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Post by davidcv100 on Sept 28, 2012 15:20:20 GMT -8
appleinsider.com/articles/12/09/28/urban-outfitters-drops-cash-registers-for-apples-ipad-in-400-storesUrban Outfitters drops cash registers for Apple's iPad in 400 storesBy Daniel Eran Dilger U.S. retailer Urban Outfitters told analysts that was equipping all of its stores with iPad and iPod touch-based payment systems, and never buying another cash register again. According to a report by Business Insider, the retail chain's chief information officer Calvin Hollinger said that equipping stores would iPad sales systems would save both space and money, and allow for more customer interaction. Hollinger said an iPad cost a fifth as much as a conventional cash register, and can be installed to swivel around to face the customer, who can view the order, add their personal information, and perform tasks such as creating a gift registry. When not in use, an iPad can be quickly detached, freeing counter space for inventory use or merchandise packing. In addition to setting up iPads at checkout, Urban Outfitters will also be equipping sales people with smaller iPod touch systems, similar to those used by Apple's retail stores and an increasing number of other retailers. The Philadelphia-based Urban Outfitters operates more than 400 stores.
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Post by rosie on Sept 28, 2012 15:40:56 GMT -8
that's great! REI has been using the Touch when there's a long line for the register.
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Post by Zeke on Sept 29, 2012 20:03:23 GMT -8
This is bigger than anyone imagines. A huge portion of the claimed Windows installed base is dumb cash register terminals. Apple is taking a large helping of butter out of Microsoft's bread & butter.
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