# Retail Software Requirements Checklist | Free Tool | Commmerce™

> Check what you need in a retail platform. See how many requirements Commmerce covers.

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# Retail Software Requirements Checklist

 

Check what you need in a retail platform. See how many requirements Commmerce covers.

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### Sales & Billing

- POS with barcode scanning
- Split payments (cash + card + UPI)
- Hold and resume orders
- GST-compliant invoicing
- Quotation management
- Refund and return processing

### Inventory

- Multi-branch stock visibility
- Low stock alerts and auto-reorder
- Batch and expiry tracking
- Serial number tracking
- Stock transfer between branches
- Purchase order management

### Ecommerce & Marketplace

- Online store with templates
- Amazon and Flipkart sync
- Unified inventory online + offline
- One order dashboard for all channels

### Warehouse

- Sub-location management
- Pick lists for fulfilment
- Packing station with weight capture
- Shipping label generation
- Delivery tracking

### Customers & Loyalty

- Customer profiles and CRM
- Loyalty points and digital wallet
- Membership tiers
- Promotional offers and coupons
- Customer feedback and reviews

### Operations

- Multi-firm (multiple GSTINs)
- Multi-branch management
- Staff permissions and PIN login
- Offline mode
- Real-time sync across devices
- ERP integration (Tally, SAP, Zoho)

### AI & Automation

- AI voice assistant
- Invoice OCR scanning
- Demand forecasting
- Automated reorder suggestions

 

Select your requirements above to see how Commmerce covers them.

 

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[Retail Stack Audit](retail-stack-audit.html)[Loyalty ROI](loyalty-roi-calculator.html)  **Disclaimer:** This free tool is provided by Commmerce for general informational and estimation purposes only. Results are indicative and may not reflect your exact figures, current tax rates, courier charges, marketplace fees, or regulatory requirements, which change over time and vary by case. Commmerce makes no warranty as to accuracy or completeness and accepts no liability for any loss or decision made based on this tool. Always verify with a qualified professional (chartered accountant, tax advisor, or the relevant official source such as the GST portal or CBIC) before acting.    

## How the Retail Software Requirements Checklist works

 

The checklist lays out the core capabilities an Indian retail platform should cover, so you can tick what you already have and spot what is missing before you buy. It walks through areas like GST billing, inventory across stores, barcode and POS, online store and marketplace sync, payments and UPI, and reporting. Use it as a requirements list when comparing vendors or renewing an existing tool.

 

### Worked example

 

A two-store footwear retailer runs through the list and ticks GST invoicing and barcode billing as covered, but leaves unchecked centralised stock across both branches, e-commerce sync, and loyalty. That gives them three concrete must-haves to raise with any vendor before signing up.

 

## Frequently asked questions

  What is the single most important feature for a small Indian retailer?

GST-compliant billing with correct HSN codes and tax slabs is non-negotiable, because it drives your invoices, returns, and input credit. After that, inventory that stays accurate across sales channels usually matters most.

 Do I need e-commerce features if I only sell in-store today?

It is worth checking that the platform can add an online store or marketplace sync later without a migration. Many single-store retailers add WhatsApp orders or a website within a year, and switching software again is costly.

 Should billing and inventory be one system or separate tools?

One connected system is generally better because every bill updates stock instantly, avoiding the mismatch you get when billing and inventory are maintained separately. It also gives you one source of truth for reports.

 How do I check if software is truly GST-ready?

Confirm it supports multiple tax slabs, HSN/SAC codes, GSTIN capture on invoices, and export of GSTR-ready reports. Ask the vendor for a sample invoice and a sample GSTR-1 summary.

    

### Commmerce covers all of these. One platform.

 

Every feature in this checklist is built into Commmerce. No integrations, no add-ons.

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