POINT OF SALE Definition & Meaning

point of sale

[ point-uhv-seyl ]

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noun

plural points of sale.

the store, dealer, or other retail outlet where an item is sold:
from manufacturer to point of sale.

adjective

designating or in use at a point of sale, cashier's desk, or checkout counter; point-of-purchase.
(in retailing) of or relating to a customer-checkout system that uses automated devices linked to a computer, as a terminal ��Ǿ��Գ�-�Ǵ�-��t��Բ�� that directly transmits sales data as part of a computerized system for accounting and inventory control. : POS, P.O.S.

point of sale

noun

(in retail distribution) the place at which a sale is made POS

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of point of sale¹

First recorded in 1840–45

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Education campaigns such as community workshops and public health initiatives, and point of sale posters that explain the purpose and interpretation of front-of-package labels, can empower consumers to make informed decisions.

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For instance, the bill would tax mined crypto at the point of sale rather than when the miner receives the crypto.

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“This easy change eliminates plastic bags from the point of sale and helps California significantly reduce the plastic waste that is contaminating our environment and waters.”

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“We’ve seen our businesses transition to be more environmentally sustainable. We’ve seen our customers transition and so we believe come Jan. 26, when only paper is available at the point of sale, our members will support it. Our customers will support it.”

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In new deals from 17 January, providers must tell customers about any mid-contract price rises at the point of sale and "in pounds and pence".

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