Independent Grocer Enhances Shopper Service with Belted and Bagged Self-Checkout Systems
PLANO, Texas -- Sorbara's Shop n' Save, an independent grocery chain with five stores in the Pittsburgh area, has deployed Fujitsu U-Scan self-checkout systems from StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC. The rollout project, which began in November 2006, was completed within six weeks.
"Having a combination of bagged and belted self-checkouts made perfect sense for us," said Jim Sorbara, owner of Sorbara's Shop n' Save. "It gives our customers a choice of using self-checkout for large-volume orders, or the ability to get in and out quickly when they only need a few items. We can also have four self-checkout lanes open with just one cashier during high-traffic hours, enabling more employees to assist customers with their needs throughout the store."
Each installation includes two of the recently-released belted self-checkout units plus two five-bag U-Scan stations. All of these shopper stations are integrated with StoreNext's ScanMaster[TM] point-of-sale (POS) software at Sorbara's.
"Sorbara's Shop n' Save is among the growing number of leading independent grocers who realize that U-Scan's convenience, speed and choice equate to good customer service and enhances their shoppers' in-store experience," said Ray Carlin, CEO of Plano, Texas-based StoreNext. "This trend has continued as more independents find that the returns from self-checkout have been well worth the investment."
StoreNext dealer Retalix Pittsburgh worked in tandem with Sorbara's to install the self-checkout units and implement the combined U-Scan/ScanMaster systems. Retalix also will handle Sorbara's ongoing support and service.
Sorbara's Shop n' Save stores are recognized for outstanding customer service and provide a wide variety of prepared and natural products. Stores range from 40,000 to 70,000 sq. feet. The privately held regional chain is headquartered in South Fayette Township, Pennsylvania.
About StoreNext
StoreNext Retail Technologies LLC is the No. 1 supplier of retail technology to independent grocers and regional chains. Based in Plano, Texas, StoreNext is a joint venture of Retalix Ltd. (Nasdaq:RTLX) and Fujitsu Transaction Solutions Inc. and markets the Retalix ISS45 and ScanMaster POS software, Fujitsu U-Scan and POS hardware, PSC scanner/scales, Retalix Store and RBO back office solutions as well as Internet Connected Services for managing stores via Web-enabled applications. Other pre-integrated products include MTXEPS, Hypercom and Pay By Touch electronic payments systems, Pricer electronic shelf labels and complete mobile computing solutions. StoreNext is the IT company that's dedicated to meeting the needs of this wholesaler-served market with packaged solutions that were previously available, affordable or practical only for large chains.
Web site: www.storenext.com
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