Overview
We refer to the products you sell to your customers as items. An item can have one or more option. In a restaurant you may create:
- Item: ABC Red Wine
- Option: 250ml Glass
- Option: 75cl Bottle
A clothes store may create:
- Item: ABC Red T-Shirt
- Option: Small
- Option: Medium
- Option: Large
Top Tip: Items are the fundamental component to your store. Take time to plan your items, it'll save you time in the long run. Take a look at our example configuration for restaurants and for retailers. We've created a guide of common mistakes when organising your inventory.
Creating an Item
- Navigate to: Items.
- Click on the "+ New Item" button in the top right of the screen.
- Set the item name. E.g. "ABC Red Wine"
- Select the reporting category that sales for this item should be recorded against.
- Set the option name for our first option. E.g. "75cl Bottle".
You can add additional options later. - The receipt name will automatically generate. This is what will print on the customer's receipt. You can override if required.
- Optionally set the stock keeping unit (SKU) code and barcode for the option.
- Select the price type for the option.
Fixed - a set price which will automatically be used when selling the option.
Prompt - when being sold a popup will appear prompting the cashier to enter the price.
Weight - when being sold a popup will appear prompting the cashier to enter the price and weight of the item. - Select the tax rate which should be used when selling this option.
- Enter the retail price. The tax will automatically calculate.
- Press the "Save..." button.
- Once your item is created you can add additional options by clicking the "+ New Option" button.
Once you have added your items, you will need to add a button to your register in order to select it. Read our Register Designer article for more information.
Editing an Item
- Navigate to: Items.
- Select the item you wish to update.
- Update the required fields.
- Press the "Save..." button.
Editing an Option
- Navigate to: Items.
- Select the item you wish to update.
- Click the edit item next to the option you wish to update.
- Update the required fields.
- Press the "Save..." button.
Deleting an Item
Warning: Deleting an item is permanent and cannot be undone.
- Navigate to: Items.
- Select the item you wish to update.
- At the bottom of the page press the "Delete Item" button.
- When prompted press "Yes" if the confirmation dialogue.
FAQ's
Is it possible to not print an item on a customer's receipt?Yes. Set the "Receipt Name" field to "!HIDDEN!". This will stop the item from showing on both the customer's printed and emailed receipt.