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Self-checkout gets small for space-starved retailers

June 2, 2003

BIRMINGHAM, England -- NCR Corp. introduced its newest self-checkout, a mini model for space-constrained retail locations including convenience stores.

The NCR FastLane Mini, which debuts June 3, 2003, at Europe's Retail Solutions 2003 conference and exhibition, is the smallest self-checkout on the market, according to NCR. The product still gives shoppers the option to scan, bag and pay for their own purchases using debit cards, credit cards or other electronic payment methods.

"Growing numbers of consumers use self-checkout at supermarkets and other retail venues to avoid long lines and finish shopping more quickly," said Mike Webster, vice president and general manager, NCR FastLane. "Now, even retailers with space restrictions can offer their customers the same convenience. One-third smaller than our Express model, the NCR FastLane Mini fits virtually any store layout."

To make self-checkout quick and simple, the NCR FastLane Mini features NCR's intuitive touchscreen user interface, with multimedia graphics and easy-to-follow voice and visual prompts, and includes a signature capture pad for completing credit-card transactions, the release said.

It can be equipped to accept coupons, deactivate electronic article surveillance tags and provide ATM-like functionality by dispensing cash back on debit-card transactions.

First installations of the NCR FastLane Mini are scheduled for early in the third quarter of this year.