Zoho Books for supermarkets and departmental stores

What supermarkets and departmental stores need from billing software, how Zoho Books fits, and what to check before buying. We are a Zoho Books partner and set it up for free.

Common problems in supermarkets and departmental stores

  • Hundreds of items with frequent price changes
  • Several counters billing at the same time
  • Expiry and slow-moving stock locks up money

What to check in Zoho Books for supermarkets and departmental stores

These are the features supermarkets and departmental stores rely on most. On the demo we show how each works in Zoho Books and which edition includes it.

  • Barcode billingPrint barcode labels and bill by scanning, which is faster and avoids picking the wrong item.
  • Thermal receipt printingPrint small receipts on 2-inch and 3-inch thermal printers at the counter.
  • Batch and expiry trackingRecord batch number, manufacturing date and expiry date per item and see stock that is close to expiry.
  • Multiple prices per itemKeep separate retail and wholesale rates for the same item.
  • Stock trackingStock goes down with every sale and up with every purchase entry, so the stock report stays current.
  • Profit and loss reportsProfit and loss, party-wise profit, day book and stock summary reports.

Is Zoho Books the right fit?

Best forService businesses and online-first companies that want cloud accounting connected to other Zoho apps.
Runs onWeb (cloud), Android and iOS
Keep in mindNeeds an internet connection · full overview

What we set up for a supermarket

  1. Your item list with GST rates and HSN codes, imported from Excel or entered with you
  2. Opening stock with batch and expiry details
  3. Invoice format, logo and thermal receipt printing
  4. Customer and supplier balances so udhaar starts correct
  5. A training call for you and your staff

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Questions people ask

Is Zoho Books good for supermarkets and departmental stores?

Zoho Books suits service businesses and online-first companies that want cloud accounting connected to other Zoho apps. For supermarkets and departmental stores, check that the plan you buy includes barcode billing, thermal receipt printing and batch and expiry tracking.

What should supermarkets and departmental stores check before buying Zoho Books?

Make sure the plan covers barcode billing, thermal receipt printing, batch and expiry tracking, multiple prices per item, stock tracking and profit and loss reports. Ask for a demo using your own items.

Can I get a Zoho Books demo for my supermarket?

Yes. We install it, add your items and opening stock, set GST rates and printing, and train you on a call.

Which Zoho Books plan suits supermarkets and departmental stores?

Supermarkets usually need the Desktop plan for barcode billing at the counter, plus Mobile for the owner to check sales.

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