Lecere develops iPad POS system

Lecere Corporation has developed software for the iPad/iPod Touch that will enable the devices to take the place of traditional point of sale (POS) systems, writes AppModo.

The software, designed for use on the iPad and iPod Touch at shops, restaurants or any facility requiring a POS system, will dramatically reduce costs by as much as 90%, when compared to traditional POS systems.

The company will begin testing the iPad FIRMS POS system this week in a “major restaurant chain”.

Supermarket price wars could be over as one of Britain's biggest retailers introduces a hi-tech tool to undercut its rivals, says Mail Online.

Asda claims its new price comparison system guarantees it will always be cheaper than its three main competitors.

The shop is adding codes to its receipts that can be typed into a Web site, which will then compare Asda prices for each item with those offered by Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons

Online retail remains healthy in the UK, with sales increasing 15% in March compared to the same period last year, reports Parcel2Go.

The IMRG Capgemini e-Retail Sales Index showed that £4.5 billion was spent via the Internet, up from £3.9 billion in March 2009.

Items for homes and gardens saw a significant jump, with sales up 42%, while summer clothes grew by 27% compared to in February.