Industry News

The much awaited moment has finally arrived. We’re excited to officially announce the release of a brand new, cutting edge ICRTouch product. 

We’ve been working on something revolutionary, that’s “an absolute game changer” for some of our customer industries. Keep an eye out for a brand new, cutting-edge solution launching next week. 

The National Pub and Bar Awards has returned, now for its eighth year, showcasing the finest pubs and bars in the UK. The award ceremony recently revealed the best venues within 94 counties, as well as the overall winner of ‘National Pub & Bar of the Year’.

We're excited to announce we'll be releasing a brand new update for TouchPoint. This enhancement to our flagship software is designed to revolutionise the way customers engage with the solution, offering an updated, exciting user experience. The solution has gained a fresh new look, as well as a range of convenient features, providing your business with the most powerful version of TouchPoint ever.

A deferred date has been set for the implementation of the new Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act. On 1st October 2024 it is proposed that this Act will make it unlawful for employers to withhold gratuities from their workers and ensure that tips are allocated fairly amongst all staff, including those on zero-hour contracts. Here’s what the new legislation means for the hospitality industry and how it will impact operations.

We’re recognising a significant milestone in ICRTouch history this month as one of our core products, TouchOffice Web, officially celebrates its 10th birthday!

We’re delighted to announce that ICRTouch are proud sponsors of the National Pub & Bar Awards for the second year running!

The new Deposit Return Scheme in Ireland is launching on 1st February 2024. The scheme's purpose is to incentivise consumers to recycle single use containers, by forcing consumers to pay a deposit fee when purchasing refreshments contained in these materials. The fee is a refundable deposit that consumers can claim back if they return the empty containers to any collection points.

From 1st January 2024, there are a series of new legal requirements for certain businesses in Denmark to improve their POS and register sales with digital cash registers. The legal requirement will force businesses to declare all sales information in a digital form called SAF-T (Standard Audit File For Tax) when requested by authorities.