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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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Star Micronics, a leading manufacturer of packaged and modular specialist kiosk printing solutions, announces the latest addition to its kiosk printer range with the SK5-31 ultra compact kiosk printer. The printer extends Star’s wide selection of compact printers for limited space enclosures....
International POS hardware solutions provider Star Micronics announces the launch of its new high-performance 1D and 2D barcode scanners designed for retail and hospitality, healthcare as well as other industry sectors. The scanners integrate seamlessly with Star’s range of POS and label printers, demonstrating the manufacturer’s ongoing commitment to providing...
International POS hardware solutions provider Star Micronics announces the launch of the mCP31CI and mCP31CBI printers as the latest additions to its mC-Print™ series, offering enhanced functionality and connectivity to meet the evolving demands of retail and hospitality environments....
International POS solutions provider Star Micronics announces today that it is joining Tickamore, a leading provider of ticketing and visitor management technology solutions, on Stand 18 at SITEM (3 - 4 April 2024), Carrousel du Louvre, Paris....
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....

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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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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...

Mobile Order & Pay has proved to be a lifeline for many hospitality operators during the pandemic, allowing them to react to changing restrictions and trade safely with both Order to Table and Pickup. As we re-emerge back to ‘normality’, many businesses continue to adapt their operational procedures to embrace...

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many businesses to review not only how they operate, but also how to pivot in such a way that the business can thrive in a challenging and unpredictable environment. With social distancing and venues seeking ways to enhance customer service, a plethora of food and...

Jisp, an award-winning delivery and collection app, partnered with Star Micronics EMEA, a global manufacturer of POS hardware, to further develop their Home Delivery and Click & Collect services, as the company breaks into the takeaway and food-to-go sector. Retailers and small business owners will now be able to purchase...

Marston’s upgrades its EPOS hardware In 2016 Marston’s embarked on the upgrade of its centrally managed estate from its existing software solution to a brand new, cutting edge system. This upgrade highlighted the need to invest in a new network and power infrastructure in preparation for the subsequent EPOS implementation....