You Check Your Sales. You Check Your Stock. But Do You Check Your Card Fees? Running a business means keeping a close eye on your numbers. You monitor your daily sales, track stock levels, manage staff costs and look for ways to increase profitability. But there’s one expense that can easily go unnoticed: your card…
November 2026 | Costa Systems As we enter November, businesses across Ireland are preparing for one of the busiest trading periods of the year. For hospitality businesses, Christmas bookings, festive dining and increased customer demand are fast approaching. Retailers are preparing for Black Friday, while fashion businesses are already looking ahead to their Spring/Summer 2027…
From the Festive Rush to Spring/Summer 2027: Is Your EPOS Ready? As we approach the final months of 2026, businesses across Ireland are preparing for two very different but equally important trading periods. For hospitality, the festive season is getting underway. Christmas parties, family gatherings, busy weekends and increased footfall are about to put restaurants,…
Square. Now with Costa Systems. Costa Systems is now an authorised Square reseller in Ireland, bringing Square’s EPOS, payments and business management technology together with the support of an experienced Irish EPOS provider. Costa Systems – Epos Systems For businesses looking for a modern point-of-sale system, this means there is now another way to get…
Which Square POS System Is Right for Your Business? Choosing the right point-of-sale system isn’t simply about taking payments. The right setup should fit the way your business actually operates, from how customers order and pay to how your team manages sales, stock and day-to-day service. As an Authorised Square Reseller in Ireland, Costa Systems…
Costa Systems Announces Partnership with Square Bringing Square’s powerful technology together with local Irish expertise and support Costa Systems is pleased to announce our new partnership with Square, bringing one of the world’s leading commerce platforms to businesses across Ireland with the added benefit of local expertise, implementation and support. As an authorised Square reseller,…
What Should a Business Actually Expect From Technical Support? When everything is working, technical support probably isn’t something you think about very often. But when your till stops responding during a Saturday evening service, a card terminal won’t communicate with your EPOS system, or an unexpected issue prevents staff from doing their jobs, the quality…
Sales Are Up. But Are Irish Retailers Actually Selling More? At first glance, the latest Irish retail figures look positive. According to the Central Statistics Office, the value of retail sales increased by 2.8% year-on-year in June 2026. But look a little closer and the picture changes. Over the same period, the actual volume of…
Irish Retail & Hospitality Trends: What Businesses Should Be Watching Right Now “Irish hospitality and fashion retail trends are continuing to reflect changing customer behaviour, rising costs and growing expectations around speed, convenience and technology.” Recent figures and developments across both sectors highlight three clear themes: customers are becoming more price-conscious, fashion retailers are dealing…
Every Business Is Different Installing an EPOS system isn’t simply a case of placing a till on a counter and switching it on. Every business operates differently, whether it’s a busy restaurant, café, pub or retail store. Before installation day arrives, there is a significant amount of preparation carried out behind the scenes to make…
