Square Unveils Hardware Register to Attract Larger Sellers

Square Inc. unveiled a counter-top hardware device that’s embedded with its electronic payments technology in a move aimed at continuing to attract larger merchants.

The Square Register introduced Oct. 30 includes a customer-facing screen for buyers to see what they’re purchasing, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, and acceptance of all payment types. The company, which began by offering a simple way for food trucks and street vendors to accept credit cards, has been attracting larger customers with a suite of services such as loans and inventory management software. At the end of the second quarter, 46 percent of Square’s merchants did more than ...