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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, pubs and cafés to the test.
Meanwhile, fashion retailers are already looking ahead to Spring/Summer 2027. New collections, incoming stock and seasonal changes mean preparation needs to begin well before the first spring deliveries arrive.
Whatever your industry, having the right EPOS system in place can make a significant difference.
At Costa Systems, we offer two solutions, our own Costa EPOS and Square POS, helping businesses find a system that suits the way they operate.
Hospitality: The Festive Rush Is Almost Here
For restaurants, pubs, cafés and hotels, the weeks leading up to Christmas can be some of the busiest of the year.
More customers mean more orders, more payments and greater pressure on staff. When service is at its busiest, the last thing your team needs is a slow or complicated till system.
A modern EPOS system helps keep everything moving.
With Costa EPOS and Square POS, hospitality businesses can benefit from features such as:
- Faster order processing: Help staff take orders efficiently and reduce unnecessary delays.
- Kitchen communication: Compatible kitchen printers and display systems help keep orders organised and flowing to the kitchen.
- Table management: Manage tables, orders and bills with hospitality-focused software.
- Flexible payments: Give customers convenient ways to pay, whether at the counter or at the table with supported hardware.
- Sales reporting: Keep track of performance, popular products and busy trading periods.
Both Square and Costa EPOS offer hospitality-focused tools, with specific features depending on the system and software configuration selected.
Support Matters Most When Things Get Busy
Imagine a packed restaurant on a Saturday evening in December. Every table is occupied, orders are coming in and suddenly your EPOS stops responding.
That’s when reliable support becomes essential.
Costa Systems provides 24/7/365 technical support for our Irish customers, meaning help is available beyond standard office hours.
Whether you’re looking to upgrade an existing system or introduce something new, our team can help with installation, configuration, staff training and ongoing support.
Fashion Retail: Spring/Summer 2027 Starts Now
While hospitality businesses are preparing for Christmas, fashion retailers have another important deadline approaching.
Spring/Summer 2027 is closer than you think.
New collections will soon arrive, and retailers will need to manage incoming deliveries, new product ranges, size variations and stock movement.
If your current EPOS system is slowing you down, now is the time to consider changing.
Waiting until your new season is underway can mean dealing with a system change while trying to manage deliveries, customers and day-to-day operations.
Get Your Stock and Systems Ready Before the Season Begins
Our Costa Fashion EPOS is designed specifically for fashion retail, helping businesses manage stock by style, size and colour, monitor sales performance and maintain visibility across multiple locations.
For businesses considering Square for Retail, Square offers a modern POS platform with inventory management, product variations, payment processing and reporting tools.
The right setup can help you:
- Organise incoming Spring/Summer collections.
- Manage product sizes, colours and stock levels.
- Monitor which products and ranges are performing best.
- Improve the checkout experience for customers.
- Access sales information to support better buying and stock decisions.
Changing your EPOS system before the new season gives your team an opportunity to become familiar with the software, organise products and prepare for the months ahead.
Two EPOS Solutions. One Local Support Team.
Every business operates differently, and there’s no single EPOS system that suits everyone.
That’s why Costa Systems offers both Costa EPOS and Square POS.
Costa EPOS provides powerful, configurable software for hospitality and retail businesses, including specialist fashion stock management and advanced operational features.
Square POS offers a modern hardware and software ecosystem, bringing payments, sales management and business tools together in a straightforward solution.
As an Authorised Square Reseller, Costa Systems can help businesses select and implement Square alongside our established Costa EPOS solutions.
Whichever option is right for your business, our goal remains the same: helping you get more from your technology with dependable local expertise.
Don’t Wait Until You’re at Your Busiest
Whether you’re heading into the Christmas rush or preparing for Spring/Summer 2027, the best time to review your EPOS system is before your busiest trading period arrives.
A little preparation now can make day-to-day operations much easier when demand increases.
Thinking about upgrading?
Get in touch with Costa Systems to explore our Costa EPOS and Square POS solutions. We’ll help you find the right setup for your business and make sure you’re prepared for what’s ahead.
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