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<strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> – Retail<br />

<strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> <strong>is</strong> a <strong>POS</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>store</strong> <strong>management</strong><br />

<strong>system</strong> specifically designed for retailers. The solution<br />

<strong>is</strong> proven both on a local <strong>and</strong> international level,<br />

supports multiple languages, features a user-friendly,<br />

intuitive inter face, scaleable, can easily adapted to<br />

changing needs <strong>and</strong> offers highly effective customer<br />

loyalty functions.<br />

The challenge<br />

Today’s customers expect more than just a fast <strong>and</strong><br />

faultless checkout process at the point of service.<br />

However, your flexibility <strong>and</strong> quality of service at the<br />

<strong>POS</strong> depend greatly on the <strong>POS</strong> <strong>system</strong> installed. It<br />

also has a dec<strong>is</strong>ive impact on your customers’ shopping<br />

experience. <strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> helps you maxim<strong>is</strong>e<br />

customer sat<strong>is</strong>faction at the <strong>POS</strong> by providing,<br />

among others, the following options:<br />

• Efficient <strong>and</strong> accurate checkout at the <strong>POS</strong><br />

• Self-service <strong>POS</strong> terminals that reduce<br />

queuing times<br />

• Ability to accept any payment method <strong>and</strong><br />

currency<br />

• Tailored offers <strong>and</strong> promotions that can be<br />

immediately <strong>and</strong> quickly accounted for at the <strong>POS</strong><br />

• Redeeming gift certificates, cards, frequent buyer<br />

rebates, premiums, coupons <strong>and</strong> other<br />

customer loyalty incentives<br />

Better service <strong>and</strong> more efficient processes<br />

The objective <strong>is</strong> clear: sat<strong>is</strong>fied customers. Cons<strong>is</strong>tent<br />

<strong>and</strong> efficient business processes are the means to<br />

th<strong>is</strong> end. Th<strong>is</strong> <strong>is</strong> why <strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> seamlessly<br />

integrates with your business applications <strong>and</strong><br />

databases, providing you with a flexible <strong>and</strong> unified<br />

value chain – even across national borders.<br />

Th<strong>is</strong> allows you to improve your customer service while<br />

at the same time benefiting from trackable transactions


<strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> – Retail<br />

<strong>and</strong> flexible workflows at the <strong>POS</strong>. <strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong><br />

<strong>POS</strong> makes th<strong>is</strong> possible with features including:<br />

• Customer information <strong>system</strong>s<br />

• Self-checkout<br />

• Role-based author<strong>is</strong>ation<br />

• Predefined reports <strong>and</strong> analyses at the company <strong>and</strong><br />

<strong>store</strong> level<br />

• Designed for international application including<br />

multi-lingual support<br />

• Supports various currencies, tax <strong>and</strong> f<strong>is</strong>cal prov<strong>is</strong>ions<br />

as well as compliance regulations<br />

• Complies with the Payment Card Industry Data<br />

Security St<strong>and</strong>ards (PCI DSS)<br />

• A broad range of EFT terminals – also for inter -<br />

national use<br />

• Integration into multi-channel processes<br />

• Integration into RFID processes, capture of tagged<br />

RFID articles<br />

The solution<br />

<strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> has been successfully serving<br />

small <strong>and</strong> large retail chains across a broad range of<br />

segments both on a local <strong>and</strong> international level.<br />

The solution <strong>is</strong> being continuously enhanced to meet<br />

new dem<strong>and</strong>s which may, for example, ar<strong>is</strong>e due to<br />

changing customer needs, innovative technologies or<br />

legal prov<strong>is</strong>ions. The changes are implemented quickly<br />

<strong>and</strong> flexibly <strong>and</strong> are adopted as the latest st<strong>and</strong>ard.<br />

International <strong>and</strong> multi-lingual application<br />

<strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> <strong>is</strong> currently in use in over 30<br />

countries in 20 different languages. The solution<br />

supports various country-specific regulations to help<br />

customers meet local tax law requirements <strong>and</strong><br />

compliance regulations.<br />

Intuitive <strong>and</strong> user friendly<br />

The custom<strong>is</strong>able touch screen for <strong>POS</strong> <strong>and</strong> manage ment<br />

functions, as well as the simple <strong>and</strong> intuitive inter face,<br />

facilitates ease of. Th<strong>is</strong> results in minim<strong>is</strong>ed training requirements<br />

<strong>and</strong> ensures that new employees <strong>and</strong> temporary<br />

staff can operate the <strong>POS</strong> after a short overview.<br />

Simple <strong>management</strong> in the back office <strong>and</strong> at<br />

corporate headquarters<br />

<strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> provides the back office with the<br />

following functions that facilitate <strong>POS</strong> <strong>and</strong> branch<br />

<strong>management</strong>:<br />

• St<strong>and</strong>ard<strong>is</strong>ed reports<br />

• Permanent access to <strong>store</strong> data<br />

• Cash <strong>and</strong> revenue <strong>management</strong><br />

• Interfaces to payroll, HR or other <strong>store</strong> <strong>system</strong>s<br />

• Validated returns including check against central<br />

server<br />

In addition, <strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> offers several central<br />

<strong>management</strong> functions, such as:<br />

• Customer base <strong>and</strong> cash certificate <strong>management</strong><br />

• Promotions <strong>and</strong> special offers<br />

• Opening new branch <strong>store</strong>s<br />

• Central control of <strong>POS</strong> parameters including VAT<br />

rates, exchange rates, role-based access rights etc.<br />

• Mechan<strong>is</strong>ms for updating <strong>and</strong> d<strong>is</strong>tributing the<br />

latest software version


The right products at the right time<br />

Not being able to supply their customers with the<br />

items they are looking for <strong>is</strong> not an option for today’s<br />

retailer. <strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> helps to alleviate th<strong>is</strong><br />

problem by offering interfaces to market-leading<br />

warehouse <strong>management</strong> <strong>system</strong>s. Th<strong>is</strong> allows you<br />

to ensure that your customers will find the desired<br />

products at their preferred <strong>store</strong> location.<br />

Successfully retaining customers<br />

Cards, gift cards, coupons, special offers, rebates,<br />

loyalty premiums or mix & match – with <strong>Torex</strong><br />

<strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> you can offer a wide range of loyalty<br />

incentives. Redeeming third-party vouchers <strong>is</strong> just as<br />

easy as <strong>is</strong>suing or redeeming coupons, providing you<br />

with for the ability to promote customer loyalty <strong>and</strong><br />

attracting new customers.<br />

Flexible <strong>and</strong> scalable<br />

<strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> <strong>is</strong> a mature <strong>POS</strong> <strong>and</strong> branch<br />

<strong>management</strong> <strong>system</strong> that meets the dem<strong>and</strong>s of<br />

the retail industry perfectly. Naturally, a company’s<br />

specific needs vary from segment to segment, so the<br />

solution can be easily <strong>and</strong> flexibly custom<strong>is</strong>ed <strong>and</strong><br />

scaled.<br />

RFID at the <strong>POS</strong><br />

<strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> <strong>is</strong> also applicable for companies<br />

using RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) to secure<br />

goods. The <strong>POS</strong> solution recogn<strong>is</strong>es which RFIDtagged<br />

goods are in the <strong>store</strong>, reconciles any item with<br />

the <strong>store</strong> database when sold <strong>and</strong> tags paid goods into<br />

the <strong>system</strong>. Th<strong>is</strong> means that the antennas installed at<br />

the exit to secure the <strong>store</strong>’s goods can detect stolen<br />

items by checking the database in real time <strong>and</strong> trigger<br />

an alarm.<br />

Open technology<br />

<strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> was developed in Java based on<br />

open databases, industry st<strong>and</strong>ards <strong>and</strong> according to<br />

the service-oriented architecture (SOA) model. Due<br />

to th<strong>is</strong> open approach, the solution <strong>is</strong> compatible<br />

with a wide range of operating <strong>system</strong>s, databases,<br />

application servers <strong>and</strong> middleware. You benefit from<br />

being able to integrate the application into your<br />

ex<strong>is</strong>ting <strong>system</strong>s with ease <strong>and</strong> at a competitive price.<br />

What’s more, you can flexibly exp<strong>and</strong> the solution to<br />

meet your business requirements or to comply with<br />

legal prov<strong>is</strong>ions.<br />

For more information on <strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong>,<br />

v<strong>is</strong>it www.torex.com


Global headquarters<br />

Houghton Hall<br />

Business Park<br />

Houghton Reg<strong>is</strong><br />

Dunstable LU5 5YG<br />

T: +44 (0)1582 869600<br />

F: +44 (0)1582 869601<br />

<strong>Torex</strong> US, Inc.<br />

Regional Headquarters<br />

2001 Midwest Road, Suite 200<br />

Oakbrook, IL 60523, USA<br />

T: +1 630 359 4826<br />

F: +1 630 359 4855<br />

E: info_us@torex.com<br />

www.torex.com<br />

<strong>Torex</strong> <strong>LUCAS</strong> <strong>POS</strong> – Retail<br />

© <strong>Torex</strong> Retail Holdings Limited 2012. All rights reserved. <strong>Torex</strong> <strong>and</strong> other <strong>Torex</strong> trademarked names or br<strong>and</strong>s are trademarks or reg<strong>is</strong>tered trademarks of<br />

<strong>Torex</strong> Retail Holdings Limited <strong>and</strong>/or its subsidiaries in the United States <strong>and</strong>/or other countries. All other trademarks mentioned herein are recogn<strong>is</strong>ed as<br />

trademarks of their respective owners.<br />

About <strong>Torex</strong><br />

<strong>Torex</strong> <strong>is</strong> a European market leader for <strong>store</strong> <strong>system</strong>s in Retail, Hospitality, Convenience <strong>and</strong> Fuel<br />

markets. We provide outlet <strong>and</strong> head office technology to our core markets globally, through a mix<br />

of software, hardware, consultancy, implementation <strong>and</strong> maintenance <strong>and</strong> services. Our technology<br />

ranges from Point-of-Sale to solutions which help our customers deal with merch<strong>and</strong><strong>is</strong>e planning,<br />

business analytics, loss prevention <strong>and</strong> multi-channel trading. 1,150 <strong>Torex</strong> people help over 6,000<br />

businesses serve their customers every year, in over 30 countries.<br />

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