The focus of this category is on software designed for use in the retail industry, with the exception of e-commerce, which is covered in a separate category.
The type of software applications that would be appropriate for this category may include inventory control software, which is a system that handles all aspects of managing a retail company's inventory, such as tracking, managing and organizing product sales, material purchases, and other processes. Inventory management software often makes use of barcodes, radio-frequency identification (RFID), and wireless tracking technology, some of which may also be covered in the Barcodes category.
Point-of-sale (POS) software would also be appropriate for this category. Payment processing software is vital for retail businesses, as well as the ability to accept credit card payments. Like many other types of software, POS software may be installed on a computer at the retail store, on a computer network, or cloud-based. It may be purchased outright, licensed, or available through a software-as-a-service (SaaS) subscription plan. Suitable POS software can lead to more accurate operations, increased efficiency, faster service, and better tracking of inventory. Generally, POS systems will include barcode support, allow for product searches, and a tax feature that automatically calculates applicable taxes. It should also integrate with other businesses applications used by the company, such as accounting software.
Payment processing software allows retail businesses to accept credit cards and other payment methods, providing a secure platform for transactions. Reporting capabilities should also be included.
A retail management system includes an integrated set of tools that retailers can use to run their businesses, either as modules or through integration with third-party applications. In larger organizations, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software can integrate all data and other processes across an organization. ERP software is covered in a category of its own, but ERP solutions designed specifically for the retail industry may be appropriate in this category, as well.
Except where a more specific category is in place, any software designed for use in retail businesses is appropriate here.
Retail software designed for other uses should be submitted to the category that corresponds to the topic that the software was designed for. For example, game software would be listed in the Computer & Video Games category.
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Centered around its Fusion Retail Management System (FusionRMS), Fusion Software is focused on providing integrated point-of-sale systems (POS) designed for multi-store retail environments. The suite of applications extends the reach of an ERP to the SMB retail and wholesale distribution markets, offering fully integrated POS, warehouse management, digital marketing, and accounting software that is cloud-enabled and designed for modern retailers.
http://fusionrms.com/
Created by CitiXsys, iVend Retail is an integrated omnichannel platform for the retail and hospitality industries, offering point-of-sale, loyalty, e-commerce, digital passes, analytics, mobility, and out-of-the-box integrations with Sage 300cloud and X3, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP Business One, S/4 HANA, ECC 6.0, and IS-Retail. Features and products are set forth, along with client case studies, partnerships, white papers, and a support forum.
https://ivend.com/
Licensed under the terms of the GNU Affero General Public License, jPOS is a free and open-source application designed to act as a bridge between card messages generated at the point of sale or ATM terminals along the entire financial messaging network. The cross-platform application is used to implement financial interchanges based on the ISO 8583 standard and related protocols. Documentations, tutorials, and its commercial edition are highlighted.
http://www.jpos.org/
Based in Riverwoods, Illinois, the company produces retail point-of-sale software designed to serve as a powerful cash register and inventory control application. Its exclusive and advanced features are highlighted, and clients may purchase a single register, add optional registers, or a complete system, each of which is compared side-by-side, with prices. A 30-day trial is offered, along with screenshots, client reviews, and details about its features and options.
https://provaya.com/
Cloud-based, the retail point-of-sale (POS) software package offers class management, vendor integration, analytics, gift and reward cards, and service and repair tracking, recorded history, and text notifications. The system includes a POS backend, an easy to update website with integrated inventory, and a variety of marketing features, including bulk emailing, text marketing, social media reviews, and targeted remarketing. A demo is available online.
https://retail.rainpos.com/
Available as a one-time purchase, with no required monthly fees, RetailEdge is a POS software package with multi-location, global, and mobile capabilities, and web integration. Among its features, the software is designed to process sales fast, track customer history and target customer lists, and manage on-orders, transfers, receiving inventory costs, and prices. Also available is POS training, installation and customization services, store design, and technical support plans.
https://retailedge.com/
The New York-based company produces Runit RealTime, a cloud-based retail point-of-sale (POS) software package used worldwide, featuring EDI integration, e-commerce integration, encrypted credit card payments, mobile POS system options and functionality, auto distribution for retailers, inventory management, purchase order management, customer and employee management, along with accounting features, marketing and loyalty options, and others.
https://www.runit.com/
Springboard Retail point of sale and retail management software is designed for retail, offering mobile POS, order management, inventory management, customer management, purchasing and receiving features, metrics and reporting, traffic and conversion tracking, as well as integration with BigCommerce, Magento, Shopify, and Salesforce Commerce Cloud, all of which are highlighted and described, along with supported retail types, a demo, and pricing.
https://www.springboardretail.com/
Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, SPS has an office in New Jersey, and international locations in Beijing, Hong Kong, Sydney, Melbourne, Toronto, and Kiev, from where it specializes in retail automation, web-based electronic data exchanges, system integrations, analytics, and EDI testing and certification services. An overview of the company, its products, services, and systems are highlighted, along with documentation, guides, and support data.
https://www.spscommerce.com/
