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With customers less inclined to wait in long queues to check out or to receive less than exceptional customer service, frictionless shopping has become the latest way to effectively meet and exceed customer expectations within the retail and hospitality sectors. According to a survey conducted by Alliance Data, 76% of...

Nicht unbedingt nötig! –Star erklärt warum… Als Hersteller von POS-Druckern seit über 40 Jahren verfügt Star Micronics über umfangreiche Erfahrungen auf den Fiskalmärkten und erörtert, wie Einzelhändler sich auf neue steuerliche Vorschriften in Deutschland vorbereiten können und wie sie von einer flexiblen, kostengünstigen und zukunftssicheren Lösung profitieren. Die im Januar...

The period between Black Friday and Christmas Eve is undoubtedly the busiest shopping period of the year for retailers, whilst this can be a positive, there are also many challenges that retailers are faced with. Read on for some handy tips on how to tackle these problems this holiday season....

Pop-up shops have been rapidly gaining popularity over the past few years, with the pop-up retail sector worth over £2.3 billion a year, according to EE‘s Britain’s Pop-Up Retail Economy report. It’s not surprising that this unique retail format has become popular. Pop-up shops have become a successful way of...

The TSP100 futurePRNT™ series is many customer’s first choice for a POS Printing Solution, having been adopted by a number of major retailers and hospitality operators, from large established chains to small and medium enterprises. It’s the wide range of features that make the TSP100 so popular, including free-of-charge futurePRNT...

If you’re searching for the ideal POS printer that does it all for your garden centre, look no further than Star’s mC-Print. It’s sleek and robust The mC-Print is not only aesthetically pleasing with its sleek and contemporary appearance; it is also designed to withstand the ever evolving landscape of...

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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....

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Star Micronics launches new CloudPRNT™ for WooCommerce update to facilitate online ordering International POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics announces the launch of its new CloudPRNT™ for WooCommerce update to enable small and medium-sized businesses to develop an online ordering presence with minimal set-up time and expense required. Retailers and hospitality...

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...

Star Micronics launches SteadyLAN™ to provide unique cabled LAN connection for iPad POS systems International POS printer manufacturer Star Micronics announces the launch of SteadyLAN™, a unique POS connectivity solution that provides the stability of a cabled LAN connection for iPad POS systems via the standard Apple Lightning cable to...

Star Micronics, a leading manufacturer of packaged and modular specialist kiosk printing solutions, announces the latest additions to its range of Sanei SK1 kiosk printers, the SK1-211/221 and SK1-311/321 series, as well as the new low cost SK4-21 and SK4-31. These printers enhance Star’s wide selection of highly compact Sanei...

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...

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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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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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...