Inventory tracking built for retail shops
Track stock across every location, get alerted before items run out, and see what’s selling. BoxHero keeps the stockroom and the sales floor on the same page.
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One place to manage retail inventory, from the stockroom to the sales floor.
Scan, count, and print
Add stock, adjust quantities, and run counts by scanning a barcode with your phone or a handheld scanner. When you need labels, design them in BoxHero with your own custom fields and print straight to a label printer.
- Scan with your phone or a handheld
- Counts update on every scan
- Design and print your own labels
One view of stock in every store
See current quantities for every store, warehouse, and stockroom in a single view, updated as your team scans. Move items from one location to another in a few taps and the counts on both sides adjust on their own.
- Every store in one view
- Transfer stock in a few taps
- Live counts as your team scans
Restock before you sell out
Set a safety stock level for any item and get low stock alerts on your phone at the times you choose. Use different levels for fast movers and slow sellers.
- Set a reorder point per item
- Get notified on your phone
- Catch low stock before customers do
Track every order in and out
Handle the buying and the selling from one place. Save your suppliers and customers, raise purchase and sales orders against them, and watch stock counts adjust as orders arrive or go out.
- Purchase and sales orders together
- Counts update when orders arrive or ship
- Suppliers and customers saved on file
The numbers behind every product
Track inventory turnover, top products, and profit margins for any date range. BoxHero shows which items sell fast enough to reorder and which ones are sitting on cash you could use elsewhere. Export any report to share.
- Turnover and margin by item
- See sales trends over time
- Rank your best and worst sellers
A few more things retailers use every day
A short list of what shops use day to day to save time and cut counting errors.
Learn moreStock Count
Run full or partial counts with your team, splitting the work into task sheets by area or shelf. Review every difference against recorded quantities, then apply the results in a single step.
Learn moreInventory Sharing
Share current stock levels with people outside your team through a private link, no login required on their end. Choose which items and details appear, and keep the rest of your inventory private.
Learn moreExcel Import & Export
Add and update items straight from a spreadsheet, from prices and quantities to SKUs. Download a template that matches your columns, then export back to Excel whenever you need.
Why retailers stick with BoxHero
- Fewer stockouts on popular items
- Less cash sitting in overstock
- The right quantities ordered at the right time
- Counts that match what’s actually on the shelf
Retail trends and inventory strategies
Learn how leading retailers manage stock, improve supply chains, and plan stock around how people shop.
Retailers Returning to JIT Inventory Management
Many retailers are shifting back to just-in-time (JIT) inventory to cut costs and reduce storage space. This article breaks down why the model is resurging and what it means for businesses balancing supply risk with flexibility.
Inside IKEA’s Supply Chain Strategy
IKEA’s supply chain is one of the most studied in retail, combining cost control with a customer-first approach. Learn how their global logistics, design-to-delivery process, and flat-pack system keep costs low while meeting demand!
What is Me-Commerce in Retail Strategy?
Me-commerce personalizes the shopping experience with offers and product recommendations tailored to individual customers. See how retailers are adopting this approach to strengthen loyalty and drive repeat sales.
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Quick reference
Help GuideFrom getting started to basic concepts, explore our detailed user guide to learn more about BoxHero.
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GlossaryLearn about the most important inventory management and accounting terms and acronyms for small businesses.
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