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Jesta Vision Suite

Jesta I.S. is a leading developer and provider of integrated cloud software solutions for small-midsize emerging retailers and large legacy retailers migrating to the cloud. Jesta specializes in branded goods, fashion, apparel, fo...Read more about Jesta Vision Suite

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NetSuite

With an integrated system that includes ERP, financials, commerce, inventory management, HR, PSA, supply chain management, CRM and more – NetSuite enables fast-growing businesses across all industries to work more effectively by a...Read more about NetSuite

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RealTime POS

Realtime POS is a hybrid (offered as cloud service or on-premise), point of sale and retail management system that serves a variety of both hard and soft good retail segments, including apparel, sporting goods, home décor, Footwea...Read more about RealTime POS

Fishbowl

Fishbowl is the #1 manufacturing and warehouse inventory management software! Its powerful inventory control system gives your small or midsize business the exact tools needed to transform your inventory management and scale your ...Read more about Fishbowl

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Heartland Retail

Heartland Retail, formerly Springboard Retail, is a web-based retail solution designed for multi-channel and multi-store retailers. Heartland's point of sale system is fully accessible through any modern web browser on any de...Read more about Heartland Retail

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GoFrugal

Gofrugal POS is a hybrid point of sale (POS) solution that helps retailers across various industries, to manage their distribution and billing routines and automate financial transactions. The solution can be deployed either on-pr...Read more about GoFrugal

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Sync

Sync is a cloud-based integrated enterprise resource planning (ERP) and product lifecycle management (PLM) solution that caters to the apparel and footwear industry. The solution includes various integrated modules that help busin...Read more about Sync

Cumulus Retail

Cumulus Retail by CAM Commerce is a Cloud, SaaS based retail management solution that enables small to mid-size retailers to manage their entire business in one system. Cumulus combines point of sale, E-Commerce, back office, and ...Read more about Cumulus Retail

RLM Apparel Software

RLM Apparel Software is a cloud-based solution that helps businesses manage product information, handle sales orders and streamline eCommerce operations. Professionals can maintain a record of product specifications, manage invent...Read more about RLM Apparel Software

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ACCEO Smart Vendor

ACCEO Smart Vendor POS and Retail Management system is a robust and feature-rich solution for Canadian retailers. Our solutions are vertically tailored and designed to accelerate growth for a variety of retailers, including gift s...Read more about ACCEO Smart Vendor

Geelus

Geelus is a cloud-based solution, which assists dry cleaning, laundry, and clothing alteration stores with managing point of sale, employee and inventory management. Key features include email notifications, loyalty management, ac...Read more about Geelus

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A2000

A2000 Apparel Management Software is the best ERP for your fashion business of design, manufacturing, inventory, warehouse, and B2B. An easy-to-use system configurable to your needs, A2000 is designed for apparel, footwear, access...Read more about A2000

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ABS

Apparel Business Systems is a robust web-based ERP solution for apparel, footwear, accessory and home good companies. Manufacturing, Importing, Inventory and Order Management, EDI, Financials, Warehouse Management, and more functi...Read more about ABS

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ApparelMagic

ApparelMagic is the central hub behind many of fashion's top brands. As an integrated inventory solution tailor-made for retailers and wholesalers of apparel and accessories, it's the one-stop shop the fashion industry relies on f...Read more about ApparelMagic

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BlueCherry

BlueCherry is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) suite featuring modules for omnichannel planning, product lifecycle management (PLM), shop floor control, logistics, e-commerce, finance and electronic data interchange. It is su...Read more about BlueCherry

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FashionFlow Apparel ERP

FashionFlow Apparel is an on-premise enterprise planning software for the apparel and footwear industry. The solution is built on the Microsoft SQL Server and offers accounting modules. This module eliminates the need for double e...Read more about FashionFlow Apparel ERP

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Coats Digital

Coats Digital is the software business of Coats Group, the world’s leading industrial thread company and a trusted industry player. We leverage deep industry and technology expertise to create and deliver business critical softwar...Read more about Coats Digital

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N41

N41 is an all-in-one solution to manage all points of your operation. Seamless integrated modules shape to your brand needs such as e-commerce, tradeshow iPod Order Entry, and EDI. This powerful and scalable modular system allows ...Read more about N41

Momentis Fashion System

Momentis Fashion ERP is an enterprise resource planning solution which caters to wholesalers, distributors and self-sourcing retailers in the apparel and fashion industry. The solution can be deployed both on-premise and in the cl...Read more about Momentis Fashion System

Openbravo

Openbravo offers retail chains a cloud-based SaaS platform for unified commerce. A single centralized platform, connecting all applications, channels and touchpoints in real time, and enabling physical stores as a powerful fulfill...Read more about Openbravo

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Last Updated: March 16, 2023

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What is clothing store inventory software?

Clothing store inventory software automates old school retail processes such as physical inventory counts and reorder point calculations. Often integrated or included with retail POS systems, these systems keep accurate, up-to-date analytics that help smoothly manage an apparel business. Common features of clothing store inventory software include inventory reports, backordering, inventory optimization, multichannel sales, order management, and sales reports.

Common features of apparel POS and inventory software

In addition to core business functions, retailers should evaluate the following functions to meet their unique requirements of a clothing POS solution:

Layaway

The POS system should allow customers to put products on layaway and identify the item as such in the inventory system. The layaway payments should be treated as deposits in the general ledger.

Holds

The clothing store POS system should allow merchandise to be placed on hold, and identify it as such in the inventory. The hold should automatically expire after a defined time if the item is not purchased or placed on layaway by the customer.

Store transfer

If the store is part of a chain, the inventory system should have up-to-date information on inventory in all of the stores. If a customer needs an item that is not in stock at a particular store, the system should check all other stores. The customer should have the option to hold the item for pick up at another store or have it transferred to a store of the customer’s choice.

Inventory matrix

The key to a successful apparel inventory system is a matrix of modifiers. The general description is entered once, and the sizes and colors are listed as modifiers to the basic description. The inventory must track each item as a separate SKU and maintain a separate reorder point.

Customer relationship management

Because of competition from online stores, warehouse stores and department stores, these retailers have aggressively adopted CRM. In particular, they are adopting social networking by establishing Facebook pages and tweeting coupons to registered customers. The system should also track color, style, and designer preferences to notify customers when new shipments are due. It is important to track special dates for targeted, personalized sale opportunities.

Customer loyalty program

As part of CRM and to further solidify customer relations, many stores have customer loyalty programs. The store system should track sales history and monitor loyalty program points awarded and redeemed.

Seasonal planning

Fashions and accessories change from season to season. The inventory should make recommendations for new orders. In addition, it should track existing inventory and make sales-versus-storage recommendations.

Accessory coordination

Many clothing manufactures provide matching accessories, such as belts. In other cases, different manufacturers make accessories to "coordinate" with outfits. The inventory and POS system should list matching accessories on hand and available as special orders.

Split tender

The system must be able to accept payment over several different methods. For example, a customer may want to pay with cash and two different credit cards. The system must properly apply the split payments to the correct ledger accounts.

Online customers and apparel retailers

Apparel is one of the fastest growing ecommerce segments. Online research firm eMarketer predicts revenue around $40.9 billion in 2012, a 20% increase in growth over 2011. There are a number of reasons for this, including greater sophistication of online tools for shopping and a growing number of traditional retail clothing chains moving to online retail.

To be successful today, apparel shops owners can react by investing in one of the following strategies:

Produce an online storefront: Store owners can enter the online shopping game themselves. Some apparel management software vendors offer ecommerce and shopping cart integration with their system. Other software vendors offer third-party shopping cart solutions. Retailers can then build out and optimize their website for local, regional, or national customers. In this scenario, it may be worthwhile to invest in online marketing services, such as consulting firms that specialize in pay-per-click advertising, to gain visibility.

Improve the customer experience: Another option for retailers is to focus on differentiating from online apparel websites and improving the in-store experience. A number of POS vendors offer clothing inventory software that works on tablets and smartphones to help associates answer customers' questions and look up apparel options from the floor. Some mobile apparel store software can even process payments from the device. One national apparel retailer—Nordstrom—is moving to a mobile point-of-sale solution in all of its stores. Another option is to improve the experience for customers through improved signage, a more open and inviting store layout, and better-trained associates.

Customer attainment is also an important consideration for these retailers. As customers transition to websites and social media to find promotions and deals, smaller clothing retailers should meet these consumers online to offer similar promotions and store information.

Market trends to understand

  • CRM-enabled POS: Customer relationship management (CRM) functionality is increasingly integrated with traditional POS systems. More and more apparel retailers are finding they're able to fulfill their CRM and POS requirements with a single system. (Some of the benefits of integrated systems are discussed in the first section above.)

  • Internet of Things: While the IoT is very much still a nascent technology, some of its more compelling use cases are in the realm of retail. Inventory management, for example, can be improved—and to a degree automated—with peripherals such as RFID tags and scanners. Expect these systems to be more tightly integrated with other retail technologies, including POS systems, as a larger variety of stores begin exploring their use.