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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.. ...

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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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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....

International POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics demonstrates its continued focus on the labelling market following the introduction of the mC-Label3 and TSP143IVSK printers, designed to print permanent and repositionable labels, food orders, delivery and takeaway labels for hospitality as well as product labels for retail, healthcare and logistics.  Building on...

Star Micronics launches their managed cloud service, StarPrinter.Online. It allows businesses to print directly from a web server and more....

27.04.23, High Wycombe: International POS solutions provider Star Micronics announces today that global financial technology company SumUp has integrated the Star mC-Print3 packaged printer into the recently launched SumUp Kiosk, designed by Melford Technologies Ltd. Transforming how businesses process orders across retail and hospitality, the kiosk responds to the growing...

Complete POS solution for hospitality from POSUP and Star   In response to the huge technological shift in recent years when it comes to dine-in, delivery and takeaway, venues are under pressure to meet ever greater demand for convenience, choice and flexible ordering in an increasingly digital landscape.  By investing...

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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Future focused and globally scalable cloud-based visitor management solution from Time Data Security (TDS)   During the global pandemic in which the safety of employees and visitors alongside limited customer interaction is paramount, visitor management protocol is more important than ever.  A cloud-based visitor management solution provides these assurances by...

The new way to order and pay with Pour and Star All too often customers face a long wait to order and pay for food and drinks in hospitality venues and this has simply been exacerbated during the current pandemic.  There has been an explosion of table service apps to...

Boost online orders with UpMenu and Star As consumers become increasingly accustomed to online and table ordering, restaurants are able to take advantage of reduced costs and increased revenue.  By adopting an ordering and delivery management solution offering a variety of intuitive features, orders and payments can be processed with...

Clutter free POS: How to achieve the minimalist look With the growing prevalence of stylish and intuitive Tablet and Cloud POS systems, retailers are increasingly looking to achieve a cable free minimalist look.  The ideal scenario would be just a tablet on a countertop providing a clean, sleek vision but all too often...

 Empower your business with Saledock and Star Whether you’re a clothing store, boutique, hair salon or coffee shop, a POS system is an integral and vital part of your business.  There are many solutions to choose from, however, a cloud based POS solution is cost effective, facilitates mobile payments and...

Forge and Star provide a seamless visitor experience with Cloud-based solution As employees gradually return to offices, the need for effective visitor management is heightened, especially in the current climate where limited customer interaction and safety is a priority.  Whilst traditional signing-in books do not provide real-time and accurate tracking...