Industry News

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. 

Dine Out Magazine's most recent research has revealed the latest consumer trends and preferences for the upcoming festive period. Business owners can capitalise on the information and use it to their advantage by efficiently planning their resources based on data available.

After achieving 'Great Place To Work' status last November, we're delighted to have gone on to achieve status as a 'Great Place To Work For Wellbeing' and 'Great Place To Work In Tech'!

According to Barclays research, one in ten adults would prefer to pay a no-show fee rather than verbally call and cancel a reservation.

According to the latest report from Barclays, consumer card spending at pubs, bars and clubs grew 8.4% year-on-year during June. That’s the biggest increase for the on-trade since January this year.