The 5 Most In-Demand Mobile POS Features

4. Barcode scanners: Though it may seem straightforward, barcode scanners that automatically activate with a simple swipe across the scanning field are an in-demand feature for mobile POS. As retailers look to cut down the overall checkout time for a customer — helping to move additional foot traffic through stores and the checkout process — an edge can be critical. In addition, barcode scanners are an essential piece of real-time inventory management, turning your mobile POS system into an all-in-one answer to both front-end and back-end efficiency.

5. Apple devices (still!): Apple devices continue to be a favorite of retailers when it comes to selecting devices for their mobile POS. The key for retailers is that Apple devices are highly popular with staff, and thus require limited training resources. The key here is that mobile POS systems must be able to offer compatibility with Apple's new lighting connectors, which require a brand new port for connectivity.

Pascale Juan is the chief operations officer of I Love Velvet, a provider of mobile POS solutions for enterprise retailers.