SQUARE FOR RETAIL

The POS system designed for homewares

Sell your home goods and furniture in-store and online while Square for Retail handles your inventory management, invoices and more.

Run your home goods and furniture store seamlessly

Square for Retail is made for every business size, from small designer stores managing their day-to-day to large furniture retailers operating many locations from one POS.

Sell everywhere.

  • Build an eCommerce website with Square Online and list your products on Instagram and Facebook.
  • Offer shipping, in-store pick-up and delivery, and returns and exchanges.
  • See every order from every store, synced on one end-to-end POS.
  • Easily capture professional product photos that upload automatically.

Manage your inventory.

  • Easily track, order and receive stock with all inventory synced in real time.
  • Know which furniture and goods are selling out and which brands perform best.
  • Keep tabs on top-line metrics such as COGS, turnover and profit margin.
  • Understand the health and velocity of your stock to make informed decisions.
  • Get timely inventory alerts and sales performance reports.

Show customers you care.

  • Offer Afterpay to help grow your customer base so they can buy more and pay later.
  • Send personalised emails and social media campaigns to get them excited.
  • Reward them for shopping with a digital loyalty program.
  • Understand customer behaviour, preferences and history with notes from their profile.

‘I love Square! The mobile POS is easy to set up and even easier to use. I’ve used many different POS systems and Square is one of the best for simplicity, features and pricing.’

– Ben Stephan, Owner of Good Day Co – Somerton Park, South Australia

Set-up is simple

Get started in minutes. Sync your inventory, integrate your favourite tools and start selling fast.

Switch seamlessly

Our experts will help you migrate your data to Square with a personalised onboarding experience.

Keep growing

Flexible POS software, hardware and integrations are here to support all the ways you want to grow your business.

Scalable solutions for retailers like you

Square Online

Easily build a professional website to sell your home decor and furniture, and seamlessly integrate your inventory.

Square Invoices

Send branded invoices and track them from anywhere in real time. We’ll send the auto-reminders, you collect the payments.

Square Gift Cards

Bring in new business and fulfil everyone’s wish list by offering physical and digital gift cards.

Square Marketing

Tell customers about your latest designs and discounts via email marketing.

Square Customer Directory

Track all your customer data in one place, view purchase history or add a card on file for future visits.

Square Photo Studio

Use the free iOS app to take and edit high-quality product photography and remove image backgrounds to sell online.

Sync your existing apps

Integrate your third-party accounting and fulfilment apps so your software works together seamlessly.

For your showroom, stockroom and everywhere else

Square Stand

Turn your iPad into a POS with built-in payments and intuitive checkout, all on one device.

Square Register

A fully integrated POS system with a second customer-facing display.

Square Reader

Connect wirelessly, accept credit and debit cards, and get your money fast.

Square Terminal

Take payments, print receipts and much more on a compact, cordless device.

Shop accessories

Add anything you need to your POS system like a barcode scanner, printer or a cash drawer.

Plans for every stage

Free

For small businesses getting started in-person and online

$0

No monthly fees

Includes:

  • Free Retail Point of Sale app
  • Free online store
  • Basic inventory tools
  • Exchanges
  • Built-in barcode scanner (iOS)

Processing rates per transaction:

1.6% per tap or insert

2.2% per online transaction

Plus

For growing retail businesses that need in-depth features

$109

Per month, per location

Includes Square for Retail Free plan features and:

  • Advanced inventory tools and reports
  • Cycle counts and stocktakes
  • Barcode label printing
  • Item bundling
  • Unlimited employee time tracking

Processing rates per transaction:

1.6% per tap or insert

2.2% per online transaction

Premium

For established retail businesses looking to scale

Custom

Must meet eligibility requirements

Includes Square for Retail Plus plan features and optional add-ons:

  • Square Online Plus
  • Square Loyalty
  • Square Marketing
  • One-on-one onboarding support

Businesses processing $250,000 or more in yearly payments may be eligible for custom pricing. To learn more, please get in touch with our experts.

1.6% card present rate applies for Square Sellers who sign up on or after 30 May 2024, or who signed up prior to this date and subscribed to Square for Retail Plus or Premium. The rate of 1.9% will apply for all other Square Sellers who signed up prior to this date when using Square Reader, Square Stand or Tap to Pay, as listed in the Square Fee Schedule.

Stay up to date

Learn about features and promotions and hear stories from other home goods and furniture retailers.

Need help?

Talk to our sales team

Get help choosing the right products or chat about large business pricing.

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FAQs

  • What is a homewares store point of sale?

    A homewares store point of sale (POS) is a computerised system that manages the sales process from start to finish, including inventory management, sales tracking, customer management and reporting.

    With a homewares store POS, you can manage your inventory easily by tracking the stock levels of all your items in real time. This ensures that you never run out of stock and can quickly reorder items when needed. You can also track your sales and turnover, enabling you to make data-driven decisions to improve your store’s profitability.

    A homewares store POS also allows you to manage customer data, including their purchase history and contact information. This enables you to provide personalised customer service and offer tailored promotions and discounts to increase customer loyalty.

  • What are key features I should look for when choosing a homewares store POS?

    First, inventory management is a crucial feature. A good POS system should allow you to track inventory levels, to manage stock and to receive notifications when items run low. This feature helps you keep track of your stock levels, avoid stock-outs and ensure that you always have the right products in stock to meet customer demand.

    Second, a user-friendly interface is important. The POS system should be easy to navigate and the interface should be intuitive and simple to use. This feature enables your staff to process sales, to manage inventory and to handle customer transactions quickly, saving you time and improving customer satisfaction.

    Third, customer management is another key feature to consider. A good POS system should enable you to capture customer data, such as purchase history, contact information and preferences. This feature helps you build customer loyalty by providing personalised experiences and targeted marketing promotions.

    Finally, reporting and analytics capabilities are important for gaining insights into your business performance. A good POS system should enable you to track sales, turnover and inventory levels, and to generate reports that can help you make data-driven decisions.

  • How do I switch from my current solution?

    It’s quick and easy to sign up for Square for Retail. If you currently use Lightspeed Retail, Shopify POS or another similar home decor store point-of-sale system, Square for Retail will likely fit your needs with an easy-to-use interface. Just select your plan, sign up and import your inventory. You can easily transfer your existing inventory with bulk-intake importing.

    You can rely on transparent pricing and no long-term contracts. And if you need help, Square Support is here for you.

  • Can I upgrade my Square for Retail plan?

    You can upgrade your plan from Square for Retail Free to Square for Retail Plus by subscribing here. You’ll be able to use all existing features and you’ll only have to set up the added functionality included with your upgrade. After your 30-day free trial of the Square for Retail Plus plan, you’ll be given the option to pick your plan. If you don’t choose one, you’ll automatically be downgraded to the Square for Retail Free plan.

    To upgrade to the Square for Retail Custom Premium plan, contact our sales team.

  • Can I downgrade my Square for Retail plan?

    You can always downgrade your subscription from Square for Retail Plus to Square for Retail Free in your Dashboard. When you downgrade, you’ll see messaging in your Dashboard letting you know which features you’ll lose, like certain smart inventory management features, cross-location returns and barcode label printing. You can see and compare plan features on our pricing page.

    You can also pause your subscription at any time from your Dashboard. When you pause a subscription, you will not be billed. You can resume at any time and your account will be ready for you without losing your past data.

  • What’s the difference between Square Point of Sale and Square Retail POS?

    Square Point of Sale is the app sellers use to accept credit cards in person, online or on the go. Square Retail POS is an all-in-one point of sale designed specifically for retail businesses of all sizes. Square Retail POS builds on features from the standard Square Point of Sale and includes advanced inventory management features and more to help retailers streamline their businesses.

    Compare Square Point of Sale and Square for Retail Free and Square for Retail Plus plans to find the best POS solution for your business. Already use Square Point of Sale? Switch over to the Square for Retail Plus plan to take advantage of the discounted pricing for in-person transactions.