In today’s competitive market, retailers need to stand out from the crowd, and communicating imaginatively with customers can go a long way in helping to create that all important lasting impression. Colour printing is an invaluable, high-impact tool for retailers; read all about the introduction of Epson’s 4-colour PoS printer, the TM-C100. And in our competition, we are giving away a PictureMate to the reader with the most original suggestion of how to use our new printer.

In addition, on the subject of colour, you can find out how DIY retailer Wickes is using the AcuLaser C1900 to bring ideas to life.

Of course, reliability and efficiency remain important issues, and Epson solutions are continually chosen by major retailers across the board to enhance and improve their operations. Championing our systems in this issue; the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, Bank Fashion and SPAR’s Regional Distribution Centres, who, in our main story, are rolling out an EPoS system to stores featuring Epson’s
MR-800.

Also in this Retail Update, we are pleased to welcome aboard ScanSource as an official distribution partner and our viewpoint article, courtesy of Smart Technology Solutions, explains how to get the most out of Chip & PIN.