Retail inventory management software

Inventory tracking software built to empower retailers

Simplify your retail inventory management system with software developed to help you do more fast.

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Manage all your stock all from a single inventory POS system.

Connect with suppliers

Browse and buy from built-in supplier catalogs to save time and effort.

Speed up ordering

Order new inventory in seconds with built-in purchase orders.

Track inventory across channels

Online, in store, across the city, on social media or marketplaces—manage everything from a unified system.

Avoid out-of-stocks

Set reorder points and use low stock alerts to keep on top of inventory.

Keep on top of counts

Say goodbye to inventory shrinkage with easy-to-use inventory counting tools.

Easily update prices

Make price changes across your entire business with just a click.

Easily manage inventory across channels.

Manage everything—from adding new products to creating variants and monitoring stock levels—in seconds with a powerful cloud-based inventory system that unites all your channels in a single system.

  • Track inventory levels and SKUs across multiple locations, no matter where you are
  • Create product variants to manage different sizes, colours and more
  • Identify inventory with unique serial numbers in any of your locations from a single search
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Order new stock right from your inventory system.

Running low? Save time by ordering new stock directly from Lightspeed Retail.

  • Order directly from Lightspeed Retail with built-in purchase orders
  • Manage purchasing for multiple locations
  • Easily fulfill and deliver special orders for customers
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Automate your supplier information with B2B Catalog

Access thousands of products synced straight to your POS. Add pre-loaded product information from your suppliers to your POS, saving time and ensuring your product data is accurate.

  • Add key product information from thousands of popular suppliers to your POS with a single click.
  • When receiving products or adding products to a PO, you can search the B2B Catalog for a product by name, keyword or UPC.
  • Import all the product data a brand has uploaded on the product, including UPC, MSRP, description, image and name.
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We brought Lightspeed in to do inventory, to do losses, to do analytics, to make sure everything is crossed with each other. It’s the only way to keep track of everything. Doing it by paper, you never know what you’re making.

Logan Elliott, Bros Bike Shop

Quickly manage products and prices.

Have full control over how you sell and how much you charge with inventory management software that helps you optimize the sales floor. Manage discounts and promotions, set up seasonal promotions in advance and much more.

  • Use our product import tool to upload new products instantly
  • Make bulk pricing changes to adjust prices across all your channels at once
  • Use price books to offer special pricing and loyalty reward amounts
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Take control of your inventory.

Manage all your inventory—online and in-store—all from a single platform.

  • Avoid out-of-stocks with reorder points and low stock alerts
  • Order new inventory in seconds with built-in purchase orders
  • Say goodbye to inventory shrinkage with easy-to-use inventory counting tools
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is retail inventory software?

Retail inventory software is a specialised tool that enables stores to efficiently manage and track their stock levels. Inventory management software helps retailers maintain accurate records of their inventory, streamline operations and optimise their stock based on sales trends and forecasts.


Stores can keep track of inventory using inventory management systems that monitor stock levels, manage reordering and track sales. Systems like Lightspeed update in real time, ensuring that sales and stock levels are always synchronised. It also provides analytics to help retailers make informed decisions about stock replenishment and markdowns.


An inventory tracking system is a part of inventory management that focuses specifically on monitoring the quantities of goods in stock, and potentially their location within a store or warehouse. A POS (Point of Sale) inventory management system integrates the sales and inventory functions, enabling real-time tracking of inventory as sales occur. This system helps retailers understand what is selling well and what isn’t, allowing them to adjust purchasing and marketing strategies accordingly. It simplifies the sales process by automatically updating inventory levels as transactions are processed at the point of sale.


This system is crucial for retailers to ensure they have the right products in the right quantities at the right time, maximising sales potential and minimising holding costs.

Which inventory system is best for a small business?

Choosing the best inventory system for a small business depends on several factors, including the business's size, budget and specific operational needs. Software for inventory management should offer features like automatic stock level updates, multi-channel sales integration, supplier and purchase order management, and detailed analytics on inventory turnover and sales trends. The ideal software also includes forecasting tools to help predict future sales and inventory needs based on historical data.


To pick the right system for your business:


1. Assess needs: determine what features are most important for your business, such as sales tracking, order management or customer data integration.
2. Choose software: select software that fits your budget and meets your identified needs. It should allow for easy input and tracking of inventory, sales monitoring and data analysis.
3. Set up and integration: implement the software, set up product categories and integrate it with other systems like accounting or customer relationship management (CRM) if necessary. Look for professional onboarding services from your POS provider to speed up the process.
4. Train: train staff on how to use the system efficiently to ensure accuracy in data entry and operations. Your POS provider may be able to assist.

Which is the best inventory management software for wholesale and retail businesses?

The best software for wholesale and retail is one that combines POS functionalities with inventory management in a single interface. Look for features like multi store management, and mobile accessibility, which allow retail managers to oversee their operations on the go. Effective software also provides detailed reports that aid in making informed purchasing decisions and optimising product placement and promotions based on data-driven insights.


Selecting the best inventory management software for both wholesale and retail businesses is crucial for streamlining operations, reducing costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. Effective inventory management software should cater to the unique needs of both sectors, supporting extensive inventory volumes for wholesalers and diverse product assortments for retailers.


Retailers can manage their inventory efficiently by implementing software that offers real-time tracking, automated restocking alerts and detailed analytics on sales patterns and customer preferences.


Wholesalers typically manage large volumes of products and require robust software that can handle bulk processing and track inventory across multiple locations. Essential features include batch tracking, barcode scanning and integration with supply chain management tools.

How can I migrate inventory data to Lightspeed?

You can quickly transition to Lightspeed Retail by using a spreadsheet to import your inventory. Learn more about importing products to Lightspeed Retail (X-Series) here.

Can I connect my retail inventory to eCommerce through Lightspeed?

Lightspeed Retail and Lightspeed eCom are an integrated system that allow you to manage your inventory data for both sales channels from one platform. You'll be able to connect your webstore with your brick and mortar location's inventory for streamlined sales and stock management.