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Many people wish they could look into a crystal ball. Retailers, too, would certainly like to ask this occult object a question or two: How will consumer behavior change? Will brick-and-mortar retail remain important? And what role will digital services play? A reliable tool to get answers to these questions is available.

In many stores, it is still common practice to record customers' pre-orders with a piece of paper and a pen. However, this method is error-prone and time-consuming. This can lead to longer waiting times and, in the worst case, dissatisfied customers. The handwritten notes must be carefully managed and read to avoid errors, not all handwriting is legible. ...

Bakeries, butchers and specialist stores work with a focus on success. This includes satisfied customers, increasing sales and motivated employees. Monitoring this is essential, as indicators must be identified and dealt with as quickly as possible. In the craft sector, it is not only the development of good products that counts; customers are far more demanding today, so that various measures are necessary, but their different effects are closely linked.

New reporting obligation for cash register operators: What you need to know! From 01.01.2025, a new reporting obligation for cash register systems will come into force, as published by the Federal Ministry of Finance (BMF) in a letter dated June 28, 2024. The reporting obligation itself has been known for some time, but its introduction has been postponed several times. This new regulation applies to all types of ...

People have a shorter attention span than goldfish. This is a study result that doesn't really do justice to either the vertebrates or us, and in the end is somewhat doubtful (The Myth of 8 Seconds). Yet there is a grain of truth in the thesis. The daily flood of information challenges us. We quickly decide whether we want to pause and give more time to the content. The same applies at the point of sale. It's a challenge for retailers that they can no longer successfully meet with just posters and flyers.

POS systems play a crucial role in the tax recording of sales. This is the heart of every transaction and serves as the primary source for accounting. Proper and accurate recording of cash register data and cash register statements is therefore essential in order to meet the requirements of the German tax authorities. This requires complete documentation of the cash ...

Whether it's a cozy afternoon at the café with coffee and cake, an evening at your favorite restaurant around the corner, or Sunday brunch at the bistro with friends, there is always one question that arises at the end: cash or card? In the background, restaurateurs are divided into two camps. Some focus on time savings and reduced error rates through card payments. Others see them as a financial burden and want to stick to cash, especially in the context of tipping.

The bakery industry meets smart digitalization - with the ITR Kiosk, customer service can be optimized and the shopping experience revolutionized. In this context, the new ITR Kiosk is presented, which can fundamentally change the way customers place orders. Its functions are explained in more detail below. Self-ordering for customers via an operator terminal of the ...

Would you like to significantly improve the ticket sales process with the help of a versatile and innovative solution? Then we have just the thing for you! Introducing the ITR POS ticket office - your answer to all event management challenges. Our solution has been specially developed to meet the complex requirements of ticket sales. The times of tedious ...

In a world that is constantly evolving and in which technology plays a central role, QR codes have become an integral part of our everyday lives. These digital patterns are far more than just graphic symbols; they are a key to optimizing processes and increasing efficiency. And they are not just for the retail sector ...

Forward-looking planning, time-consuming preparatory work, commissioning, shipping, and ultimately placement each time anew: Print posters cost time, money, and require strong nerves. Because, should a mistake creep into the classic advertising medium, there is hardly any chance to make adjustments. It’s hardly surprising, then, that for some time now, a more advanced alternative has been claiming the title of a more efficient advertising measure compared to print formats in retail: Digital signage solutions. This opens up entirely new possibilities for retailers.

Subsequent changes and deletion of data in the POS system were not uncommon for some operators until a few years ago - until the Technical Security Device (TSE) was introduced in Germany as part of the Cash Register Security Ordinance (KassenSichV). It is intended to ensure the proper and tamper-proof storage of transaction data in the POS system. In the meantime, all transitional periods have expired and every electronic cash register must ...

In many catering establishments, printed order receipts are still common practice in the kitchen. However, this process not only takes time, but also consumes vast amounts of paper - a costly affair that is both economically and ecologically disadvantageous. However, there is a solution to optimize this process and save resources at the same time: Kitchen monitors. Advantages ...

In the world of POS systems, the quantity and quality of interfaces play a decisive role in determining whether a POS system is first-class or not. Developers of POS software face a multitude of challenges that they must overcome and meet. It is therefore extremely important that these interfaces are secure and reliable, ...

Your success starts with the right choice of cash register Today's comparison is not about whether you sell sausage or bread rolls, but rather about the cash register system you use in your business. Why? Because choosing the right POS system has a significant impact on the efficiency and success of your business. Butcher mode vs. baker mode: Which ...

Since 01.01.2020, all cash registers in Germany have been legally obliged to print receipts, regardless of customer preference. This also applies to sales where only a few customers, such as in bakeries or tobacco stores, want a receipt - less than 3% of customers in these stores. This measure is at odds with sustainability, especially ...

Optimize your weighing technology to increase the successful sale of your products In today's world, reliable weighing systems are essential to comply with strict regulations and at the same time transparently present the determined weight and the associated price to your customers. Normally, this requires the use of a separate display directly on the scales, which with ...

We are proud to introduce a brand new feature that will take your experience with our app to the next level. The favorites list is now available and offers you even more control and overview of your assortment. What does the favorites list offer you? With this function, you can easily add your favorite products to ...

It's no secret: Relying solely on gut feeling in business is hardly effective. Meaningful reporting, on the other hand, helps retailers make important decisions based on data. Aspects such as store revenue, access to real-time company data, as well as various comparisons, are essential. Only when all information is available do retailers gain a comprehensive overview and can more easily identify new options for their business. Point of sale software solutions enable retailers to perform these data analyses at the push of a button.

In a hectic day-to-day business life, providing change can sometimes become a time-consuming and costly affair. If you're looking for an efficient solution to ensure you always have enough change in your till, then ALVARA Digital Solutions' Coin Marketplace is for you! Ordering change has never been easier With the coin marketplace ...

Would you like to run your business more efficiently? If you don't know how much sales your store has made today or which products were particularly popular, we can help you record all the important figures quickly and easily with your smartphone. ITR POS Sales App: Your key to real-time store sales and product performance Keep an overview of all relevant sales figures.

There is exciting news in the world of POS solutions. The proven and space-saving POS solution, POSix, is getting an exciting upgrade - the scales module. This enhancement, enables the seamless integration of weighing technology. With POSix and the new scale module, the improvement of the weighing process is now also accessible for smaller end customers and mobile solutions. The advantages of the scale module: Intuitive ...

Increasing competitive pressure, a rich online offering, and changing customer needs – direct producers today must find new ways to stand up to competitors and better meet the desires of their clientele. The first step: By integrating a comprehensive ERP system, they automate and optimize office work, package shipping, inventory management, supplier communication, and all sales channels. Software solutions for cash register products can also be profitably integrated in this process.

The POS team of ALVARA and ITR will once again be exhibiting together with ITMediaConsult AG at this year's EuroCIS in Düsseldorf from February 26 to March 2. In Hall 6, Stand A75, you will once again find attractive solutions for all aspects of the premium POS system with scales and new solutions for self-checkout and ...

Sales at the weekly market, the visually appealing farm store or the digital web store: direct producers are increasingly taking the step towards digitalization. This requires holistic concepts with an ERP system for managing production/goods and logistics, as well as an integrated POS system. You can now find this smart solution at Frachtpilot and the ITR POS solution. Benefit from ...

From daily discount campaigns to prestigious image advertising: in order to successfully retain customers, chain stores today need new strategies and innovative concepts. This also applies to modern bakeries and bakery cafés, where offers and products need to be presented effectively - and with as little effort as possible for the employees in the branch. To meet these challenges ...

Leipzig, 30.03.2022. ALVARA | Digital Solutions is actively committed to a more inclusive working environment. Together with Kassen Merkl GmbH, the leading European provider of software solutions for cash logistics and POS has now developed a POS display that can be operated optimally and without complex configuration even by people with impaired vision. The POS solution "ITR ...

Best practice at master baker Grobe: POS solution from it relations and Simply POS Read more ... (PDF, published in IT4Retailers online on June 10, 2022)

Leipzig, 30/06/2021. Part of the ALVARA | Digital Solutions Group since this year, it relations GmbH is sure to impress as a provider of innovative and easy-to-use checkout systems. With ITR POS solution retail branches and chains optimize their checkout processes. And all ALVARA | Digital Solutions customers can now benefit from it. Specialists it ...

Leipzig, 08.09.2021 ALVARA | Digital Solutions offers a solution for checking the Technical Security Device (TSE) to increase the data and tamper security of cash registers.

Leipzig, 30.06.2021. it relations GmbH, which has been part of the ALVARA | Digital Solutions Group since this year, is an impressive provider of innovative and easy-to-use checkout systems. With the ITR KASSE software solution, for example, retail outlets and chain stores optimize their checkout processes. All ALVARA | Digital Solutions customers can now benefit from this. For over 25 years, the expert company it relations has been developing ...