The queue moves at the speed of the till
Every second spent hunting for a product in a list is a second the next customer is waiting. A busy shop needs billing that runs off the scanner and the keyboard.
Retail
Retail POS Software for Shops That Sell Stock
Most retail problems are the same three problems wearing different clothes: the queue is slow, the stock figure is wrong, and nobody is sure which lines actually make money. EncoderPOS is built around those three.
What makes retail different
The stock figure and the shelf disagree
When sales, deliveries and returns are recorded in different places, the count drifts. By the time anyone notices, a fast line has been out of stock for a week.
Nobody knows which lines are actually profitable
Revenue rankings flatter products that sell cheaply and come back often. Without cost captured on the sale, profit is a guess.
How EncoderPOS handles it
Barcode-first checkout
Scan, adjust, take payment, print. Held carts keep the queue moving when a customer goes back for one more item, and split tenders handle cash plus card in one sale.
Explore EncoderPOS point of saleStock that moves with the sale
Billing decrements stock, receiving increments it, credit notes put it back. Reorder points surface low-stock lines before the shelf empties.
Explore EncoderPOS inventoryProfit from what the unit really cost
Cost is recorded on the sale line and returns are netted off, so the bestseller list reflects margin rather than turnover.
Explore EncoderPOS reports & analyticsRetail — common questions
Is EncoderPOS suitable for a single small shop?
Yes. The Starter plan covers one branch and two users with point of sale, inventory, purchases, returns, core reports and offline billing.
Can I add a second shop later?
Yes. Moving to the Growth plan adds branches on the same account, each with its own stock, pricing and staff, plus consolidated reporting.
Other industries
Run your retail counter on EncoderPOS
Seven days free, no card required, and our team will import your existing products and opening stock for you.
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- 7-day free trial
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