We provide detailed analysis in 13 retail market segments:
Food/Supermarkets
Drug Stores
Superstores/Warehouse Clubs (Costco, Sam’s, etc. Includes Wal-Mart and KMart Super Centers)
Department Stores (Traditional anchor stores and discount department chains)
Category Killers (Home Centers, Electronics, Pet Superstores, Bookstores, Sporting Goods, Furniture, etc.)
Specialty Other (mall and strip-mall based Specialty Stores, predominantly apparel, shoes and gifts).
Mass Merchandisers (includes Discount Stores)
Convenience Stores/Gas Stations
Table Service Restaurants (Including hotel bar/restaurant)
Quick Service Restaurants/Fast Food
Lodging
Casino/Cruise
Entertainment: Theaters, Theme Parks, Stadiums, Museums, Parks
Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION
Introduction / Background and Objectives
Retail Segment Definitions Used
POS Definitions Used
Tier Definitions
TRENDS, DRIVERS & BARRIERS
NORTH AMERICAN POS DETAILS – TOTAL MARKET
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
RETAIL SEGMENT POS DETAILS
Food / Grocery
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
Drug Stores
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
Superstores / Warehouse Clubs
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
Department Stores
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
Category Killers
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
Specialty Other
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
Mass Merchandisers
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
Convenience Stores
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
Bar / Restaurant
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
Quick Service / Fast Food
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
Lodging
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
Entertainment: Casinos & Cruise Lines
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
Entertainment: Theme Parks, Theaters, Sports Arenas, etc
Description
Key Trends
Store POS Characteristics
POS Opportunity & Forecast
Key Vendors
SUMMARY TABLES
MARKET SIZING
FORECASTS
List of Figures
Total Market – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Total Market – POS Shipments History
Total Market – POS Installed Base History
Food / Grocery – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Food / Grocery – POS Shipments History
Food / Grocery – POS Installed Base History
Drug Stores – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Drug Stores – POS Shipments History
Drug Stores – POS Installed Base History
Superstore / Warehouse Clubs – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Superstore / Warehouse Clubs – POS Shipments History
Superstore / Warehouse Clubs – POS Installed Base History
Department Stores – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Department Stores – POS Shipments History
Department Stores – POS Installed Base History
Category Killers – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Category Killers – POS Shipments History
Category Killers – POS Installed Base History
Specialty Other – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Specialty Other – POS Shipments History
Specialty Other – POS Installed Base History
Mass Merchandisers – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Mass Merchandisers – POS Shipments History
Mass Merchandisers – POS Installed Base History
Convenience Stores – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Convenience Stores – POS Shipments History
Convenience Stores – POS Installed Base History
Bar / Restaurants – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Bar / Restaurants – POS Shipments History
Bar / Restaurants – POS Installed Base History
Quick Service / Fast Food – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Quick Service / Fast Food – POS Shipments History
Quick Service / Fast Food – POS Installed Base History
Lodging – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Lodging – POS Shipments History
Lodging – POS Installed Base History
Entertainment: Casinos & Cruise Lines – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Entertainment: Casinos & Cruise Lines – POS Shipments History
Entertainment: Casinos & Cruise Lines – POS Installed Base History
Entertainment: Theme, Theaters & Sports – Stores by Chain Annual Revenue
Entertainment: Theme, Theaters & Sports – POS Shipments History
Entertainment: Theme, Theaters & Sports – POS Installed Base History
North American Overall POS Shipments History
North American Overall POS Installed Base History
2020 North American POS Market Sizing
North American POS Shipments Forecast for 2021 – 2025
North American POS Installed Base Forecast for 2021 – 2025
What do you define as POS?
At IHL we believe it is important that we state clearly the definitions of what we are classifying as a POS device. For the purposes of our analysis, we are defining POS as PC-based workstations, namely PC-class Processor-based and LAN-available terminals. Although others might include Electronic Funds Terminals as POS, we do not include them here.
In our research, we do include PC on Cash Drawer Devices (PCOCD), however, we do not attempt to distinguish between vendors unless a particular market is affected significantly.
We do not include Electronic Cash Registers (ECR’s) in our study. Although the lines have blurred as to POS and ECR in terms of processors and connectivity, we believe there is a clear distinction in functionality, expandability, and serviceability between the devices.
What segments are included in the study?
Our format for the study is based on detailed analysis of the following 10 retail market segments:
Food/Supermarkets
Drug Stores
Superstores/Warehouse Clubs
Department Stores
Category Killers (Home Centers, Electronics, Pet Superstores, Bookstores, Sporting Goods, Furniture, etc.)
Specialty Other (mall and strip-mall based Specialty Stores, predominantly apparel, shoes and gifts)
Mass Merchandisers (includes Discount Stores)
Convenience Stores/Gas Stations
Bar/Restaurants
Quick Service/Fast Food
Lodging
Entertainment – Casino/Cruise
Entertainment – Theme, Theaters, Sports
For the purposes of this report we do not count units that are in labs; we only count those in pilot or in rollout.
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Was this a survey or a paper?
A little of both. When it comes to this sort of impact study it is part art and science. We have several primary research studies behind the numbers. These are then extrapolated across segments and markets to provide overall sizing. We run this by key clients and other analysts for their insight and view as well before we release. So the cornerstone is detailed primary research data with CIOs meshed with numerous analysts with over 100 combined years of retail sizing experience to build the models.
Is more detail available beyond what is in the study?
Yes, indeed. We have an extremely detailed Retail WorldView IT Sizing model that allows us to look at over 300 technologies across every region of the world by segment. So we can customize the research output just for your needs. Simply contact us at ihl(at)ihlservices.com or +1.615-591-2955
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All of IHL Group’s generally available research subscriptions are electronic licenses and can be shared freely within the purchasing organization and wholly owned subsidiaries. We only ask that this information not be shared with partners or others outside the purchasing company without authorization from IHL Group. The license does not extend to joint ventures or other partnerships. If the relationship is not a wholly-owned subsidiary, then both parties would need a license.
Practically, this implies the following:
- The purchasing company can use the data and research worldwide internally as long as the international organizations are wholly owned subsidiaries of the purchasing company.
- The data or any research cannot be distributed in whole or in part to partners or customers without express written approval from IHL Group.
- The purchasing company may quote components of the data (limited use) in presentations to customers such as specific charts. This is limited to percentage components, not individual unit information. Unit data cannot be shared externally without express written approval from IHL Group. All references to the data in presentations should include credit to IHL Group for the data.
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