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Price Checkers for Supermarkets and Pharmacies

What a barcode price checker does for Kenyan supermarkets and pharmacies, how it cuts queue questions and what to buy.

Every typed price is a chance for a mistake, and every mistake is money.

Read on: it takes a few minutes and could save you a lot more than that.

In this guide you will see:
  • Customers check prices without asking staff.
  • Fewer interruptions at the till.
  • Prices come from the same system as the till, so they match.
By Qyvea LimitedPublished 2026-10-16Updated 2026-10-162 min read
On this page01. Why it matters02. What to check before you buy03. Available now at Qyvea04. How to put it to a client05. Get a quote06. FAQ
Price Checkers for Supermarkets and Pharmacies
Quick answer

A price checker lets customers scan an item and see the price themselves, so staff and the till queue stop being interrupted.

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Key takeaways

  • Customers check prices without asking staff.
  • Fewer interruptions at the till.
  • Prices come from the same system as the till, so they match.
  • A modern feel for the store.

01Why it matters

Every 'how much is this?' at the till slows the queue. A price checker answers it on the shelf.

  • Customers check prices without asking staff.
  • Fewer interruptions at the till.
  • Prices come from the same system as the till, so they match.
  • A modern feel for the store.

02What to check before you buy

CheckWhy it matters
Scan engineReads standard barcodes quickly
ScreenReadable in store lighting
MountingWall or pole mount
NetworkWi-Fi, LAN or PoE to the price server
SoftwareMust connect to your price list

03Available now at Qyvea

These are real products from the Qyvea store with live prices. Delivery is across Kenya, free in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.

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04How to put it to a client

Pitch to supermarkets with long queues and to pharmacies where customers hesitate on prices. Place one at the end of each aisle.

TipInstallers and resellers: ask us for a trade quote and we deliver the whole list to your site in one trip.

05Get a quote

When to call a professionalTell us your business and how many counters you run and we will quote the full setup, supplied, delivered and installed if you want it. Call 0113 301 244 or WhatsApp us.

06Frequently asked questions

Does it need a server?

It reads prices from your POS or a price file; check the model.

Can it show promotions?

Some can; check the software.

Where should it be placed?

Near the shelves, not at the till.

Why customers choose Qyvea

Genuine brandsManufacturer warranty on what we sell, so you are not gambling on the box.
One team, start to finishThe people who advise you also install and support it.
Fast answersWhatsApp replies usually within 30 minutes, and delivery within 24 hours in Nairobi.
Easy to buyPay by M-Pesa, bank transfer or card. Free delivery in Nairobi on orders over KES 5,000.
Risk taken off you7-day returns and exchanges on products, and a workmanship warranty on installations.
Customers say soRated 4.6/5 from 57 Google reviews.

Your next step takes one minute: send us a photo of the place on WhatsApp and we will tell you what it needs.

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