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How to choose the right POS system for your retail store
A practical checklist of the features, costs, and operational factors to evaluate before committing to a point-of-sale system.
Mar 14, 20269 min read
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Sandooq Blog: Retail POS Insights
Product updates, workflow guides, and platform news.
Guides
Cash register vs POS system: which one does a small shop need?
A register is cheaper to start; a POS records more of the business. Compare the cost over a year, what each one tracks, and when a register really is enough.
Nov 2, 2026Read
Guides
Cashier software for small shops: what it should do, by type of shop
A practical checklist of what cashier software should handle at the counter and behind it, organised by shop type, with an honest look at free apps and offline limits.
Nov 2, 2026Read
Inventory
Inventory management for retail stores: a practical guide for a single shop
The stock routines a single retail shop needs, from receiving and counting to reorder points and stock value, and what inventory software should record for you.
Nov 2, 2026Read
Operations
POS back office: what the owner runs away from the till
The till takes the payment; the back office decides what the till sells, at what price and by whom, then checks the numbers. A practical owner checklist.
Nov 2, 2026Read
Guides
POS machine vs POS system: what a small shop in the Gulf actually needs
In the Gulf a “POS machine” usually means a bank card terminal. Here is how it differs from a POS system, how the two work together, and what to ask before you sign.
Nov 2, 2026Read
Operations
POS with accounting: what your till can book for you, and what your accountant still does
When the till and the books are one system, sales, tax, expenses and supplier bills post themselves. Here is what that covers, and the work that stays with your accountant.
Nov 2, 2026Read
Operations
Power cuts in Lebanon: a shop owner's checklist for keeping the till running
A practical routine for Lebanese shops: keep the till and router powered through the generator switchover, know what checkout can and cannot do when the internet drops, handle dollars and lira, and close the day cleanly once everything is back.
Nov 2, 2026Read
Guides
Receipt printer and cash drawer: how to choose a pair that works together
Paper width, connection, Arabic printing and how the drawer opens — what to check before you buy a receipt printer and cash drawer for one counter.
Nov 2, 2026Read
Inventory
How to do a stocktake: a step-by-step full inventory count for retail shops
Everything a shop needs to run a full physical count in one session: preparation, a count-sheet template, recounts and posting the variance.
Nov 2, 2026Read
Operations
Grocery POS: what a supermarket or minimarket till needs
The grocery till checklist: scanning, packs and units, price changes, expiry, supplier deliveries, customers on account and several tills — plus what to ask about items sold by weight.
Nov 2, 2026Read
Guides
What is a POS system? Meaning, parts and how a sale flows through it
POS stands for point of sale. This guide explains what a POS system is, the parts it is made of, how one sale flows through it, and how it differs from a card terminal or a cash register.
Nov 2, 2026Read
Operations
Paying expenses from the cash register: a rule for every payout the till makes
Paying the electricity bill or a delivery driver straight from the till is normal in a cash-heavy shop. Here is what every payout should carry, how expenses, supplier bills and wages differ, drawer versus safe funding, and how to fix a payout recorded wrongly.
Oct 17, 2026Read
Operations
X report vs Z report: what each one shows and when your shop runs it
An X report reads an open trading day without ending it; a Z report is the record a closed day ends on. Here is what each one contains in a retail POS, who can run it, how a Z is numbered, and how to correct a day after it closes.
Oct 12, 2026Read
Operations
Running a customer tab in a retail shop: credit limits, collections and the old notebook
A customer tab lets regulars take goods now and pay later. Here is how to decide who gets one, set a limit, handle a sale that goes over it, record part payments and move the paper credit book into your POS.
Oct 8, 2026Read
Guides
Pricing in Syrian pounds when you buy in dollars: a shop owner's guide for 2026
Most Syrian shops buy stock in US dollars but must show shelf prices in the new Syrian pound. Here is a five-step method for turning a dollar cost into a pound price that protects your margin, rounds to change customers carry, and knows when to reprice.
Sep 30, 2026Read
Inventory
Cycle stock formula: Q/2, safety stock and reorder points
Calculate average cycle stock with Q/2, then work through safety stock and reorder points. Includes retail examples, assumptions and the difference from cycle counting.
May 10, 2026Read
Operations
Grocery POS supplier integration: what to connect and test
Follow a Sandooq purchase order through receiving to updated stock and batches using fictional demo data, then use the checklist to evaluate supplier integration.
May 10, 2026Read
Inventory
Perishable inventory tracking: expiry dates, FIFO and FEFO
Track perishable stock by batch and expiry date, choose FIFO or FEFO, and connect receiving checks to rotation, markdowns and recorded waste.
May 10, 2026Read
Inventory
Demand forecasting for retail: turning POS data into stock decisions
Your POS already records what sells, when, and where. A practical guide to turning that data into reorder decisions that prevent stockouts without overbuying.
May 8, 2026Read
Growth
Gift cards and store credit: how to set them up in your POS
Gift cards and store credit are simple revenue tools that quietly lift retention and average ticket. A practical guide to setup, redemption, accounting, and the regulations to watch.
May 8, 2026Read
Operations
Reducing retail shrinkage: how your POS catches what audits miss
Most shrinkage is preventable with disciplined POS settings and a few store rules. A practical guide to spotting voids, refunds, no-sale drawer opens, and price overrides before they become a pattern.
May 8, 2026Read
Operations
Menu engineering for restaurants: using POS data to price and prune
Your POS records every dish sold and every dish ignored. A practical guide to using that data to price right, drop dead items, and shape the menu around what actually drives margin.
May 8, 2026Read
Operations
Staff shifts, permissions, and accountability in retail POS
Who can void a sale? Who approves a refund? Who closes the drawer? Practical POS configuration for shift management, role-based permissions, and audit-ready accountability.
May 8, 2026Read
Technology
Mobile POS: How Tablet Checkout Transforms Retail Operations
Mobile POS turns any tablet into a complete checkout terminal. Learn how it speeds checkout, expands selling locations, and changes how store staff serve customers.
Apr 18, 2026Read
Guides
POS Hardware Guide: Printers, Scanners, Terminals, and Cash Drawers
A practical buyer's guide to POS hardware for retail and F&B. What to buy, what to skip, and how to spec a setup that lasts five years.
Apr 18, 2026Read
Guides
Restaurant POS System for MENA: Choosing the Right Platform for F&B
Restaurant POS requirements differ from retail in critical ways. This guide covers what F&B operators in the MENA region need from a point of sale and how to choose.
Apr 18, 2026Read
Operations
Returns and Refunds Management for Retail: Policies, Workflows, and POS Setup
Returns are a fact of retail life. This guide covers how to design return policies, configure POS workflows, and prevent shrinkage without alienating customers.
Apr 18, 2026Read
Guides
How to set up barcode and SKU systems for your retail store
Barcode formats, SKU naming and scanner setup — plus how to manage multiple SKUs as your catalogue grows across variants, packs and stores.
Mar 28, 2026Read
Growth
POS sales reports every retail store should track weekly
Seven essential POS reports that turn transaction data into actionable decisions for revenue, margins, and inventory.
Mar 28, 2026Read
Operations
Cash management best practices for retail stores
Reduce shrinkage and improve accuracy with structured cash handling routines for opening, closing, and mid-shift operations.
Mar 14, 2026Read
Growth
How to build a customer loyalty program that drives repeat business
Design a loyalty program that fits your retail store — from simple points systems to tiered rewards — without third-party tools.
Mar 14, 2026Read
Inventory
Multi-store inventory management: how to keep stock accurate across locations
Practical strategies for tracking inventory across multiple retail locations without spreadsheets or manual reconciliation.
Mar 14, 2026Read
Technology
Why your retail store needs an offline-first POS system
Understand what offline checkout can do, what still needs a connection, and how to check queued sales when connectivity returns.
Mar 14, 2026Read
Operations
5 practical ways to speed up checkout in busy retail hours
Reduce queue time with quick wins across hardware setup, barcode quality, and staff workflows.
Jan 20, 2026Read
Inventory
How cycle counts prevent end-of-month inventory surprises
Use lightweight weekly counting routines to keep stock records accurate and reduce urgent corrections.
Dec 5, 2025Read