Londis Laser has been developed by the company’s in-house Research and Development team and will be available to its membership of 2,000-plus independent retailers, each belonging to one of four different store formats – convenience, neighbourhood, supermarket and forecourt – depending on their size and market. In addition to volume deals on some 5,000 product lines, which it supplies through its own distribution network, members can call on help with marketing and promotions, loans for store refurbishments, as well as the opportunity to invest in the latest retail technology.

Londis Laser allows Store Owners and Managers to benefit from new features such as the opportunity to view transactions in real time from the back office, as well as all the standard sales reporting. A dial-up connection ensures information such as price changes, promotions, orders and delivery notes can be exchanged efficiently. At the point of sale, the IR’s touchscreen interface and Londis Laser software is fast and easy to use, enabling retailers to offer the multi-buy and mix and match promotions that customers now expect from their local convenience store.

“The look and feel of the solution was an important part of our vision, so from a very early stage we had specified a user-friendly hardware platform,” explained Londis Retail Systems Controller, Tony Nelder, who played a key role in the process. “After careful evaluation, we knew the IR had the power to deliver all the functionality we required. What’s more, it has proved extremely reliable, a critical point if we are to retain the confidence of our members.”

Londis Laser is available as an EPoS solution to Londis retailers around the country. Early response shows a strong demand for earlier generation EPoS users to upgrade, as well as interest from stores new to scanning.

Epson
Established for over 30 years as the world's premier printer manufacturer, Epson has the widest range of PoS printers and touchscreen solutions in the world, each designed to be the best in its class, and built to meet quality and performance criteria that set the industry standard.

Epson's best of breed thermal, inkjet and impact printers for the point of sale have long been the choice of major retailers in the UK and overseas. The company has also been at the forefront of innovations such as 2-colour receipts, single insertion cheque printing and drop-in paper load.

Together with its channel and system partners, Epson offers system solutions for all retail and hospitality environments. The company's range of fully integrated touchscreen terminals includes the powerful Intelligent Register (IR) and SR-600.

For further details, please contact David Ormerod, Epson Retail Technology Division (RTD), Campus 100, Maylands Avenue, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP2 7TJ. Tel: 01442 227318
Email: dormerod@epson.co.uk
Web: www.pos.epson.co.uk

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