Self-checkout solution brings a new checkout experience to customers
of the Chinese department store chain at the Rainbow Shopping Mall in
Hangzhou
SHANGHAI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 28, 2014--
NCR
Corporation, the global leader in consumer transaction technologies,
today announced that it has won a self-checkout pilot project from Rainbow
Department Store. After an initial test phase, the self-checkout
solution will be available at the newly opened Hangzhou Rainbow Shopping
Mall by the middle of this year.
One of the “Top 100 Chain Retailers of China” for many years, Rainbow
Department Store is dedicated to ‘sharing the beauty of life’ with all
customers. In kicking off the self-checkout pilot project, Rainbow
Department Store intends to create a faster and more convenient checkout
option for its shoppers through the use of advanced technology.
NCR’s self-checkout solution gives shoppers the option of scanning,
bagging and paying for purchases themselves, at their own pace. The
solution’s user-friendly interface and touchscreen intelligently guide
shoppers through the checkout process with animated demonstrations –
making the transactions fast and simple.
“Retailers around the world are placing more power into the hands of
shoppers to create a more satisfying experience,” says Gerald Huang,
general manager for Greater China, NCR Retail. “Our own research shows
that self-checkout solutions can reduce wait times by as much as 40
percent while nearly two thirds of shoppers say stores that offer the
option of self-checkout provide better customer service.”
NCR is the world’s
largest supplier of self-checkout technology according to strategic
research and consulting firm RBR. According to RBR’s research, NCR is
the leader in self-checkout shipments with a total of 70 percent share.
About NCR Corporation
NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR) is the global leader in consumer transaction
technologies, turning everyday interactions with businesses into
exceptional experiences. With its software, hardware, and portfolio of
services, NCR enables more than 485 million transactions daily across
retail, financial, travel, hospitality, telecom and technology, and
small business. NCR solutions run the everyday transactions that make
your life easier.
NCR is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia with approximately 29,000
employees and does business in 180 countries. NCR is a trademark of NCR
Corporation in the United States and other countries. The company
encourages investors to visit its web site which is updated regularly
with financial and other important information about NCR.
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NCR Corporation
Winnie Sze
852 2975 6948
winnie.sze@ncr.com
or
NCR
Corporation
Tony Carter
404-316-0201 (cell)
678-808-6984
(ofc.)
tony.carter@ncr.com
