Bedding shop POS software for quilts, bedsheets, pillows and mattresses

1Sizes as separate products

Create a product for each size and type: "Bedsheet double", "Bedsheet single", "Quilt king", "Pillow standard". It keeps counts exact and prices clear. Categories such as Sheets, Quilts, Pillows and Mattresses make the list easy to scan.

2Winter and wedding peaks

Quilts and blankets sell mostly in a few cold months; wedding sets cluster in other seasons. Raise minimums early for the lines you know sell out, and use product sales from last year to decide how much to buy. After the season, stock valuation shows what is left to clear.

3Bulk orders and advances

A family preparing for a wedding may order sets of sheets, pillows and quilts and pay in stages. Bill the order, record the advance and keep the balance on their customer page. The page shows the full list of items and each payment when they return.

4Discounts on sets

Selling several items together often involves a discount. Apply it on the bill so the receipt shows the final price. Profit reports use what was charged, so you can measure whether your set discounts still leave a worthwhile margin.

5Wholesale buyers

If you also supply smaller shops, keep a wholesale price on each product and bill them as wholesale customers with a khata. Their dues are visible in the weekly report.

6Choosing suppliers and quality

Bedding quality varies widely, and returns hurt margins. Record the supplier on every purchase and note returns against the product. If one supplier's sheets come back more often, the records show it. You can then switch supplier or negotiate better terms, and keep the lines customers remember as reliable.

7Space and storage

Quilts and mattresses take space. Stock valuation and product sales together tell you whether bulky items earn enough for the room they use. Keep only the best sellers in volume, order slow items on demand and use the freed space for the lines that move, which improves both cash and shop layout.

8Getting set up

Create products for each type and size, enter costs and prices, and count your opening stock. Set minimums for the lines that sell all year, such as sheets and pillows, and raise them before winter for quilts and blankets. Open accounts for customers who buy sets on instalments. After a few weeks the reports show which sizes sell best.

★Get started in four steps

1. Create products per size and typeKeep names clear.
2. Add costs and pricesRetail and, if needed, wholesale.
3. Stock up for the seasonRaise minimums early.
4. Take advances on large ordersRecord balances on customer pages.

!Good to know before you start