Labor Day is here – and consumers are looking to celebrate! Millions of people plan on hitting the beach, going to a BBQ, taking advantage of Labor Day sales, and more. In fact, take a look at the below Labor Day statistics provided by McNutt & Partners, some of which […]
Any retail, restaurant, or hospitality venue that sells items by weight needs a scale to protect their customers and business. Point of sale (POS) scales are used by different types of merchants that charge for their items by weight, including supermarkets, jewelers, coffee shops, self-service restaurants and buffets, butchers, candy […]
It’s not what you would expect. The very last group of people you’d imagine would prefer shopping in-person does just that. True digital natives, they grew up in the digital age, and are connected to a device for multiple hours per day. Who are they? They’re Gen Z, and they […]
It’s that time of year again. Summer is flying by and there’s one big thing on parents’, kids’, and retailers’ minds: SCHOOL! There’s no denying that the back to school season is profitable – with millions of students returning to the classroom in the coming weeks, there’s a huge opportunity […]
Banking has changed quite a bit over the past few years, as mobile technologies rise and questions about financial security and data breaches are headline news. According to a survey completed by TD Bank, more than 50% of their customers are using online banking for normal transactions like deposits and […]
When Jordan Wachtell first acquired NYC-based CASA Cleaners, the goal was to provide many more customers in the Manhattan area with eco-friendly dry cleaning services that are 100% safe and non-toxic. By utilizing the newest cleaning machines, POS systems and printing technology, CASA Organic Dry Cleaners has become the fastest […]
It’s hard to believe it, but it’s almost time for RSPA RetailNOW 2019! RSPA is the only association dedicated to connecting players in the point of sale technology industry, and we’re excited to attend. The show, which is being held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, […]
TOA (Taste of Asia) Asian Fusion is a family-owned Asian restaurant that is known for its sushi, poke bowls, and delicious dumplings. The restaurants are a popular institution in Long Island, NY, with the first location opening three years ago and expanding to two additional restaurants in neighboring towns. The […]
Time is flying, and it’s hard to believe the first half of 2019 is behind us. It’s even harder to believe how much can happen in the point of sale world in just six short months. On the Star Micronics Blog, we strive to cover a variety of the industry’s […]
This is the third and final part of “The Benefits of Self-Service Kiosks,” a three-part blog series about the many ways self-service kiosk technology is improving businesses, communities, the customer experience, and more. When it comes to operating a restaurant, it’s not just a matter of surviving today, you need […]
Independence Day is almost here, and America is ready to celebrate. In fact, according to the National Retail Federation, 87% (or 216 million) people planned on observing the holiday last year. Before you go visit that firework show, be sure to let your customers know about your holiday specials by […]
This is the second part of “The Benefits of Self-Service Kiosks,” a three-part blog series about the many ways self-service kiosk technology is improving businesses, communities, the customer experience, and more. Sometimes when you think about technology, it’s easy to assume the latest advancements are reserved for a select, more […]