
About Square for Retail
Square for Retail is a cloud-based point of sale (POS) system designed for retail businesses, which includes tools for inventory, customer, and employee management. The system allows users to track and manage multiple store inventories, create customer profiles, and includes an integrated time clock, enabling employees to clock in and out at the cash register.
Square for Retail’s inventory management tools allow users to track, transfer, and adjust stock over multiple store locations, with automatic alerts for low stock levels. Users can create purchase orders and send these to vendors, and generate cost of goods sold (COGS) and margin reports. For sales, product barcodes can be scanned, or product keywords can be searched.
Customer profiles are automatically created for each card transaction, allowing users to record customer details, track purchase histories, and also add notes or customer preferences to profiles to offer a more personalized service. Square for Retail automatically sorts customers into groups based on whether they are casual, loyal, or lapsed customers, and users can also create their own custom groups. Customer payment details can also be added, enabling users to charge customers with a single click. All payment types can be accepted through Square, including cash, gift cards, credit and debit cards, and NFC (near-field communication) methods such as Apple Pay, Android Pay, and contactless cards. Digital receipts can be sent to customers by email or SMS, using contact detailed stored in their profile.
Pricing starting from:
US$60.00/month
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
Key benefits of Square for Retail
Devices
Business size
Markets
Canada, United States
Supported Languages
English
Pricing starting from:
US$60.00/month
- Free Version
- Free Trial
- Subscription
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Features
Total features of Square for Retail: 80
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- Industry: Facilities Services
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great for entrepreneurs
Reviewed on 17/09/2019
It is very easy to use and convenient for my customers
It is very easy to use and convenient for my customers
Pros
The ease of use for this product is amazing. I love how you can make a sale with the virtual terminal by either swiping a card or sending an invoice.
Cons
The fees per use can be cumbersome. However all pay portals have some sort of fee to use their product.
- Industry: Consumer Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Easy Sales and Storefeont
Reviewed on 30/07/2021
I was the one assisting a friend with setting up her storefront while working on mine as well....
I was the one assisting a friend with setting up her storefront while working on mine as well. Through mine I invoiced to accept payment for items on hand or orders personally placed with me.
Pros
User friendly platform to load your storefront with products. Present templates that are also customizable to your liking. Integration of an inventory model to track what you have left on hand.
Cons
Have a plan for your products of offering multiple size and/or color options before entering on the site. It's much harder to edit and change the categories once it's set. Know what your page intent is as well ahead of schedule.
Reasons for Switching to Square for Retail
Added alternative means for my customers to pay and shop.- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Monthly for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Cha-Ching, add MORE sales with Square
Reviewed on 27/04/2022
I do alot of craft fairs and want to provide customers the flexibilty & confidence when making...
I do alot of craft fairs and want to provide customers the flexibilty & confidence when making their purchases. Square is a perfect solution, I can check my inventory, make multiple sales and email customer's receipt all within the Square App on my phone.
Pros
Square is user friendly and makes in person transaction a breeze. I am happy I could enter all my inventory, description and prices within the app. Making multiple sales is simple. Customer's recognize the square device on my phone and feel confident when I process their cards. The have the option to with swipe or tap.
Most customer's input their email address or phone for receipts. I can also offer discounts, rewards and gift cards from the App.
Cons
Overall Iam happy with the using Square and have not had any issues yet. I've heard other merchants complain of lack of support. Also, if and when my business grows I may have to look into another service since it is more small business friendly
- Industry: Environmental Services
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 0.0 /10
Never got the card reader
Reviewed on 25/04/2022
I gave up with trying customer service was non existing
I gave up with trying customer service was non existing
Pros
It will work without the reader but having to manually enter numbers gets old
Cons
the fact I never received the card reader
- Industry: Retail
- Company size: 2-10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Easy to Use / Track Sales!
Reviewed on 21/02/2022
Overall it is easy for all of our team members to use!
Overall it is easy for all of our team members to use!
Pros
We use square daily to keep track of sold items / integrate inventory / keep track of customers purchases.
Cons
We do not have any cons that come to mind!
Square for Retail FAQs
Below are some frequently asked questions for Square for Retail.Q. What type of pricing plans does Square for Retail offer?
Square for Retail offers the following pricing plans:
- Starting from: US$60.00/month
- Pricing model: Subscription
- Free Trial: Available
$60 per register, per month. 2.75% payment processing fee per transaction. 30-day free trial available.
Q. Who are the typical users of Square for Retail?
Square for Retail has the following typical customers:
Self Employed, 2-10, 11-50, 51-200, 201-500
Q. What languages does Square for Retail support?
Square for Retail supports the following languages:
English
Q. Does Square for Retail support mobile devices?
Square for Retail supports the following devices:
iPad (Mobile)
Q. What other apps does Square for Retail integrate with?
Square for Retail integrates with the following applications:
Instagram, QuickBooks Online Advanced, Quickbooks Online, Square Appointments, Square Invoices, Square Payroll, Square Point of Sale
Q. What level of support does Square for Retail offer?
Square for Retail offers the following support options:
Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
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