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13 June 2024

Definition

"Point of Sale" (POS) is the location and system where a retail transaction is completed. This is where customers pay for their purchases, either physically at a store counter or online, and the POS system typically includes hardware (like cash registers and card readers) and software to process sales, manage inventory, and handle payments.
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