Running a retail business is hard, but rewarding, work.
And if you manage a clothing store, you know how important it is to find the right business tools to manage your large and varied inventory — and to build customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
The best way to do that? Find a point of sale (POS) system tailored to the clothing industry.
Here are our top five picks for the best POS systems for retail stores.
Square for Retail is an all-in-one point of sale system serving a wide range of retail businesses, including apparel and accessories. It provides more in-depth retail features than the free version — including unlimited SKUs.
This system is great at the basics: It includes solid inventory management features, marketing features, and e-commerce capabilities. And while you can purchase a more robust hardware setup, you can get started with a simple card reader and your tablet — making this a great choice for smaller clothing providers that are just starting out.
POS Nation for Retail is a turnkey point of sale solution designed for a variety of retail industries, with features tailored to clothing providers. It boasts solid inventory, employee, and marketing management features, so you can streamline all aspects of your business operations in one system.
Stay on top of sales trends with over 55 prebuilt reports, and a built-in customer loyalty program that allows you to track sales history and customer buying behavior. You’ll be able to send customers exclusive offers and discounts, so you can keep them coming back for more (and boost your bottom line!).
Shopify POS is a point of sale solution created by the popular e-commerce platform — and it’s a great option for clothing providers that want to grow their business without adding physical locations.
Not surprisingly, Shopify POS stands out in the way it seamlessly integrates brick-and-mortar and e-commerce business. With a variety of pickup and delivery options, you can make your customer experience as smooth as possible. You can also accept both online and in-store purchases — so if your buyer’s clothing doesn’t fit just right, they can return or exchange with ease.
Rain POS is a comprehensive POS solution tailored to retail businesses, with features that benefit clothing stores.
This system does a little bit of everything — and does it well. From smart inventory management to powerful reporting to customer loyalty features, it has everything you need to get your boutique up and running. Plus, you can send automated text and email promotions and review requests, so you can build brand trust and grow your sales.
Comcash is a point of sale system created by retailers, for retailers — and it has all the features you need to successfully run your clothing boutique.
Like other POS providers on this list, Comcash has excellent mobile, e-commerce, and customer loyalty features. But for clothing stores, it’s the software’s style matrix that truly stands out. You can customize your inventory with attributes — like a red women’s shirt, size medium — and allocate a certain number of products for each of your locations.
Plus, if you’d like your business to go green, Comcash is aiming to eliminate paper receipts for good. The software makes it easy to send electronic receipts, so you’re not printing hundreds of times per day.
Choosing the right retail point of sale system can seem overwhelming, but it’s one of the most important decisions you can make for your clothing store. It helps you streamline all aspects of your business, from inventory to employee to marketing management — and you should look for one tailored to the unique needs of your industry.
Ready to start your research? Schedule a demo with one of our Comcash specialists, or use our build and price tool to create your custom quote today. And remember to check out our other blogs for more industry insights!