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Dines talks about how StarPrinter.Online has helped venues to manage their printer estate Without a doubt, consumption habits are changing and eroding traditional ordering patterns thanks to the increased use of devices such as smartphones and the multitude of ordering channels operating in the market.  Moreover, the ubiquity of ordering...

Looking for a POS enhancement that improves POS appearance, streamlines customer experience, and increases your POS’s usability? A Star mUnite stand may be the right choice for you. With a variety of styles are available for a wide range of applications, industries, and POS setups, plus security features; take a...

Technology that can help your business thrive For any business, choosing the right POS application is an important decision. While this depends largely on individual business requirements, the solution has to offer the flexibility and reliability to ensure a business runs smoothly now and in the future. The current pandemic...

With UK pubs and restaurants once again open to accommodate the public for outside dining and drinking, many of us are itching to get back to meeting small groups in this ever popular social scene. Nevertheless, crowding round a bar to order drinks or queuing to order food might not...

Food safety and allergies are some of the most important considerations that a café, restaurant or takeaway has to concern itself with, especially if food products are being prepared on-site. In the UK, there are an estimated 2 million people who are diagnosed with food allergies, so there are many...

Thanks to the open nature of Android technology there is a wide range of tablet and handheld devices available that are being adopted as the hardware of choice by retail and hospitality software developers for traditional POS as well as emerging applications such as mobile payment, queue-busting and self-service ordering...

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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

Vend POS Software choose Star for Style & Connectivity Star is pleased to announce that Vend, a global Gold Star VIP Club software partner, has extended its hardware support to include the mCollection which consists of Star’s mPOP, mC-Print2 and mC-Print3; the latest in retail POS printing technology focusing on...

International POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics announces that its unique mC-Print™ series offers Star CloudPRNT™ technology for remote PC-free printing of receipts and tickets directly from a web server to Star mC-Print2 or mC-Print3 printers located anywhere in the world. Ideal for applications across retail and hospitality including Click &...

Events

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...

Restaurant & Bar Tech Live Round-up After more than a year away from events, the possibility of interacting with customers and partners again during the busy two-day show, was something all at Star were looking forward to. The pandemic has accelerated the changing restaurant and hospitality landscape, with new technologies...

At Restaurant & Bar Tech Live 2021 (9 – 10 November 2021, ExCel, London), international POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics will be demonstrating its latest innovative cloud and tablet POS printing solutions for desktop, mobile and kiosk hospitality applications on Stand G70. Without doubt, the pandemic has forced many venues...

At Paris Retail Week 2021 (28 – 30 September 2021, 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 for desktop, mobile and kiosk applications on Stand PO52. Star is widely acknowledged as a...

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...

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Founded almost 20 years ago, Universal Concept Solutions Limited, also known as Audio North West, specialises in designing, supplying and installing commercial sound systems, intelligent lighting, video walls and distribution as well as education services.  Its products include Public Address (PA) and tannoy systems, factory music systems and LED lighting. ...

Working in partnership, PMC and Star Micronics have provided Crew Clothing Company with a complete mobile solution that has allowed the retailer to markedly improve its retail technical proposition and customer experience offering. Crew Clothing Company initially required a new means of serving customers at pop-up stores, driven by the...

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...