Random Weight Barcodes PLU

Amigo Pos includes a retail module for environments where retail (barcoded), bulk and deli items are sold. When the order entry screen is switched to retail mode by pressing the retail button, the screen ticket triples in width and a set of RETAIL SHORTCUTS is displayed on the left side of the screen.

Order Entry Screen in Retail Mode

When an item does not scan correctly due to a damaged or obscured barcode, press the LOOKUP button to enter the item SKU. The entire SKU does not have to be entered; enter the leading digits until the correct item is displayed.

Order Entry Screen SKU Lookup

Retail items can also be tracked by PLU. This is useful for items that do not have a barcode, such as a self-serve beverage. Press the blue PLU button, enter the PLU and press the blue CONTINUE button to add the item to the screen ticket.

Order Entry Screen PLU Lookup

Occasionally, a one-time price change may need to be performed. To change the price of a screen ticket item, use the up/down arrow buttons to highlight the item, press the blue PRICE CHANGE button, enter the new price and press the CONTINUE button.

Order Entry Screen Retail Item Price Change

Open the menu items datagrid in back office to edit existing retail items. The item can be edited directly on the grid or by selecting EDIT SELECTED ITEM from the drop-down list. The item properties are then displayed in the menu item editor.

Retail Items Datagrid in List View Mode

For faster editing, switch to DETAIL VIEW and edit the item properties on the grid. The list of items can be filtered to show only retail items by selecting RETAIL from the drop-down list.

Retail Items Datagrid in Details View Mode

Selecting the RETAIL PRICING tab on menu item editor displays the fields typically used for retail items. The SKU, PLU, Deli Barocode PLU, Price Per Weight and other fields are available on this screen.

Retail Items Pricing

When adding items that are sold by weight, the customer typically brings the unweighed bagged item to the checkout terminal. The cashier places the item on the scale and either presses the item button or enters the item PLU, which then triggers the scale interface screen to appear, as shown below.