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Your ultimate guide to choosing the perfect retail POS system

Looking to invest in retail POS system? This guide provides all you need to know to choose the best POS for your business.

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According to Grand View Research’s Point-of-sale Terminals Market Report, the market size for global point of sale terminals will reach $130.91 billion by 2028, with mPOS and contactless payment terminals in high demand due to COVID-19.

Your employees and customers interact with each other daily through your retail EPOS system. That’s why choosing the right POS solution keeps your business running smoothly and can increase your profits.

On the contrary, wrong POS can lead to severe long-term consequences because it may be difficult to learn and operate, too expensive, or doesn’t have the necessary features to grow with your business.

Therefore, you need to equip yourself with sufficient information before making the decision. Keep reading our guide to choosing the perfect POS system for your retail.

Table of Contents

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What is the meaning of POS systems in retail?

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Types of retail POS systems

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How retail POS works

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Benefits of retail POS systems

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6 signals for you to switch POS systems

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How to choose the right retail POS system

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Admin/Backend Demo

There is no customization or advanced features on the demo version. Remember that Magestore POS is customizable for even complex business requirements. You can request a personalized demo with our consultants at any time.

What is Magento POS

A Magento POS (point of sale) system is software integrated with the Magento platform to synchronize data between your online and offline stores and facilitate retail operations. Magestore POS is a web-based and Magento-native POS which requires at least one Magento website to work.

Who needs Magento POS system

The Magento POS system is developed for retailers with both Magento eCommerce websites and physical stores, and want to use the Magento website as a centralized place to manage all sales data and sell both online and offline.

Some features of Magento POS system

A basic Magento POS can work as a cash register to create orders, add discounts and taxes, print receipts, and manage sales. But a complete Magento POS system can assist you with more advanced tasks, such as inventory control, supplier management, loyalty programs, etc.

Why use Magento POS

  • Magestore POS is native to Magento and is installed directly on your Magento backend without third-party plugins, to inherit all Magento's power.
  • You can use our Magento POS on multiple devices, web browsers and create unlimited accounts without extra fees.
  • All data stay safely on your side, and your POS doesn't have to rely on third-party servers to work.
  • You only need to pay once for the POS license and get full ownership of the solution.

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Let us show you how it all works

After you complete the registration form & schedule a meeting with us, we'll contact to ask for your confirmation. This demo session is completely FREE & requires no commitments.

1. Where we'll discuss

We do screen sharing, so the demo will be conducted using Google Meet.

2. What we'll do

Our specialists will guide you through the POS solution and answer any questions you have. All to see if our POS system fits your business requirements.

3. What you'll get

  • A LIVE demo session to see how Magestore POS works
  • A FREE demo site to explore every product feature
  • A FREE consultation with our expert to discuss the best-fit solution for your business.

4. Additional information

  • A demo typically lasts for 45 minutes, but we can adjust the duration based on your needs
  • No preparation required but it's nice to have your requirements clear
  • Additional team members are welcome to join
  • If you want to see how Magestore POS works in reality, you can contact one of our customers and ask for their experience
  • Magestore doesn't do cold-calling, we only contact you on request.

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About the Magento platform

1. What is Magento?

Magento is an open-source platform that helps retailers create eCommerce websites, released on March 31, 2008, by Varien and developed on Zend Framework. In 2018, Adobe acquired Magento with a price of $1.68 billion. There are currently about 270,000 eCommerce websites running on Magento in 2022.

2. Why do retailers choose Magento?

Most of our customers say Magento is speedy and more customizable than others; it is suitable for medium and large enterprises or fast-growing businesses with complex requirements/customizations.

Not sure if you're using Magento, check your website here!

3. What to do next?

  • If you are new to Magento or searching for eCommerce platforms, you can explore more about Magento in this article.
  • If you are looking for Magento website development services, please reach our dedicated service team here.
  • If you've already had a Magento website and are searching for a POS system, please close this pop-up and continue exploring.