A retail or grocery checkout setup doesn't need to be complicated: a barcode scanner, a receipt printer, and usually a label printer for shelf or price tags. Here's what actually fills each role.
Barcode scanners for retail checkout
For a fixed checkout counter, a corded USB scanner is the simplest, most reliable option — no batteries to manage, no pairing issues. The Zebra DS2208 is a straightforward entry point and is officially documented as compatible with Shopify POS. See our Shopify & Square compatibility guide for POS-specific setup notes.
Receipt printers for retail and grocery
The Epson TM-T88V and TM-T88VI are industry-standard thermal receipt printers built specifically for point-of-sale use, with broad POS software support (Shopify, Square, and most others) and fast print speeds suited to busy checkout lines.
Price and shelf labels
For shelf tags, price labels, or product labeling, a dedicated label printer like the Zebra ZD220 handles that separately from receipt printing — label printers use die-cut label media rather than continuous receipt paper. See our Zebra vs Epson printers guide for why these are two different tools, not interchangeable ones.
What we stock
Barcode scanners from $45, Epson receipt printers from $150, and Zebra label printers from $120 — browse the full catalog for current availability and pricing.
We buy back used retail and grocery POS equipment — working or not, any quantity. See Sell Stock.
Frequently asked questions
What equipment does a retail checkout counter need?
At minimum: a barcode scanner to ring up items, and a receipt printer for the customer copy. Many retail and grocery operations also run a separate label printer for shelf tags or price labels.
What barcode scanner should a small retail store use?
A corded USB scanner like the Zebra DS2208 is a straightforward, affordable choice for a fixed checkout counter, and is officially documented as compatible with Shopify POS.
What receipt printer works for retail and grocery POS?
The Epson TM-T88V and TM-T88VI are widely used, POS-software-agnostic thermal receipt printers supported across Shopify, Square, and most POS platforms.
Do you buy back retail POS equipment?
Yes — working or non-working, any quantity. See Sell Stock for details.