Co-owner Dale Beckett, co-owner, said: “We’re very excited to launch the self-scan checkout here at Spar Loughbrickland, staying ahead of the times.

“The self-scan is very unique to convenience retailing, so unique in fact, that we are the first Spar filling station to have this till system installed.”

The EDGEPoS system is said to reduce customer waiting time by offering customers all the convenience of these payment services on every EDGEPoS till in store. No more long queues or turning your back on your customers is what the creators Henderson Technology has said about the newly installed system.

It can also give greater security by ensuring the system doesn’t settle the transaction until the cashier has received payment.

You can also have multiple pricing strategies across different stores or regions. Both head office and in store back office systems are as easy to use as the EDGEPoS till, and are based on ribbon bars, drop downs, point, click and drag.

Dale went on to state that, “Reacting to the trends of our shoppers, we have seen the advantages immediately of adding self-checkout to one of our tills.”

“Our rush of school children mainly pay by Apple Watch or smart phone, self-checkout has eliminated the queues onsite at this time.”

“Our customers still have the option of being served by a cashier; in fact we employed three more local staff in the same week that we launched our self-checkout.”

“We are able to provide both experiences to our customers, and EDGEPoS Self-Checkout enhances the unique and modern feel of our busy store.”

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Representing an investment of £90,000 the latest Ballycastle eatery is the 50th Subway Fresh Forward premise to open in the UK and the 100th store in Europe. Subway Fresh Forward is set to transform the customer experience with the new concept created by FRCH Design Worldwide who has designed a bespoke and sensory space for customers. Incorporating a bright new colour palette, inspired by fresh vegetables, the new store also features the first digital menu boards for Subway.

The chain opened their first Northern Ireland store on Botanic Avenue in Belfast in 1998. Since then, the brand has opened 105 stores and created over 1,500 jobs in Northern Ireland.

Stacey Brown, Development Manager for Subway Northern Ireland, hopes the new design concept, which is based inside Ballycastle Spar, will give customers an enhanced experience when enjoying healthy, hearty food.

“We are delighted to bring the Fresh Forward design concept to Northern Ireland. SUBWAY has been on a continued journey of reinvigoration of our brand and customer experience.  The distinctive Fresh Forward design concept has been rolled out in stores across the island of Ireland over the last few months and the investment in bringing Subway® Fresh Forward to Northern Ireland demonstrates our commitment to that brand evolution.

The modern design gives an enhanced customer experience through both the way that they order and the way they enjoy their meal. We are looking forward to welcoming both loyal and new customers.”

The Ballycastle store is the first of 8 Subway Fresh Forward stores planned for Northern Ireland over the next 6 months.

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