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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.....

Why the mPOP is perfect for your salon Salons are often a busy environment with clients that are waiting to pay, book appointments or be checked in. This is especially true if your salon offers more than one area of service, e.g. offering hair as well as beauty. This is...

Upgrade your POS hardware with Star With over 30 years’ experience providing POS hardware to major high-street retailers as well as independents, Star is widely acknowledged as the leading hardware innovator in the move from traditional POS terminals to tablet POS featuring lower cost hardware that can be mobile or...

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See how the Star TSP800II thermal printer can unlock Savings: Trade A4 Laser and Inkjet Printers for Star Retail Hardware! No ink, no toner, less consumables......
We look at how the market has shifted towards clearer labelling solutions to comply with food safety standards and to empower consumers to make informed choices...
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....

Press

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...

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...

Events

At Kiosk Summit 2019 (18 October, Business Design Centre, London), Star Micronics, a leading manufacturer of packaged and modular specialist kiosk printing solutions, will be exhibiting its unique and comprehensive range of industry-leading products designed for a variety of kiosk applications including fast food ordering, hotel check-in, cinema ticketing and...

At Paris Retail Week 2019 (24 – 26 September 2019, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles), international POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics will be demonstrating its latest innovative and versatile Cloud and tablet POS printing solutions with a range of software and payment partners on Stand KO55. Star is widely acknowledged...

Star Micronics demonstrates range of POS, mobile and Cloud-based POS innovations with 6 Software and Payment Partners at RetailEXPO 2019 At RetailEXPO 2019 (1 – 2 May, Olympia London), international POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics will be demonstrating how its latest POS, mobile and Cloud-based POS innovations have been successfully...

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Case Studies

As the retail industry continually evolves and strives to reinvent itself, technology has a pivotal role to play in facilitating and driving change in order to provide an unblemished customer experience at the point of sale....

Portals UK Limited, a leading provider of Cloud Appointment Software Solutions, has over 16 years of experience in providing integrated solutions for the healthcare industry. Their Sangix Appointment and Queuing platform features a patient and staff web portal designed to enhance customer service and improve efficiency within the healthcare...

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...