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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
Articles
Sandooq Blog: Retail POS Insights
Product updates, workflow guides, and platform news.
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
Connect purchase orders, accepted deliveries and supplier invoices to accurate grocery stock records. Includes an integration checklist and a short-delivery example.
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 configuration. A practical guide to spotting voids, refunds, no-sale 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
A practical guide to choosing barcode formats, designing SKU conventions, and integrating scanning with your POS system.
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