Bestway has appointed MSP Systems, ITS and Henderson Technology as preferred EPoS partners, bringing preferential rates along­side improved ordering and store management to retailers.

The three firms were chosen at the end of May. It is the first time the wholesaler has offered retailers preferential EPoS partners and Better Retailing understands the three were shortlisted from six candidates in total.

Although exact com­mercial terms are still being determined, the deal means Bestway unaffili­ated and symbol retailers who choose one of the three firms will receive a number of benefits.

One source close to the partnership told Better Retailing: “Bestway didn’t want to stick with a single pro­vider as one will be more suited to symbols, one to forecourts and another for between the two formats.

“As the EPoS firms already work with Best­way, it will be a smooth integration with more preferential terms and costs for retailers.”

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Each firm already has existing ties with Bestway and rival symbol operators. MSP works with a number of Bestway retailers, ITS has links with Nisa, while Henderson Technology’s parent company operates the Spar and Vivo fascias across Northern Ireland.

The appointment of pre­ferred EPoS firms is the latest in Bestway’s plans to make its operations more efficient for inde­pendent retailers.

Speaking to Better Retailing at its annual retail show last month, Bestway man­aging director Dawood Pervez revealed the com­pany was installing solar panels on depots, using AI for ordering and invoic­ing, while off-shoring back-office roles.

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