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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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A Cloud End-to-End Retail Solution from Citrus-Lime and Star Whether you are a high street retailer or a pop up store, Cloud POS has significant advantages for your business. Reduced initial investment costs, easy setup and better business analysis, not to mention greater efficiencies, are just a few of the...

QuickOrder provides management software for restaurants to collect and process data in order to optimise operations. The software includes QuickPOS for point-of-sale (POS) management, the QuickServe handheld device for order organisation and the QuickMenu self-ordering system. These solutions provide tools to support business growth, access to statistics and operation recommendations....

The modern sports stadium is a multi-purpose venue that hosts a variety of events from sporting fixtures to music concerts with each location providing opportunities for hospitality, retail, refreshment and self-service kiosks in an attempt to improve the customer experience and maximize returns. For many businesses, selecting and installing a...

Visit AccentPOS® at The Restaurant Show 2018 to discover the AccentPOS Hub: A comprehensive back-office dashboard for Restaurant Managers At The Restaurant Show 2018 (1 – 3 October 2018, Olympia, London) AccentPOS® will be demonstrating the AccentPOS Hub, an online companion application to its award-winning AccentPOS software. The Apple iPad...

Goodtill and Star Micronics demonstrate how Tablet POS can enhance Hospitality Businesses at The Restaurant Show 2018 At The Restaurant Show 2018 (1-3 October 2018, Olympia, London) Goodtill will be demonstrating its intuitive iPad POS System with industry-leading features alongside the Star TSP143IIIBI and TSP143IIIU printers on Stand US19. Combining...

How Restaurants Can Benefit From The Introduction Of Accent POS Hospitality Software Walking into India Quay, an Indian restaurant in Portsmouth serving authentic Indian Cuisine, Star’s Business Development Manager received a warm welcome from the owner Ruman (Ru) Karim. Ru is the end-user of Accent POS by Accent IT Services...