Sharp & Casio cash registers - discontinued models in the retail trade
Sharp or Casio cash register in use? Why now is the right time to switch. Sharp and Casio have long since left the POS system market - without updates or long-term support. In this article, we show what you as a retailer should pay attention to now, why modern POS systems offer more than just receipts - and how you can easily and securely switch to a future-proof solution with LocaFox.
Our simple and expandable POS system makes everyone happy: you, your customers, employees and the tax office - thanks to direct DATEV connection.
They can still be found in many stores: classic cash registers from Sharp or Casio. For decades, they were reliable helpers in everyday life - but times are changing. What many people don't know: Both manufacturers have already withdrawn from the cash register business. Sharp ceased production in 2022, while Casio already ended sales in 2021. Technical support is now limited.
Anyone still working with one of these models today is therefore faced with a key question:
How long can I continue to use my POS system without hesitation - and what alternatives are there?
Why Sharp and Casio cash registers are increasingly becoming a problem
In the past, classic cash registers were the first choice for small stores, restaurants and specialist stores. They worked reliably - but the requirements for cash register systems have changed fundamentally.
Today, more is required than simply registering sales:
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- Legal certainty: Legal requirements such as the GoBD or the TSE obligation can hardly be met with old devices.
- Flexibility: New payment methods such as contactless payment or Apple Pay are often difficult or impossible to implement with traditional systems.
- Transparency: Evaluations, digital daily financial statements or data exports are missing or difficult to access.
- Integration: A connection to merchandise management, online stores or accounting is not planned.
As a result, those who stick with old POS systems not only risk legal problems, but also make their day-to-day business more difficult.
LocaFox as a modern alternative - practical & future-proof
LocaFox is a cloud-based POS system that has been specially developed for brick-and-mortar retailers. It not only replaces old systems such as Sharp and Casio, but also creates new possibilities - easy to use and flexible in terms of equipment.
1. cloud instead of rigid hardware
While traditional cash registers relied on stationary devices, LocaFox is completely cloud-based. Your sales data is available at all times - in-store, in the warehouse or on the move. Updates are automatic. LocaFox also offers an offline mode, which means that you can continue to collect payments even if the internet fails.
2. legally compliant & always up-to-date
LocaFox meets all the requirements of the GoBD and KassenSichV. The technical security device (TSE) is included in the package. Now even the legally required reporting of cash register data can now be carried out easily via the LocaFox system - on time, reliably and without additional work for you or your tax advisor.
3. intuitive operation - with personal support
LocaFox is designed in such a way that even employees with no prior technical knowledge can quickly get to grips with it. To ensure a smooth start, we offer comprehensive training and personal contacts - before, during and after setup.
4. modularly expandable & flexible in use
Whether self-checkout, customer loyalty or new payment methods - LocaFox grows with your requirements. Instead of rigid functions, the system offers a wide range of expansion options that can be adapted to your business processes.
Helping to shape instead of just using: LocaFox listens
A particular advantage: our customers have a say.
We don't develop LocaFox in secret, but in close cooperation with retailers and specialist stores from all over Germany. Feature requests and suggestions from the field are regularly incorporated into our further development - so that the system does exactly what you really need on a day-to-day basis.
In this way, you help to shape the path - and benefit from the fact that LocaFox is constantly evolving, adapted to the real requirements of retail.
The changeover - easier than expected
Switching to LocaFox is generally straightforward: Items, product groups and customer data can be easily transferred from the old system. Our consultants accompany you personally - from planning to commissioning. So your business operations remain trouble-free.
Conclusion: Find out now before old appliances become a burden
Sharp and Casio have left the market - and with them the updates, support and prospects. Those who switch today benefit not only from legal security, but also from modern technology that makes everyday working life noticeably easier.
LocaFox stands for a POS system that thinks with you, grows with you - and can be designed with you.
Find out now, without obligation, whether LocaFox is right for your business.
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