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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

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 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...