Webinar:

How the Right POS Solution Can Upgrade Your Customers’ Shopping or Dining Experience

Thursday, May 19th, 2:00 P.M. – 2:30 P.M. ET

Presented By:

John Mieli – Star Micronics

POS Solutions Can Elevate the Modern Customer Experience

Choosing the right POS application is critical to provide a modern customer experience. The solution has to offer the flexibility and reliability to ensure your business runs smoothly now and in the future.

The events from the past few years have brought changes and led to opportunities, including increased online ordering with most digital interactions happening in the cloud. Finding a POS solution based on your needs will allow you to thrive in this challenging, and at times unpredictable, environment. 

Watch the webinar to learn:

• Why complete POS systems and intuitive user experiences have become essential
• What steps to take to manage your devices from a single Cloud platform
• How a Star POS solution can work with different ordering systems and multiple channels

Watch the Full Star POS Webinar

A Stronger, Disinfectant-Ready Mobile Computer for Service Industry Work

With its robust data collection capabilities and adaptability, the Unitech EA630 Rugged Handheld Computer aids organizations in better prioritizing work operations.

The EA630 is the perfect device for use in the retail, hotel, and light-duty field service industries since it is lightweight, strong, and disinfectant-ready with safety in mind. The EA630 is purpose-built for maximum mobility in commercial service industries.

The 6-inch, 18:9 display on the EA630 rugged smartphone, which runs Android 9 and has GMS and AER certification, has an 80% screen-to-body ratio. Additionally, it offers 450 nits of brightness for convenient viewing outside.

The EA630 is a compact device with an integrated 1D/2D scanning capabilities, HF/NFC RFID reader/writer, GPS, and a high-resolution 16MP camera. With the special UHF RFID gun grip or 2D long-range gun grip, users may add values to your gadget (optional).  It provides an easy approach to handle regular barcode scanning, RFID scanning, or 2D long-range scanning anywhere.

Boost even greater workforce productivity with rapid connectivity via Bluetooth® 5, dual bands WLAN, fast roaming, and 4G.

And with characteristics like IP65 dustproof, waterproof, and 1.2 meters (1.5 meters with boot case) fall protection, the EA630 handheld is durable in virtually any scenario. If you’re familiar with Unitech, you know you’re getting maximum durability and quality at a great value.

Unitech EA630 Features

• 6 inch durable smartphone form factor and 80% screen-to-body ratio.
• Android 9.0 OS certified for GMS and AER
• All-In-One imaging: 16MP camera, HF/NFC, and 2D Imager
• Ultra tough screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 6, IP65 rating, and 1.2 meter drop resistance (1.5 meter with boot case)
• Extended life, detachable 4000mAh battery
• Dual-band WLAN connectivity with fast roaming, 4G LTE, and Bluetooth® 5
• Compatible with MDM software tools and services including MoboLink, AirWatch, and SOTI

Barcodes, Inc. has all the Unitech gear and accessories you need. After you’ve had a chance to review the EA630 spec sheet, let’s talk about mobile computing for your workforce

The Zebra ZD220 desktop printer gives reliable operation and durability at an affordable price for retail and warehouse needs.

Zebra’s ZD220 thermal transfer desktop printer is designed for customers who will benefit from a lower price point and a modest feature set, but don’t want to miss out on the benefits of Zebra quality. 

The ZD220 printers are 4-inch printers that boast solid construction, are a great out-of-the-box experience, provide easy operation, and have the essential features today’s retail and warehouse locations need to keep workflows moving.

The ZD220 Series printers are available in direct thermal or thermal transfer models and will continue to deliver a cost-effective and dependable print experience for years to come. A single LED indicator and button for feed/pause make it easy to operate and identify printer status.

Built to last for years, the ZD220 provides an outstanding return on your investment while meeting your retail or warehouse operational requirements.

Leave unnecessary expense and hassle behind with the affordable, capable ZD220 printer.

Reasons to Consider the ZD220 Printer from Zebra

Zebra Technologies is committed to supporting various retail and warehouse operational needs. The ZD220 printer comes at an attractive price point while still offering quality features, including:

• Thermal Transfer or Direct Thermal print method
• ZPL and EPL programming languages
• Single LED status indicator
• Single button for feed/pause
• USB connectivity
• Dual-wall frame construction
• OpenACCESS™ for easy media loading
• ENERGY STAR qualified

Meet the affordable printer that’s a step above the rest. [Download Infographic Sheet]

Popular, reliable, and easy to use, Zebra delivers industry-leading desktop printers capable of hitting the mark for retail and warehouse needs. Contact us today to see how you can bring a new level of productivity to your workforce without breaking your budget.

Have you seen the latest from Zebra? Take retail checkout to the next level with the DS8108 series and DS8178 series handheld 2D scanners. Combined with additional solutions that help retailers improve productivity and enhance the customer experience, these new 2D scanners enable retailers to quickly and easily scan virtually any barcode on merchandise.

Zebra’s DS8100 Series Handheld Imagers are the ultimate in performance, innovation, and manageability. The DS8100 Series rises above the conventional imagers, delivering unprecedented scanning performance on 1D and 2D barcodes and innovative productivity and enhancing tools, including swappable power sources plus unrivaled manageability tools.

Checkout speed and efficiency is improved due to the scanning range of up to 24 in./61 cm, a high-resolution imaging sensor, and the bright “aiming spot.”

The DS8100 Series combines the power of an 800 MHz microprocessor, a high-resolution megapixel sensor, and Zebra’s exclusive PRZM intelligent imaging technology for the ultimate performance. 

The checkout stand is the last chance you have to leave shoppers with a good impression. When it comes to the checkout experience in your store, only the best will do.

Keep your checkout lines moving and your cashiers free to deliver a more personal checkout experience with the power and capabilities of the DS8100 Series handheld scanners.

DS8100 Series Handheld Scanner Improvements

The high-performance DS8100 instantly captures the most problematic barcodes including dense, poorly printed, dirty or damaged, as well as electronic barcodes on dimly lit displays. The DS8100’s superior scanning range enables cashiers to easily scan items in customers’ shopping carts without leaving the register.

Zebra Technologies is committed to supporting a variety of retail and warehouse needs. The DS8100 Series enhances workforce efficiency with features including:

• 1D and 2D barcode scanning capabilities
• 800 MHz microprocessor
• Zebra’s exclusive PRZM intelligent imaging technology
• Scanning range of up to 24 in./61 cm
• High resolution imaging sensor and bright “aiming spot”

Meet the handheld barcode scanner that’s a step above the rest. [Download Infographic Sheet]

With ultimate performance, innovation, and the customer experience in mind, Zebra delivers industry-leading barcode scanners capable of hitting the mark for retail and warehouse needs. Contact us today to see how you can bring a new efficiency level to your workforce.

Customer expectations have shifted drastically, reshaping today’s storefronts to deliver faster service, consistent product availability, and bolstered customer satisfaction. As a result, retail-ready technologies must now work harder and faster to keep storefronts ahead of demands. Complex workflows can no longer be tolerated, which is why high-demand storefronts such as discount stores are equipping their teams with enterprise-ready mobile devices. As part of an end-to-end mobility solution, next-generation mobility can increase worker performance and meet high demand without overwhelming store associates.

Turning mobility into profitability

Designed to sustain productivity in fast-paced environments, newer enterprise-grade devices such as Zebra’s line of mobile computers and printers streamline workflows to enable…

1. Quicker shelf replenishment – Out-of-stocks are one of the top drivers of lost sales. To prevent empty shelves from driving customers away, mobile devices can function as both scanners, computers, and communicators, allowing employees to quickly locate dwindling stock in real-time and replace products. 
2. Enhanced cybersecurity – If a device is connected to a network, it is vulnerable to cyberattacks. Consequently, modernized mobile devices running on Android are equipped with higher security measures to ward off unauthorized users from accessing sensitive data such as payment information.  
3. Faster frictionless checkout – The checkout lane is one of the most critical foundations of the customer experience. Intelligent scan engines can help reduce wait times by ensuring more successful first-time scans in less time both at the checkout lane and for curbside pickup.

Download our brochure to discover how expert insight can empower your discount store to surpass expectations. For more information on deploying versatile technologies into your storefront, contact Barcodes, Inc. here.

Kiosks provide guests with a personalized ordering experience and drive average order size and guest satisfaction up. Android integrates with a wide variety of peripherals and payment support options and can be deployed immediately. In this webinar, we learned how American fast casual restaurant chain Fazoli’s upgraded their customer interaction through Elo touchscreens, stands and barcode scanners.

If you were unable to attend the webinar, you can still experience the helpful material. Key takeaways of the webinar include:

• Tangible benefits of choosing Android as the platform for your guests and for you as operators
• Key success factors when selecting a service provider for deployment and ongoing support
• An inside perspective at implementing an Android kiosk program by a leading multi-unit restaurant brand

Contact us with any questions.

Thursday, August 12th, 2:00 – 2:30 PM ET

Presented By:

Raul Cepeda Jr. – Barcodes Group

Jeff Hong – Bite Kiosk

Johanna Miner – Fazoli’s

Kiosks provide guests with a personalized ordering experience and drive average order size and guest satisfaction up. Android integrates with a wide variety of peripherals and payment support options and can be deployed immediately. Learn how American fast casual restaurant chain Fazoli’s upgraded their customer interaction through Elo touchscreens, stands and barcode scanners.

If you are considering upgrading your ordering experience, this event is for you. Key takeaways of the webinar include:

• Tangible benefits of choosing Android as the platform for your guests and for you as operators
• Key success factors when selecting a service provider for deployment and ongoing support
• An inside perspective at implementing an Android kiosk program by a leading multi-unit restaurant brand

We hope to see you there!

With fewer hands to go around, small businesses thrive on effective and efficient tools. Honeywell’s ScanPal EDA51 is a mobile computer built on Android that is designed to help small businesses increase employee efficiency with an intuitive touchscreen, a powerful processer, an industry-leading scanner, and a long-life battery. Ideal for small to medium-sized businesses in the field service and retail industries, the ScanPal EDA51 is both user-friendly and ergonomic. The device ultimately helps mobile workers get more done in less time.

The ScanPal EDA51 embodies power packed for all day performance. The large, vivid 5-inch display and the long-lasting 4,000 mAh lithium ion battery encapsulated in a thin, lightweight design makes this device a force to be reckoned with. With the fast Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM450 processor and robust wireless connectivity, the ScanPal EDA51 is ready to work as hard as your workers do.

Features & Benefits

• Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon SDM450, 1.8 GHz octa-core
• Operating System: Android 8, upgradeable to Android Q
• 5-inch touchscreen display
• Removeable 4,000 mAh lithium ion battery
• User-friendly with a lightweight, comfortable, pocketable design
• 13-megapixel auto-focus color camera
• Select models available with Disinfectant Ready Housings

Shop the ScanPal EDA51 online or contact us for more information.

With so many modernization options available today, it may be tempting to just jump into the latest and greatest device. However, the key to a successful modernization strategy lies in careful planning. That’s where versatile technologies such as Zebra’s CS60 barcode scanner can be quite useful as it provides an adaptable and scalable modernization option to overcome present and future retail challenges.

Who Can Benefit from the No-Compromise Companion Scanner?

While Zebra’s new CS60 companion scanner is set to enhance storefront workflows, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to assess implementation possibilities before integrating the next generation of mobile retail data capture:

1. Are you currently using multiple scanners for varying scanning needs?

Different tasks may require different scanning capabilities such as hands-free for contactless transactions. Instead of managing multiple corded and cordless scanners throughout the store, convertible scanners like the CS60 can reduce the number of deployed devices, ultimately reducing TCO in the long run.

2. Are associates utilizing scanners in non-traditional settings consistently?

While handheld scanners are traditionally used in the checkout lanes, they have also made their way into inventory management and cycle counting as automated data capture is proven to reduce data entry errors. Mobile scanning enables automated data capture in space-constrained counters, self-service kiosks, and shopping aisles, allowing your associates to stay efficient anywhere they go.

3. Do you need to simplify your device management plan?

Multiple devices mean multiple service and repair plans. Not only does the CS60 preform in various scanning scenarios but its inductive charging feature also eliminates the need for constant recharging. Zebra’s WiFi Friendly mode also secures scanner efficiency without WiFi interruptions. Lastly, pre-installed Virtual Tether prevents device loss by keeping scanners within range and locating misplacements within seconds.   

If you answered yes to any of the questions above, your operations may benefit from new data capture devices like the Zebra CS60. To learn more about how you start modernizing your storefront, contact us for a free consultation.

Studies indicate that well over half of customers are expecting a personalized shopping experience despite new shopping patterns. While price continues to be the driving force in finalizing purchases, quality shopping experience remains key in bolstering brand loyalty and enterprise success. In addition to meeting demands, personalized shopping can accomplish many other goals¹ such as:

• Increasing sales by up to 14%
• Reducing operation costs by up to 20%
• Increasing customer satisfaction
• Increasing employee/customer engagement by up to 30%

Where to Start?

While there are many next-generation options capable of modernizing POS and employee engagement, Zebra’s PS20 personal shopper streamlines several functionalities within one user-friendly interface that can be used easily by both associates and customers. See how in the video below:

Because of its adaptive platform, Zebra’s personal shopper can also help operations facilitate new purchase patterns such as BOPIS, click-and-collect, and curbside pickup. By integrating high-speed WiFi connectivity, intelligent scanning, and push-to-talk capabilities through one device, Barcodes, Inc. helps prepare storefronts while also:

• Assisting in software selection
• Configuring devices and accelerating deployment nationwide
• Providing on-site installation and repairs
• Managing deployed devices and service contracts

To see how you can start enhancing your storefront, contact our modernization specialists for a thorough assessment of your operations.

¹ Lindecrantz, Erik and et al.  Personalizing the customer experience: Driving differentiation in retail. McKinsey & Company. Apr 28, 2020. 

Check out our case study today to see how we’ve used the PS20 to enhance operations at a major grocery retailer.