This week in POS and retail: news round-up
We give close attention to what is going on in the areas that we serve. Here is some points from this week that have stood out:
- Lots of articles have appeared reviewing this year's CES in Las Vegas. The general consensus was that even though one main product or announcement failed to dominate, there was still sufficient content to appeal to the audience. Mashable provided a succinct review and a feature on the 30 most striking images of the show. You can find this by clicking here
- A thought-provoking article in Forbes magazine gained interest in the industry, as it suggested the traditional restaurant menu is under threat from tablet devices. It features a review of one of the systems in operation and the functionality it provides both to customers and the restaurant. You can read the Forbes piece in full by clicking here
- With it being a popular time of year for industry events, the focus shifted on to New York this week for the National Retail Federation's Big Show 2012. Kicking off the event with a keynote speech, former President Bill Clinton talked positively about economic recovery to an audience that has helped to contribute toward record visitor numbers at this year's event. Footfall has in turn led the organizers to forecast growth in the industry. You can read about the numbers by clicking here