Rising Stars Podcast Star Micronics

Join host Kate Orara on the Rising Stars Podcast as she explores the evolving world of cannabis retail technology. This episode, featuring Gerson Cedillos, CEO of Professional Label Solutions (PLS), provides a comprehensive look at the current trends and future directions of cannabis POS systems in this fast-growing industry. Listeners will learn how PLS has adapted to and thrived in this dynamic environment, their journey in the cannabis space, and the role of innovation in enhancing dispensary operations.
Tune in for insights into the key considerations for selecting POS technology in cannabis retail, the challenges faced in the sector, and the opportunities seized by industry leaders. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and cannabis retail, offering valuable perspectives on navigating this rapidly growing sector.
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Tune into the latest episode of the Rising Stars Podcast with host Kate Orara as she explores a piece of the POS technology world. With our special guests, Joshua Ventocilla and Oreoluwa Akeredolu from Star Micronics, discover the unique benefits of SteadyLAN and TetherLAN, highlighting how these innovative technologies ensure stable and continuous operations in diverse POS environments.
Whether you're a software vendor or a business owner, this episode illuminates how these technologies can optimize your operations with enhanced network stability. Listen to learn how cellular printing and more reliable Ethernet connections are shaping the future of POS.
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Join Kate Orara in this solo episode of the Rising Stars Podcast as she explores the rising world of social commerce. What makes platforms like Instagram and Facebook new frontiers for retail? Kate discusses the key elements that transform social media into powerful sales channels, emphasizing the impact of authenticity and user-generated content. Tune in to discover ideas that could revolutionize your approach to e-commerce.
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Join Kate Orara in this solo episode of the Rising Stars Podcast as she explores the transformative power of food packaging labels and strategic labeling in the hospitality industry. Discover how innovations like linerless labels are reshaping restaurant and online order management, enhancing brand visibility, and driving sustainable practices. Tune in to uncover how labeling can elevate your business in a competitive market!
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Join host Kate Orara as she opens the book on the world of AI in retail with Michele Salerno and Zeke Hamdani from Celerant Technology. Explore how Celerant stays ahead of the curve, offering innovative AI solutions that redefine the retail experience across various verticals.
Celerant's AI software not only streamlines content creation and SEO for retailers who may not know all the tricks, but it incorporates machine learning into the back end as well for an overall smarter POS system. It can even be tailored to speak in the unique voices of their clients—just one example of how the retail technology company has kept many of its customers for over a decade. Listeners will also learn how Celerant executes such rapid responses to quickly emerging retail trends.
Whether you're wary of new technology or eager to lead the pack, this conversation on AI's expansive role in Celerant's software will inspire you to embrace innovation to stay competitive and cater effectively to your customers as well.
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In this episode of the Rising Stars Podcast, Kate Orara hosts guest Kevin Spencer, President and CEO of Rod Plus Technology Solutions. They discuss how Rod Plus Technology is innovating in the grocery sector while helping its clients adapt to the new digital retail landscape and changing consumer behaviors.
Kevin discusses how Rod Plus's solutions, from inventory management to e-commerce, streamline grocery operations and improve customer experiences. He highlights the role of AI and IoT in advancing grocery services and stresses the value of human connection in technology-driven environments.
As Rod Plus Technology and Star Micronics gear up for their joint appearance at the upcoming National Grocers Association (NGA) show, this episode offers invaluable perspectives for retailers adapting to modern technology.
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