Short Stop Adopts Gilbarco Veeder-Root's Passport POS Solution

The 60-location chain chose Passport for enhanced functionality.

GREENSBORO, NC-January 11, 2005 - Short Stop Food Marts has begun the process of moving its stores to the latest generation of POS technology. Short Stop installed its first Gilbarco Veeder-Root Passport system in late 2004, with plans to add more of the state-of-the-art POS systems over time. "As the major oil brands require us to replace old POS technology," said Short Stop CEO Don Gill, "we need to stay ahead of the curve by incorporating new functionality that will improve the bottom line. That's why we chose Passport."

The privately held chain, headquartered in Fayetteville, North Carolina, will use the new POS system to "do a lot more than control gas pumps and process credit cards," said Gill. The ease of scanning, improved compliance features for alcohol and cigarette sales that reduce the chances for violations, and the touch screen that decreases transaction time, are all features that Gill expects to translate to improved profits.

Gilbarco distributor Meco of Florence, South Carolina performed the installation and training of all key personnel in less than a day. "With Meco's support and Gilbarco Veeder-Root's service and engineering, transitioning to Passport will be easy," said Gill.

Passport has achieved broad network approval, with availability on Citgo, ExxonMobil, ConocoPhillips, ADS-Chicago and ADS-Dallas networks already in place. Availability is expected soon for Shell, BPAmoco, Sunoco and several generic networks. Passport brings retailers an easy-to-use, easy-to-train and economical entry to touch screen technology. Along with its wide array of network approvals, Passport is the most cost-effective upgrade for G-SITE point of sale systems.

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