EPOS News and Guides

EPOS news and guides

EPOS Company news, software guides and business updates

Read practical updates from EPOS Company about ECTouch software, EPOS technology, dry cleaning systems, retail operations, hospitality workflows and the business decisions behind a stronger till setup.

Latest articles

Recent EPOS Company articles

These articles are selected from the current EPOS Company website and focus on active software, customer sectors and practical EPOS decisions for UK businesses.

23 February 2026

Why Your Business Needs ECTouch: The Next Generation of EPOS Intelligence 2026

EPOS Company explains how ECTouch supports growth by connecting sales, reporting and operational control for businesses that need more than a simple cash register.

Read the ECTouch guide
23 February 2026

EPOS Software for Dry Cleaners – A Case Study

A dry cleaning article showing how simple EPOS software can help owners focus on customer service, daily control and a smoother service workflow.

Read the dry cleaner article
Topics

What EPOS Company writes about

The news and guide section should help business owners understand software choices, sector workflows and the practical details that affect installation, training and long-term support.

ECTouch softwareGuides for businesses comparing front-of-house EPOS software and connected tools.
Retail EPOSAdvice for shops, supermarkets, convenience stores and specialist retailers.
Hospitality EPOSArticles for restaurants, cafes, bars, takeaways and food service teams.
Service businessesContent for dry cleaners and other operators with customer accounts, tickets and repeat visits.
Business guidance

Use the news section to compare EPOS decisions

Before choosing a till system, many business owners want to understand what the software can do, how it fits their sector and whether the provider can support their setup after installation. EPOS Company articles are a practical place to start that research.

Compare softwareReview ECTouch and related EPOS options before a new installation or upgrade.
Check sector fitUse sector content to understand how EPOS workflows differ between retail, hospitality and services.
Plan add-onsConnect articles with customer display, delivery, online ordering, kitchen screen and back-office tools.
Speak to the teamContact EPOS Company when an article raises a question about hardware, software or support.
Regulatory and market watch

EPOS, payments and business rules to watch in 2026

These are official, date-checked developments from the UK, Europe and global payment standards that may affect how businesses think about EPOS software, online ordering, card payments, customer reviews, digital records and connected devices. Last checked: 31 May 2026.

UK tax recordsMaking Tax Digital for Income Tax starts from April 2026

HMRC says sole traders and landlords above the first income threshold need digital records, compatible software and quarterly summaries. More businesses are due to enter from April 2027 and April 2028.

HMRC guidance
UK payment fraudAPP scam reimbursement rules started in October 2024

The Payment Systems Regulator confirmed a Faster Payments reimbursement requirement from 7 October 2024, with a maximum reimbursement level of £85,000 per claim for in-scope APP scams.

PSR policy statement
Card securityPCI DSS v4 requirements moved from best practice to active controls

The PCI Security Standards Council summary shows many new PCI DSS v4 requirements were best practice until 31 March 2025, after which they became effective for assessments.

PCI SSC summary
Connected productsUK smart product security rules came into effect in April 2024

GOV.UK guidance says the product security regime applies to relevant consumer connectable products. Not every EPOS device will be in scope, but security expectations around connected technology are increasing.

GOV.UK product security regime
Consumer lawOnline reviews and price transparency are under stronger scrutiny

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act 2024 provisions apply to commercial practices from 6 April 2025. CMA guidance includes unfair trading, fake reviews and price transparency topics.

CMA consumer law guidance
European paymentsEU instant payments regulation points toward faster payment expectations

The Council of the EU adopted rules in February 2024 to make instant euro payments available to consumers and businesses in the EU and EEA, including around-the-clock transfers and name-checking safeguards.

Council of the EU release
Next two years

Likely directions for EPOS buyers to monitor

  • Cleaner digital records: businesses may put more value on EPOS and back-office tools that make sales, tax and reporting data easier to reconcile.
  • More payment checks: fraud controls, payment warnings and confirmation steps may become more visible in customer and staff payment journeys.
  • Review integrity: businesses using testimonials, ratings or online ordering platforms should keep review collection and display practices transparent.
  • Security by default: buyers may ask more questions about passwords, updates, remote access, payment pages, network separation and device support lifecycles.
Recommended reading paths

Find the right EPOS guidance faster

Business owners usually arrive with a specific question: which EPOS software is right, whether Android EPOS is suitable, how dry cleaner workflows differ, or which add-ons connect ordering, reporting and kitchen operations. These reading paths connect the news area with the strongest current EPOS Company service pages.

Software buyersStart with ECTouch if you need reliable front-of-house EPOS software for sales, staff and day-to-day control.ECTouch software
Android EPOS researchReview ECTouch2 if you are comparing cloud-based Android EPOS options for flexible devices.ECTouch2
Connected modulesLook at add-ons when your business needs online ordering, delivery, kitchen screens, customer displays or back-office reporting.ECTouch add-ons
Business sectorsUse the EPOS solutions area to compare retail, hospitality, takeaway and dry cleaner requirements.EPOS solutions

Need help choosing the right EPOS setup?

Use the guides to understand your options, then speak with EPOS Company about the software, hardware, add-ons and support package that matches your business.