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Why the mPOP can help your salon run efficiently Due to Covid-19 and the lockdown restrictions, salons have only just re-opened with strict hygiene and social distancing rules to abide by. This means your salon will need to have a POS and operating system that can book appointments, take payments...

Food safety and allergy labelling is one of the most important considerations that a café, restaurant or takeaway has to concern itself with, especially if your business is preparing food products on site. In October 2021 Natasha’s Law will come into place, meaning that there will be stricter requirements for pre-packaged...

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.. ...

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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...

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...

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 &...

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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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Future focused and globally scalable cloud-based visitor management solution from Time Data Security (TDS)   During the global pandemic in which the safety of employees and visitors alongside limited customer interaction is paramount, visitor management protocol is more important than ever.  A cloud-based visitor management solution provides these assurances by...

The new way to order and pay with Pour and Star All too often customers face a long wait to order and pay for food and drinks in hospitality venues and this has simply been exacerbated during the current pandemic.  There has been an explosion of table service apps to...

Boost online orders with UpMenu and Star As consumers become increasingly accustomed to online and table ordering, restaurants are able to take advantage of reduced costs and increased revenue.  By adopting an ordering and delivery management solution offering a variety of intuitive features, orders and payments can be processed with...

Clutter free POS: How to achieve the minimalist look With the growing prevalence of stylish and intuitive Tablet and Cloud POS systems, retailers are increasingly looking to achieve a cable free minimalist look.  The ideal scenario would be just a tablet on a countertop providing a clean, sleek vision but all too often...

 Empower your business with Saledock and Star Whether you’re a clothing store, boutique, hair salon or coffee shop, a POS system is an integral and vital part of your business.  There are many solutions to choose from, however, a cloud based POS solution is cost effective, facilitates mobile payments and...

Forge and Star provide a seamless visitor experience with Cloud-based solution As employees gradually return to offices, the need for effective visitor management is heightened, especially in the current climate where limited customer interaction and safety is a priority.  Whilst traditional signing-in books do not provide real-time and accurate tracking...