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Square for Retail

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What is Square for Retail?

Square for Retail bundles payment process and point of sale (PoS), as well as vendor and inventory management features, for small retailers. A free trial is available.

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Square for Retail offers a versatile set of features that caters to various businesses and their specific needs. Users have praised the …
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What is Square for Retail?

Square for Retail bundles payment process and point of sale (PoS), as well as vendor and inventory management features, for small retailers. A free trial is available.

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  • No setup fee

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  • Free Trial
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Product Details

What is Square for Retail?

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Reviews and Ratings

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Square for Retail offers a versatile set of features that caters to various businesses and their specific needs. Users have praised the software for its ability to streamline operations and improve overall efficiency. For example, a specialty Hearth and Home retail store relies on Square for Retail to manage purchasing, inventory, point of sale, timeclock, and performance analytics. The software has been instrumental in tracking inventory and analyzing sales trends, allowing the store to make informed decisions. Likewise, an e-commerce website utilizes Square for Retail alongside PayPal to process online payments securely without storing personal credit card information. This integration has provided a convenient way to collect credit card payments while maintaining customer trust.

In addition to retail operations, Square for Retail is also used by fundraising departments during events. Multiple team members can log in simultaneously, enabling them to accept donations seamlessly. The software's compatibility is further highlighted as it serves as an everyday point-of-sale system for different businesses, including those in remote locations. Its customizability and ease of use make it adaptable to various types of operations. Furthermore, a life coaching and hypnotherapy service company relies on Square for Retail for in-person payments, appointment scheduling, payment collection, and calendar management. By utilizing the software, the company can simplify these tasks and focus more on delivering quality services.

Square for Retail excels at simplifying purchasing and inventory management processes. It not only enables efficient handling of wholesale orders but also streamlines the management of customer orders. The software has proven valuable in single-location stores with a large number of SKUs. Employers have attested to its effectiveness in managing inventory, point of sale items, and sales performance all within a single system.

Overall, Square for Retail offers a range of functionalities that cater to different business needs. From retail stores to fundraising departments and service-based companies, users have found the software invaluable in enhancing productivity and operational efficiency. Its adaptability, convenience, and fair transaction fees make it a popular choice among business owners seeking to simplify their operations and improve customer experiences.

Based on user reviews, there are three common recommendations for the CONTEXT. First, users suggest considering purchasing a sturdier device in case of customer drops. Second, reviewers recommend improving the durability of the product to make it better suited for regular use. Lastly, customers emphasize the importance of enhancing customer support services to provide prompt and effective assistance. These recommendations focus on areas that could be improved to enhance the user experience and ensure customer satisfaction.

Reviews

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September 22, 2022

Square for Retail is the best out of the box, customizable, solution for your business.

Bobby Greenawalt | TrustRadius Reviewer
Bobby Greenawalt
Founder & President
Beverage Management (Food & Beverages, 51-200 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Likelihood to Recommend
Best suited for anyone that is needing to sell something. Whether that be in a brick and mortar location, or selling at an event in the middle of a field, Square for Retail is an amazing asset for not only just the sale of goods, but also the inventory, store management, people management, etc. It may not be the best fit for restricted industries such as cannabis.
July 02, 2022

Square for Retail - Great Solution

Verified User
Manager in Marketing
Research Company, 51-200 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
If you are a small business that is in need of a payments platform, inventory management and some analytical performance, Square for Retail is a great solution. If you work within a larger organization that you will want to see a stronger connection with your account payable portal this may not be the best solution for your business.
July 01, 2022

Square for Retail is an easy way to accept credit cards online and in person.

Seth Paine | TrustRadius Reviewer
Seth Paine
Owner
Nerdy Catholic Tees (Retail, 1-10 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Square for retail is great to use alongside WooCommerce to accept credit card payments on your e-commerce website.
Square for Retail works with a very easy to use card scanner that works with your phone, so it is great if you are selling items at an event like a conference, a farmers market, or an art fair. It is very easy and useful for the small business person who wants easy credit card processing either in person or online.
June 30, 2022

Quick and Easy way to get your online and POS up and running in no time

Verified User
C-Level Executive in Information Technology
Mental Health Care Company, 1-10 employees
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Square for retail is a great tool for small businesses that need to consolidate POS and online transactions, particularly if the services provided require setting an appointment, Square offers a single place where services can be managed, charged for (in person or online) and customers can make appointments to receive such services. As a facility that offers individual appointments with customers, it is very important that appointment management and billing are done in the same system. Square might not be well-suited for larger business or for companies that already have a POS system for in-person billing (unless they are willing to migrate to Square).
June 30, 2022

Square is well suited for wholesale orders

Verified User
Team Lead in Other
Consumer Goods Company, 11-50 employees
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Square for retail is well suited for mom and pop shops, pop up stores, farmer's markets, door-to-door fundraising, flea markets, etc. It is not well suited for big box stores, fancy restaurants, places that only accept cash, etc. Overall, most places that take a card should be able to use Square.
June 30, 2022

Great payment solution for physical or virtual businesses needing POS software

Verified User
Analyst in Research & Development
Internet Company, 51-200 employees
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Square for Retail is well suited for any business that needs a point of sale payment system for running credit or debit cards and to make it easier for customers to pay and provide fair transaction fees for the business taking said payment. It is perfect even for Internet based businesses because it integrates with online checkout forms and makes accounting and records very easy, and fees are competitive with other payment leaders in the space such as Stripe.
March 14, 2021

Predictable, simple, and flexible, Square for Retail is hard to beat.

HM
Hugh Morris
Owner
LUMOS HEARTH & HOME (Retail, 1-10 employees)
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
ResellerIncentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
Square for Retail is simple, easy to account for, and serves most purposes that a business like ours needs. There are very few drawbacks once it's up and running. For a company like ours who wants to emphasize experience from the time the customer walks in the door to the time they walk out, and where cost is important, Square for Retail provides an awesome interface for the customer, with attractive, easy to use terminals, and a very accessible price point where we can get set up with a clean, attractive, and functional point of sale system while starting up. We have no intentions of moving away from Square for Retail as long as it maintains its quality and support.
March 07, 2019

Square Hits the Mark for Us!

Terri Betts | TrustRadius Reviewer
Terri Betts
Director of Development
Health Care Center for the Homeless (Hospital & Health Care, 51-200 employees)
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Likelihood to Recommend
The Square app is always on my phone, so it is easy for me to take donations on the spot or process donations easily after an event where donor info is provided. I will be upgrading our readers this year to the "chip" version to make it easier at our November fundraiser. Sometimes I have donors call me to give a donation over the phone. Square makes the process so easy. It doesn't capture donor info, so I am prepared to do that separately. The emails from each transaction arrive quickly. Pulling reports is easy within their dashboard.
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