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6 best retail POS systems for shops in the UK

What's the best EPOS system for small shops in the UK? Although many options prevail, only few tills are great for small retailers.

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:27:59+00:00Published: August 6th, 2024|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Retail POS, Shopify UK, Square UK, Vend, Zettle|
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Square Point of Sale review UK: free, but worthwhile?

Square Point of Sale offers more than standard features you get in other POS apps. But for a free app, are there any caveats?

Emily Sorensen2025-02-12T09:14:57+00:00Published: January 25th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK|
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SumUp Point of Sale (formerly Goodtill) review: affordable, not always smooth

The old Goodtill is now SumUp Point of Sale, but does it work well? We tested the POS app, backend and support to discover pros and cons.

Emily Sorensen2024-04-14T18:43:56+01:00Published: April 14th, 2024|Tags: Goodtill, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, SumUp|
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Square for Retail review: easy POS system for in-person and online retailers

Is Square for Retail good value for money? Are there enough POS features for the cost? We've tested the app and review how the plans compare.

Emily Sorensen2024-03-22T14:19:01+00:00Published: December 3rd, 2020|Tags: iPad POS, Retail POS, Square UK|
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iZettle vs. Shopify: what’s the best POS and ecommerce combo?

Which is the best e-commerce and POS combination: Shopify or iZettle? We compare features and price differences.

Emily Sorensen2024-01-23T08:45:36+00:00Published: March 20th, 2019|Tags: Retail POS, Shopify UK, Zettle|
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Epos Now review: tailored POS with hardware for those who can commit

Is Epos Now a good POS system that's worth the contract and fixed monthly cost? We tested the till software and discovered how it really works.

Emily Sorensen2023-10-13T17:52:30+01:00Published: October 13th, 2023|Tags: Epos Now, iPad POS, Restaurant POS, Retail POS|
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Best iPad POS systems in the UK

Whether you run a retail, food or service business, our comparison of the best iPad till systems helps you uncover which to consider.

Emily Sorensen2023-09-29T09:40:21+01:00Published: November 23rd, 2022|Tags: EPOS, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK, TouchBistro UK, Vend, Zettle|
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Shopify POS review UK: best for unifying online with in-store sales simply

We've tested Shopify POS Pro and Lite and share our insights. Is this the best way for online merchants to sell in store?

Emily Sorensen2023-07-28T14:09:21+01:00Published: January 17th, 2023|Tags: iPad POS, Retail POS, Shopify UK|
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QR codes are replacing barcodes: practical implications for shop owners

Linear barcodes are facing discontinuation, and QR codes will take over. Is this compulsory for UK retail shops? Why and how will it happen?

Emily Sorensen2023-05-17T19:12:41+01:00Published: May 15th, 2023|Tags: QR Codes, Retail POS|
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Vend POS review UK: good all-round retail POS at a reasonable price

Solid and usable, Vend has a lot to offer. With its many features and user-friendly interface, should retailers consider it?

Emily Sorensen2023-01-24T12:03:25+00:00Published: April 7th, 2021|Tags: EPOS, Retail POS, Vend|
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POS software comparison of leading till systems in the UK

We compare the five best EPOS software in the UK, focusing on key differences in cost, functionality and purpose.

Emily Sorensen2023-01-24T12:00:11+00:00Published: February 2nd, 2020|Tags: EPOS, Epos Now, iPad POS, Lightspeed, Restaurant POS, Retail POS, Square UK, TouchBistro UK, Vend|
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Hike POS review: affordable, standard retail POS for iPad, PC and Mac

Hike is a pretty standard POS system for retailers, but has an edge over alternatives: it works on PC and Mac as well as iPad. Is it worth the cost?

Emily Sorensen2023-01-24T11:59:09+00:00Published: April 7th, 2021|Tags: iPad POS, Retail POS|
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