# Mobile Retail Checkout Systems The Nordstrom Point of Sale Devices Make Shopping Faster By Jordy E | Published 2014-05-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nordstrom-point-of-sale References: [fashionotes](http://www.fashionotes.com/content/2014/05/the-use-of-digital-technology-in-retail-stores/) & [shop.nordstrom](http://shop.nordstrom.com) The new [Nordstrom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/closer-to-you) Point of Sale system will enable employees of the fashionable store to checkout shoppers on the spot, no matter the location within the department. This will speed up the payment process while also breaking down busy lines. [Mobile devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcx-m7) will be encoded with the Point of Sale system. The handheld machines can thus be toted through isles and different sections of Nordstrom, meaning that cashiers will no longer be restricted to the front or back entrances of the buildings. Those who cash out customers can also benefit from a more portable set up, allowing them to complete tasks while also passing through the store and helping consumers with their purchases if need be. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 52% | Activity: 74% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Mobile Retail Checkout Systems:** The Nordstrom Point of Sale system enables checkout anywhere, disrupting traditional retail checkout processes. - **Handheld Point of Sale Devices:** The use of handheld devices for checkout in retail stores provides convenience and mobility, transforming customer experiences. - **Portable Retail Technology:** The adoption of portable retail technology enables increased efficiency and personalized customer service for retail businesses. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** The implementation of mobile retail checkout systems revolutionizes traditional retail processes and enhances customer experiences. - **Technology:** The development of handheld point of sale devices creates opportunities for innovation in the technology industry. - **Customer Service:** The adoption of portable retail technology opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the customer service industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hybrid Self-Checkout Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-bora-bora-pos-system.md) - [Cost-Effective POS Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-pos.md) - [Tablet-Based POS Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petrosoft-smartpos-tablet-edition.md) - [Retail Checkout Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isensego.md) - [Cloud-Based PoS Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oroton.md) - [Customizable Retail Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightspeed-scanner.md) - [Compact Automated Retail Checkouts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneview-selfcheckout.md) - [Cutting-Edge Retail POS Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bouclair.md) - [Small Retailer EPoS Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shopmate-360.md)