The Genius way to manage your store
GENIUS FOR RETAIL
Running a small business is no small task. Let Genius simplify your shop’s day-to-day — so you have more time to focus on what you love.
Retail runs smoother with Genius
Your customers shop in more ways than ever — is your point of sale keeping up? From gift shops to pet shops and pop-ups to markets, our Genius all-in-one cloud-based retail POS system designed for shops keeps everything connected, so you can always capture the sale.
Simplify inventory management
Improve your buying, respond quickly to trends and reduce dead stock with powerful POS software for retail shops that helps you delight shoppers and boost sell-through.
- Easily import and export your catalog
- Stay on top of stock levels with real-time inventory alerts
- Track item performance with detailed reports
- Get a holistic view of inventory across locations
- Conveniently manage item variants like size, color or style
Make smarter business decisions
Stay ahead of the competition with insights that help you identify trends, optimize pricing, boost profitability and forecast sales.
- Track revenue, margins, COGS and other sales data through real-time reports
- Detect trends and pivot quickly when needed
- Use customer data to craft personalized customer experiences that actually convert
Get up and running in days — not weeks
Moving to a new retail shop POS system shouldn’t be a hassle. Our streamlined onboarding process ensures you’re ready to start selling in just a few days (or less!), so you can focus on running your store, not wrestling with tech setup.
Spend less time training and more time selling
User-friendly dashboards and workflows mean your staff can learn the essentials in minutes, cutting down on training time and improving efficiency.
Start strong with expert guidance
Our relationship doesn’t end when you sign on the dotted line — that’s when it starts. Our team is here to optimize your system from day one, so you can get the most of your investment.
Rely on support that never sleeps
Day or night, holiday or an average Tuesday, our dedicated customer success team is available 24/7/365 to keep your business running smoothly.
Gain an edge with a POS designed for retailers
Our developers turned years of first-hand retail experience into features that directly address pain points business owners like you face daily.
Discover the functionality you need to save time and boost sales with Genius
Effortless employee management
Track employee performance, set roles and permissions and streamline scheduling to keep your team productive.
Flexible payment processing options
Accept credit, debit and gift cards, mobile and contactless payments to provide a seamless checkout experience for every customer.
Simplified tax reporting
Automatically track and calculate taxes, reducing errors and saving time when filing.
Impactful promotions and discounts
Easily set up and report on markdowns and special offers to attract and retain customers.
Multi-location management
Monitor sales, inventory, staff performance and more across all store locations from one centralized system.
Incentivizing loyalty programs
Reward repeat shoppers with customer relationship tools that encourage long-term customer loyalty.
Easy order ahead
Offer customers the convenience of buying online and picking up in store — driving more foot traffic, reducing shipping costs and ensuring faster fulfillment.
Smart marketing tools
Reach more customers and help your business stand out in search results with Google Ads, Google Business Profile and more.
Secure digital invoicing
Get paid faster and simplify your cash flow with built-in digital invoicing. Send professional invoices using your POS, so customers can pay anytime, anywhere.
Versatile Virtual Terminal
Accept payments from anywhere with your Virtual Terminal — no card reader required. Whether you're taking orders or settling invoices over the phone, Genius has you covered with secure, flexible card-not-present payment options.
Enjoy sleek — but powerful — POS hardware
Equip your small business with durable and dependable POS hardware designed for speed and efficiency.
Countertop
Designed for all technology comfort levels, our countertop POS solution is fast, user-friendly and reliable — even during your highest traffic days.
- Android® or iOS operating system
- Large 15.5” touchscreen display
- Wireless payment terminal
- Optional hardware: cash drawer, barcode scanner, printer
Handheld
A handheld POS is flexible enough for retail store associates to carry with them while on the sales floor, line busting and even on the road. It offers the same fast, reliable payments and back office functionality as a countertop system.
- Lightweight, portable handheld design
- Multiple connectivity options (Wi-Fi, 4G/5G cellular, Bluetooth®)
- Built-in card reader and receipt printer
- Optional hardware: cash drawer, barcode scanner
Say goodbye to juggling multiple vendors
Simplify your day-to-day retail operations by getting all the tools, support and services you need from one reliable provider.
Equip your store for success
Enhance your Genius POS setup with optional peripherals like barcode scanners, printers and cash drawers — all seamlessly integrated.
Get fast, secure payment processing
Accept all major payment types with reliable, secure transactions that keep checkout quick and hassle-free.
Boost sales with a gift card program
Incentivize repeat business, attract new customers and increase average spend.
Retail shop POS system FAQs
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What features set Genius apart from other retail point of sale systems?
Our retail shop POS systems are truly all-in-one, giving you more right out of the box. With other retail POS system providers, you may need to purchase add-ons from an app marketplace to get all the features you need — and those add up quickly. With Genius, you’ll be up and running faster and with more built-in functionality.
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What kinds of retail businesses does Genius POS support?
From gift shops to pet shops, our retail shop point of sale software can service most specialty retail businesses.
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Can I integrate my brick and mortar and ecommerce stores and sync inventory across in-store and online ordering channels?
We offer POS software for retail shops no matter your business needs, including ecommerce platform integrations. Talk to us today about your goals.
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What payment methods does Genius support? Is the credit card processing secure?
Our retail POS system supports all debit cards and credit cards, digital wallets, gift cards and more. However your customers want to pay, we can help you close more sales with flexible, secure payment processing and PCI-compliant POS hardware and software.
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How does the system handle multi-location inventory tracking?
Real-time inventory updates are critical to be a successful retail business owner. With multi-location functionality enabled, Genius updates inventory counts after each transaction, giving you a real-time view of your entire stock across channels.
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What about multi-location staff management?
Managing staff schedules, system permissions and tracking sales performance are all possible using one central back office system, allowing you to manage all locations from wherever you are.
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What monthly fees are involved? Can I do a free trial?
We offer tiered pricing plans and hardware options to suit businesses of all kinds. Talk to us for full details.
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Compliance with state surcharging laws are the responsibility of the merchant.
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