Blue Earth Council Approves POS System Switch for Liquor Store
What happened
The Blue Earth City Council voted to switch the Point of Sale (POS) system used by the Blue Earth liquor store to Rate Zero. The council made this decision during a meeting held on September 21. Drew Rute presented the council with information regarding the Rate Zero POS system, noting that 75 to 80 percent of sales are made via credit card at the store. The council also approved emergency repairs for the Blue Earth Municipal Swimming Pool and the library's sewer system.
Why it matters
The new system implementation means prices will be adjusted store-wide to reflect the Rate Zero POS system. While the price for card payments will be slightly higher, customers who pay with cash will receive a discount due to the avoidance of additional card processing fees.
Who's involved
- BLUE EARTHThe business whose payment processing system is being upgraded.
- RutePresented information on the new POS system to the council.
- StacyManages the Blue Earth liquor store.
- city councilThe governing body that formally approved the operational changes.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- BLUE EARTHSpeculative
The business might see a reduction in credit card handling fees and an adjustment to its pricing structure.
- RuteSpeculative
Drew Rute's recommendations could lead to cost savings for the city and store operations.