RetailNOW 2025 has officially wrapped, and what a show it was! Held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, this year’s event brought together over 1,600 industry professionals and featured a sold-out show floor with more than 160 exhibitors. Auto-Star took our place among top innovators with one clear message: the future of point-of-sale solutions, AI,…
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Is your current point of sale system holding your business back? Retail is evolving rapidly, and an outdated, one-size-fits-all point-of-sale (POS) system could be costing you valuable time, loyal customers, and lost revenue. Discover how a modular solution can transform your operations. Every business is unique, each with different goals, target markets and needs. Traditional…
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In the fast-moving world of retail, your store’s layout does more than guide customers, it shapes their experience, impacts their buying decisions, and directly influences your bottom line. Whether you’re a grocery store, pharmacy, health retailer, or convenience store, having the right store setup is critical to optimizing traffic flow, maximizing shelf space, and increasing…
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As AI technology continues to evolve, so do the ways we can harness it to improve our daily work. In fact, studies show that AI assistance can boost customer service agent productivity by up to 15%. At Auto-Star, we’re always exploring innovative ways to make our software more intuitive, efficient, and user-friendly. That’s why we’re…
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Join us at RetailNOW 2025! July 27 – 29, 2025 Caesars Palace Las Vegas, NV Booth #324 The retail IT channel’s #1 trade show, education conference, and networking event returns to Las Vegas again in 2025! RetailNOW 2025 will offer everything you have come to expect from the RSPA – plus several new features including:…
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Auto-Star is proud to announce the Star-Plus new release of Star-Plus 8.4, packed with exciting new features and enhancements designed to streamline retail operations and empower businesses with smarter tools. Whether you’re looking to improve checkout speed, manage store layouts, or reduce manual processes, Star-Plus 8.4 has you covered. This release builds on our commitment…
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Auto-Star Teams Up with Partner Tech to Deliver Advanced Self-Checkout Solution MEDICINE HAT, AB, CANADA & ANAHEIM, CA, USA – June 17, 2025 – Auto-Star Compusystems Inc., a leading provider of innovative point of sale (POS) software solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Partner Tech USA, a global manufacturer of intelligent POS hardware and self-checkout…
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Why Garden Centers Need More Than a Basic POS Running a garden center or nursery is both an art and a science. Between managing seasonal inventory, adapting to shifting customer trends, and juggling everything from merchandising to operations, it’s easy to feel stretched thin. That’s where a garden center POS (point of sale) system comes…
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Cheese Boutique Optimizing Gourmet Retail. Case Study OVERVIEW The Cheese Boutique is a specialty market that offers a wide range of gourmet foods and gifts in Toronto, Ontario. In addition to their famous Cheese Vault, which features world-renowned aged cheeses, the family-run business also includes an impressive selection of artisanal meats, baked goods, and pantry…
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Join Auto-Star at the Pharmasave Conference & Trade Show 2025! April 28 – 30, 2025 Vancouver Convention Centre Vancouver, BC | Booth #202 Auto-Star is excited to be exhibiting at the Pharmasave Conference & Trade Show 2025, an essential event for Pharmasave members and vendor partners alike. Hosted at the beautiful Vancouver Convention Centre, this…
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