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Why the mPOP can help your salon run efficiently Due to Covid-19 and the lockdown restrictions, salons have only just re-opened with strict hygiene and social distancing rules to abide by. This means your salon will need to have a POS and operating system that can book appointments, take payments...

Food safety and allergy labelling is one of the most important considerations that a café, restaurant or takeaway has to concern itself with, especially if your business is preparing food products on site. In October 2021 Natasha’s Law will come into place, meaning that there will be stricter requirements for pre-packaged...

There have been many questions surrounding the future of the hospitality industry with the easing of lockdown restrictions, particularly how businesses such as pubs and bars will operate with social distancing rules.  With the announcement that outdoor areas and pubs with beer gardens could be allowed to reopen soon in...

  As the lockdown restrictions begin to ease somewhat, businesses especially restaurants, cafés and coffee shops are thinking about how they will protect their customers and staff. Creating a safer and more contactless environment ironically goes against the very nature of hospitality but from enclosed dining pods to temperature checks...

While many restaurants and retailers are temporarily closing their front-of-house, many are keeping back-of-house operations open, switching to on-line ordering in order to offer collection and delivery options. Even before the current situation, mobile and omni-channel models were growing.  Online shopping has its advantages.  It’s quick, convenient, user friendly, and...

The next few weeks or even months are going to be difficult for independent retailers, restaurants and cafés as self-isolation and social distancing become the norm.  However, innovative local businesses are already adapting to the changes in many ways via initiatives such as local deliveries, take-away orders and gift vouchers.. ...

E-Books

As a leading provider of packaged and modular specialist kiosk printing solutions, Star offers a wide range of industry-leading products. Offering high quality receipt, ticket and label printing solutions from specialised kiosk mechanisms and housed printers, Star solutions are integrated into some of the world’s largest kiosk and self-service applications...
Traditional impact printers have long been the backbone of kitchen order management, however thermal printers are increasingly becoming the kitchen printer of choice with a greater range of connectivity options and printer formats offering a more streamlined and flexible solution. ...
In the world of retail and hospitality point of sale, the choice of connectivity for receipt and order printers is a crucial decision that can significantly impact the efficiency and functionality of your business operations....
In today's competitive business landscape, creating a memorable brand image and nurturing customer engagement are crucial. While many business owners focus on marketing strategies and customer experiences, one often overlooked opportunity lies right in front of them: the humble receipt....

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Innovative Retail Technology from Star Micronics at The Retail Technology Show 2023, London   Without a doubt, innovative retail technology has an increasingly important role to play in meeting customer expectations.  In particular, the growth of hybrid shopping is augmenting the role of such technology in order to facilitate a...

Star Micronics launches mC-Print POS printers with USB-C port and USB Power Delivery With the growing adoption of the USB-C® standard, international POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics announces the launch of the latest additions to its mC-Print3™ series. The mCP31C and mCP31CB, equipped with a USB-C port support standard communication...

Star Micronics launches new CloudPRNT™ for WooCommerce update to facilitate online ordering International POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics announces the launch of its new CloudPRNT™ for WooCommerce update to enable small and medium-sized businesses to develop an online ordering presence with minimal set-up time and expense required. Retailers and hospitality...

At EuroShop 2020 (16 – 20 February, Messe Düsseldorf, Germany), Star Micronics will be demonstrating the future of POS connectivity together with pioneering solutions from leading POS software and payment companies bitbakers (Flour.io), iZettle, Kasse Speedy, Repertus, Sitoo as well as fiscal specialist Fiskaly on Stand 6/E41. Visitors to the...

Star Micronics launches SteadyLAN™ to provide unique cabled LAN connection for iPad POS systems International POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics announces the launch of SteadyLAN™, a unique POS connectivity solution that provides the stability of a cabled LAN connection for iPad POS systems via the standard Apple Lightning cable to...

Star Micronics, a leading manufacturer of packaged and modular specialist kiosk printing solutions, announces the latest additions to its range of Sanei SK1 kiosk printers, the SK1-211/221 and SK1-311/321 series, as well as the new low cost SK4-21 and SK4-31. These printers enhance Star’s wide selection of highly compact Sanei...

Events

At the Retail Technology Show 2024 (24 – 25 April, Olympia, London), international POS hardware solutions provider Star Micronics will be demonstrating its latest point-of-sale technology with a range of POS, payment and kiosk solutions on Stand 6G10....
At EuroCIS 2024 (27 - 29 February, Dusseldörf, Germany), international POS hardware solutions provider Star Micronics will be demonstrating its latest point-of-sale technology with a range of POS, payment and kiosk solutions at Hall 9 / A14....
At Hospitality Tech Expo, London Excel 10th and 11th October, we will be showing our latest printing solutions for front of house, kitchen and self-service kiosks as well as innovative labelling solutions for food prep and delivery. ...

Innovative Retail Technology from Star Micronics at The Retail Technology Show 2023, London   Without a doubt, innovative retail technology has an increasingly important role to play in meeting customer expectations.  In particular, the growth of hybrid shopping is augmenting the role of such technology in order to facilitate a...

At EuroShop 2023 (26 February – 2 March 2023), international POS hardware solutions provider Star Micronics will be demonstrating its latest Point of Sale solutions at Hall 6 / B23. Introducing a variety of new products for retail and hospitality POS as well as self-service kiosks at the event, Star’s...

At Food Hotel Tech 2023 (14 – 15 March 2023, Porte de Versailles, Paris), international POS solutions provider Star Micronics will be exhibiting its latest solutions for hospitality POS, mobile ordering, food labelling and self-service kiosk applications on Stand B22. Recognising POS technology has an increasingly important role to play...

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Vets Now is the UK’s leading pet emergency service providing urgent and emergency care for pets from 60 sites across the UK.  With around 2000 staff, Vets Now takes around 2 million calls a year from its customers, treating over 200k urgent and emergency cases in its clinics and hospitals...

Without a doubt, as consumption habits erode traditional ordering patterns resulting in food and beverages being increasingly ordered on mobile apps or Click & Collect sites, many hospitality businesses have had to pivot and adapt in order to facilitate the shift.  On the upside, this has provided new opportunities to...

Clip ‘n Climb climbing centres recently approached MP Digital, a web development agency with over 22 years’ experience and a team of specialists producing bespoke customer engagement solutions focused on online purchasing experiences.  With an existing online booking system that was unable to handle the pressures of a growing multi-centre...

Witnessing a staggering 25% increase in spending on hardware and software in the last 2 years, it’s fair to say retail and hospitality businesses have unleashed something of a technological renaissance. In a resounding validation of the technology-driven trend sweeping the retail and hospitality sectors, Wisk-it.com announces its groundbreaking launch...

Mobile Order & Pay has proved to be a lifeline for many hospitality operators during the pandemic, allowing them to react to changing restrictions and trade safely with both Order to Table and Pickup. As we re-emerge back to ‘normality’, many businesses continue to adapt their operational procedures to embrace...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to review not only how they operate, but also how to pivot in such a way that the business can thrive in a challenging and unpredictable environment.  With social distancing and venues seeking ways to enhance customer service, a plethora of food and...