringing to the market.

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