Nordstrom testing based on the iPod Touch, mobile POS systems

Seattle-based retailer Nordstrom mentioned during its annual shareholders meeting yesterday that it has been testing mobile point-of-sale devices at its Bellevue and Seattle stores, to reduce wait times for customers checking out with credit cards. It’s not a new concept in retailing, of course, but when the customer-service icon adopts a new technology, it’s worth paying attention. The company tells GeekWire that it has been testing iPod touches with a sled attachment for credit-card swiping, in addition to other types of portable devices. The plan is to have these mobile check-out capabilities in all full-line Nordstrom stores in time for...

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