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Mât de caisse

English translation: Checkout (Power) Poles

15:32 Nov 7, 2012
French to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Retail / Supermarkets
French term or phrase: Mât de caisse
I suspect that this means that pole or mast that rises from till points in supermarkets so that the assistant can communicate with their supervisor and call for help if needed.... but have been unable to find confirmation of this. However, I have no idea what term would be used in English to describe such a thing if indeed this is what it is. Can anyone help on either or both counts?

It simply appears in a checklist for a supermarket inspection - looking at all areas of the store.

Thanks in advance.
French2English
United Kingdom
Local time: 11:07
English translation:Checkout (Power) Poles
Explanation:
The French term means mast literally. In UK they are called checkout poles but are usually illuminated by cable so are called "Power Poles". See link
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3 +2Checkout (Power) Poles
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3pole display
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Checkout (Power) Poles


Explanation:
The French term means mast literally. In UK they are called checkout poles but are usually illuminated by cable so are called "Power Poles". See link


    Reference: http://www.dandpcustomlights.com/checkout.html
FoundInTrans
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Local time: 11:07
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agree  Tony M: Depends if the power drops down to them from the ceiling (often the case) or not.
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  -> good point tony thanks
agree  philgoddard
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pole display


Explanation:
(or customer display) used in supermarkets for the customer to view transaction totals


    Reference: http://retail.about.com/od/equipmenttechnology/ss/POS_Hardwa...
Jane F
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Local time: 12:07
Native speaker of: English
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