What is POS?

Image of a sales example of a fashionette bag

Synonyms

Sales point, Sales location, Checkout point, Point of purchase, Place of purchase

POS (point of sale) refers to the place where a customer purchases a product or service, i.e. the sales point. This can include both physical locations such as shops and digital platforms. POS materials are promotional materials used specifically at the point of sale to attract customers' attention.