Creating a well-organized product catalog for retail shop, helps staff quickly find items and process transactions. In this article, we'll guide you through setting up a retail catalog, using modifications to keep your inventory efficient and easy to manage.
If you're looking for guidance on setting up a café menu, please refer to the other article tailored for cafés.
Create products and dishes categories
First of all, combine your products and dishes in categories so it would be easier for your waiter to find them on POS. For example, 'Clothing,' 'Electronics,' and 'Home Goods.'.
Go to Menu → Products and dishes categories and click Add.
Enter category name. For example 'Clothing'.
In Сategory field select a major parental category or Top Screen in case it's a general category.
Upload Cover image or choose a suggested one, or select an icon color to display the category on the register.
Click Save.
Add products
Products are items that are ready for selling. They’re not used for preparing other dishes. For example, a box of cereal or a pair of socks. To add a product:
Open the tab Menu → Products in the management console.
Click Add product.
Enter the Name, choose the Category and Cooking station.
Choose Tax to track tax calculations on sold items in Poster.
Upload Cover image or choose a suggested one, or select an icon color to display the product at the POS register.
Enter products price in Total.
Add Barcodes to scan products with a reader or tablet camera for faster service.
The Cost and Markup will be calculated automatically after you add a Supply.
Click Save.
Weight products
If you sell products by weight, select Weight product (goods) and enter the price per 100 grams.
Upon selecting such product at the POS register the waiter will be asked to enter the weight sold. Total price will be calculated automatically.
☝️ Selecting Can’t be discounted, prevents this product from being discounted with loyalty programs.
☝️ Deleted products are moved to the Trash for 30 days, during which they can be restored. If not restored within that time, they will be permanently deleted.
Modifications are variations of a product, such as juice with options like orange, mango, or pomegranate. Each modification has its own barcode, price, and cost, making it easier to manage.
Modifiers keep the products more organized and allow waiters to quickly find and sell products.
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