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Sage for retail

Retail software to run and grow your business

Optimize inventory, automate operations, and get insights that drive success with solutions built for retail.

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Tailored retail software for diverse retail needs

Scale and grow fearlessly with built-for-retail solutions that drive operational flow across all your retail and e-commerce channels.
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Smooth, seamless operations

Automate order processes, manage inventory, and streamline everything after the sale – all in one place.

Meet demand, maximize profits

Get rich reporting and smart predictions on what sells, so you have the right product in stock and boost profits on everything you offer.

Built for high-growth

We flex with your needs, so you can grow and scale with confidence. No matter what, you're covered with adaptable solutions.

Why leading retailers choose Sage

Retail operations

Automate time-consuming tasks and do more with less.

Automation engine

Automate order processing and fulfillment to boost efficiency.

Warehouse operations

Manage inventory tracking, picking, packing, and shipping.

End-to-end services

Benefit from comprehensive support throughout your journey.
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Inventory and Order Management

Multi-channel and multi-location inventory and order management.

Forecasting and planning

Get instant, predictive insights to guide your organization with confidence.

Demand forecasting

Smart forecasting for all of your catalog including seasonal and fast-moving products.

Purchasing

Easily convert purchasing recommendations into POs for your suppliers.

Alerts

Avoid lost revenue with automated low stock alerts.

Retail cash flow

Free up cash from excess inventory to sustain healthy cash flow.

Retail analytics and data

Get instant, predictive insights to guide your organization with confidence.

360° reporting

Gain valuable insight across channels, products and seasons to improve turnover.

Granular data analysis

Identify customer trends by analyzing sales by details like size and color.

Actionable insights

Easily create ad campaigns, change pricing and more to increase profitability.

Seamless integration

Automate the data flow between accounting, CRM, and other systems.
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Solutions for every retailer

E-commerce and online stores

Direct-to-consumer (DTC)

Brick-and-mortar stores

Multichannel businesses

Wholesale

Game-changing retail management software

Discover more about our built-for-retail products. Take advantage of any or all of these market-leading tools into your own centralized hub, to suit your needs and support your growth.
Sage Intacct

Sage Intacct

The smart cloud accounting and ERP solution to unleash the potential of your business. Learn why industry leaders choose Sage Intacct.

 

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Across all industries, Sage Intacct customers achieve an average of:

  • 250% ROI
  • 6 months payback
  • 79% close time reduction
  • 65% productivity improvement

Rated #1 in customer satisfaction by G2.

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Brightpearl

The flexible retail operating system (ROS) that streamlines, simplifies, and automates your business.  Retail brands across the globe choose Brightpearl by Sage to power their back office.

 

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Brightpearl’s ROS includes:

  • Workflow automation that saves the average retailer two months a year
  • Inventory and sales order management
  • Advanced demand forecasting
  • Market-leading benchmarking, retail analytics and business intelligence tools
  • Purchasing and supplier management
  • CRM
  • Warehouse management
  • POS
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Inventory Planner

The top-rated inventory planning app that helps retailers accurately forecast future sales and get easy-to-understand buying recommendations.

 

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  • Forecasts that factor in seasonality, sales spikes, and demand shifts for ultimate accuracy.
  • Automated buying recommendations that are easy for your whole team to understand. No more over (or under) ordering!
  • Customized reporting with 200+ meaningful metrics to prioritize your purchasing. 
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Retail Analytics

The reporting and analytics tool built specifically for retail, empowering merchants with product performance and actionable insights. Remove barriers to product data, eliminate silos, and identify products impacting your profitability.

 

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Retail Analytics empowers you with:

  • Automated recommendations to reduce costs, optimize pricing, and boost sales
  • Insights into contribution margin, ad spend at a SKU level, and customer metrics including LTV and repeat rate
  • Visualization of trends and identification of top-performing products
  • Detailed analysis of true profitability and performance of each product to guide marketing spend, discounting, and replenishment
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Trevor Martin

VP of Operations, Snow

"Brightpearl's Automation Engine transformed how we manage peaks. Without it, I would have had to double our warehouse & operations staff. Inventory Planner factors in seasonality so that we instantly say 'ok, we need to order 100,000 of that item, not 10,000'."

Retail software FAQs

Retail operations software streamlines your store's daily tasks, making management a breeze. It's a smart choice for any retail business, big or small, online or offline. Here's what it does in a nutshell:

  • Inventory management: Keeps tabs on stock, optimizes inventory, and handles purchases.
  • Order management: Oversees orders from start to finish, including returns.
  • Warehouse management: Coordinates warehouse tasks for online retailers.
  • Reporting and analytics: Offers insights on sales and customer trends for smarter decisions.

Retail operations software is the helping hand you need for smoother, smarter business management. It's all about giving you the data and tools to make decisions with confidence and ease.

Yes, both retail businesses and online stores can use solutions from Sage like Brightpearl and Inventory Planner. Brightpearl automates back-office tasks, integrates with major ecommerce platforms, and manages billions in transactions. Inventory Planner offers intelligent purchasing recommendations and inventory planning to maximize profit and efficiency. Together, they form a comprehensive solution for retailers and wholesalers.

Choosing the right retail management software is crucial for streamlining operations and supporting growth. Here's a guide to help you pick the best fit:

  • Business size and needs: Match the software's capabilities with your business's scale and complexity. Smaller shops benefit from simplicity, while larger enterprises might need more robust systems.
  • Features: Identify key functionalities crucial for your operations, like inventory management, POS, or CRM, and ensure the software excels in these areas.
  • Scalability: Opt for software that can expand its features and user capacity as your business grows.
  • Ease of use: Select a user-friendly platform that's easy for you and your team to adopt and use daily.
  • Budget: Determine your budget and compare software pricing models, considering both subscription services and one-time purchase options.
  • Integrations: Ensure the software integrates seamlessly with other tools you use, enhancing efficiency and data consistency.

Remember, the best software is one that not only fits your current needs but also supports your future growth and adapts to changing business landscapes. Choose wisely to ensure a smooth operation and a clear path to success. If you need further assistance or have specific questions, feel free to reach out!

Inventory Planner by Sage is the #1 inventory planning software for multi-channel e-commerce businesses.

It helps thousands of busy merchants across the world save time, adapt to market changes and maximize profit by providing intelligent purchasing recommendations based on customized demand forecasting.

Inventory Planner offers accurate product forecasting and analysis, alongside intuitive inventory reporting so retailers can make smarter replenishment decisions. Our market-leading inventory planning software helps merchants avoid losing revenue by running out of products, stop tying up cash in 'safety stock' and poor performing products, and optimizes inventory purchasing to boost revenue potential.

Inventory Planner became part of the Sage Group plc in 2022, and was renamed as Inventory Planner by Sage.

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