Build your dream business for $1/month

Start your free trial, then enjoy 3 months of Shopify for $1/month when you sign up for a monthly Basic or Starter plan.

  • Sign up for a free trial
  • Select a monthly Basic or Starter plan
  • $1/month pricing will be applied at checkout
  • Add products, launch your store, and start selling!
Shopify
  • Start
    • Start your business
      Build your brand
    • Create your website
      Online store editor
    • Customize your store
      Store themes
    • Find business apps
      Shopify app store
    • Own your site domain
      Domains & hosting
    • Explore free business tools
      Tools to run your business
    Sell
    • Sell your products
      Sell online or in person
    • Check out customers
      World-class checkout
    • Sell online
      Grow your business online
    • Sell across channels
      Reach millions of shoppers and boost sales
    • Sell in person
      Point of Sale (POS)
    • Sell globally
      International sales
    • Sell wholesale & direct
      Business-to-business (B2B)
    • Accept online payments
      Set up forms of payment
    Market
    • Market your business
      Reach & retain customers
    • Market across social
      Social media integrations
    • Chat with customers
      Shopify Inbox
    • Nurture customers
      Shopify Email
    • Know your audience
      Gain customer insights
    Manage
    • Manage your business
      Track sales, orders & analytics
    • Measure your performance
      Analytics and Reporting
    • Ship orders faster
      Shopify Shipping
    • Manage your stock & orders
      Inventory & order management
    • Outsource fulfillment & returns
      Shopify Fulfillment Network
    • Get paid faster
      Shopify Balance
    • Secure business funding
      Shopify Capital
    • Automate your business
      Shopify Flow
    • Shopify Developers
      Build with Shopify's powerful APIs
    • Plus
      A commerce solution for growing digital brands
    • Enterprise
      The composable stack for enterprise retail
    • All Products
      Explore all Shopify products & features
  • Pricing
  • Help and support
    • Help and support
      Get 24/7 support
    • How-to guides
      Read in-depth business guides
    • Business Courses
      Learn from proven experts
    • Shopify blog
      Business strategy tips
    Popular topics
    • What is Shopify?
      How our commerce platform works
    • Shopify Editions
      New, innovative Shopify products
    • Founder Stories
      Learn from successful merchants
    • Branding
      Build your brand from scratch
    • Marketing
      Build a marketing plan
    • Ecommerce SEO
      Improve your search ranking
    • Social media strategy
      Turn social into sales
    • Business growth
      Scale your business
    Essential tools
    • Business name generator
    • Stock photography
    • Business Plan Template
    • Link in bio tool
    • QR code generator
  • Log in
  • Start free trial
  • Start free trial
Shopify
  • Start free trial
  • Start

    • Start your business

      Build your brand

    • Create your website

      Online store editor

    • Customize your store

      Store themes

    • Find business apps

      Shopify app store

    • Own your site domain

      Domains & hosting

    • Explore free business tools

      Tools to run your business

    Sell

    • Sell your products

      Sell online or in person

    • Check out customers

      World-class checkout

    • Sell online

      Grow your business online

    • Sell across channels

      Reach millions of shoppers and boost sales

    • Sell in person

      Point of Sale (POS)

    • Sell globally

      International sales

    • Sell wholesale & direct

      Business-to-business (B2B)

    • Accept online payments

      Set up forms of payment

    Market

    • Market your business

      Reach & retain customers

    • Market across social

      Social media integrations

    • Chat with customers

      Shopify Inbox

    • Nurture customers

      Shopify Email

    • Know your audience

      Gain customer insights

    Manage

    • Manage your business

      Track sales, orders & analytics

    • Measure your performance

      Analytics and Reporting

    • Ship orders faster

      Shopify Shipping

    • Manage your stock & orders

      Inventory & order management

    • Outsource fulfillment & returns

      Shopify Fulfillment Network

    • Get paid faster

      Shopify Balance

    • Secure business funding

      Shopify Capital

    • Automate your business

      Shopify Flow

    • Shopify Developers

      Build with Shopify's powerful APIs

    • Plus

      A commerce solution for growing digital brands

    • Enterprise

      The composable stack for enterprise retail

    • All Products

      Explore all Shopify products & features

  • Pricing
  • Help and support

    • Help and support

      Get 24/7 support

    • How-to guides

      Read in-depth business guides

    • Business Courses

      Learn from proven experts

    • Shopify blog

      Business strategy tips

    Popular topics

    • What is Shopify?

      How our commerce platform works

    • Shopify Editions

      New, innovative Shopify products

    • Founder Stories

      Learn from successful merchants

    • Branding

      Build your brand from scratch

    • Marketing

      Build a marketing plan

    • Ecommerce SEO

      Improve your search ranking

    • Social media strategy

      Turn social into sales

    • Business growth

      Scale your business

    Essential tools

    • Business name generator

    • Stock photography

    • Business Plan Template

    • Link in bio tool

    • QR code generator

  • Log in
  • Start free trial
Opens an external site in a new window
Shopify Logo

Shopify

  • About
  • Careers
  • Investors
  • Press and Media
  • Partners
  • Affiliates
  • Legal
  • Service status

Support

  • Merchant support
  • Help center
  • Hire an Expert
  • Shopify Community
  • Shopify Events

Developers

  • Shopify.dev
  • API documentation
  • Dev Degree

Products

  • Shop
  • Shop Pay
  • Shopify Plus
  • Shopify Fulfillment Network
  • Linkpop
  • Commerce Components

Global impact

  • Sustainability
  • Social impact
  • Build Black
  • Build Native
  • Research

Solutions

  • Online store builder
  • Website builder
  • Ecommerce website
  • USA
  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Brasil
  • Canada (English)
  • Canada (Français)
  • Colombia
  • Danmark
  • Deutschland
  • España
  • Español (Intl.)
  • France
  • Hong Kong SAR
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Italia
  • Malaysia
  • México
  • Nederland
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Norway (English)
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • Sverige
  • United Kingdom
  • Việt Nam
  • 中国
  • 中國香港特別行政區
  • 台灣
  • 日本
  • 简体中文
  • 대한민국

Country/region

  • USA
  • Australia
  • Belgium
  • Brasil
  • Canada (English)
  • Canada (Français)
  • Colombia
  • Danmark
  • Deutschland
  • España
  • Español (Intl.)
  • France
  • Hong Kong SAR
  • India
  • Indonesia
  • Ireland
  • Italia
  • Malaysia
  • México
  • Nederland
  • New Zealand
  • Nigeria
  • Norway (English)
  • Philippines
  • Singapore
  • South Africa
  • Sverige
  • United Kingdom
  • Việt Nam
  • 中国
  • 中國香港特別行政區
  • 台灣
  • 日本
  • 简体中文
  • 대한민국
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • Sitemap
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest

Shopify Retail Blog

Unify online and in-person sales today

Shopify POS has everything you need to sell in person, backed by everything you need to sell online.

Start free trial Talk to sales
Woman tapping card to purchase goods at a retail store.
  • Inventory Management
  • Selling Online & Offline
  • Payments & Checkout
  • Data & Analytics
  • Explore More Topics
Opens in a new windowOpens an external siteOpens an external site in a new window
  • Selling Online & Offline

9 Retail Omnichannel Trends to Watch in 2023

  • by Allie Decker
  • Mar 7, 2023
RFID technology
  • Inventory Management

What is RFID Technology and How Does It Work? A Guide for Retail (2023)

  • by Michael Keenan
  • Mar 6, 2023
The Inspiration Company scales to 50+ stores with Shopify POS
  • Case Studies

The Inspiration Company Scales to 50+ Stores with Shopify POS

  • by Amna Qureshi
  • Mar 2, 2023
what is visual search
  • Marketing

What Is Visual Search? Definition, Examples + Tips for Retailers (2023)

  • by Ben Mouncer
  • Mar 1, 2023
google trends products
  • Open a Retail Store

Google Trends Products: Trending Products To Sell in 2023

  • by Elise Dopson
  • Mar 1, 2023
a slew of boxes piled up on a conveyor belt
  • Inventory Management

4 Popular Inventory Management Software Programs for Small Businesses

  • by Shopify Staff
  • Feb 24, 2023
Image for blog post about cashier registers
  • Payments & Checkout

Top 5 Cash Registers for Small Businesses

  • by Shopify Staff
  • Feb 22, 2023
Cover illustration: a shipping box with a magnifying glass, lock icon, and RFID tag.

What is Loss Prevention? Strategies and Examples (2023)

  • by Michael Keenan
  • Feb 22, 2023
inventory management
  • Inventory Management

What Is Inventory Management? Definition and Tips (2023)

  • by Michael Keenan
  • Feb 22, 2023
The ultimate guide to managing multiple retail stores
  • Store Management

The Ultimate Guide to Managing Multiple Retail Stores

  • by Ana Cvetkovic
  • Feb 16, 2023
  • Marketing

What Is Retail Packaging? (+ Top Suppliers to Create Your Packaging)

  • by Vivian Tejeda
  • Feb 16, 2023
Bathu Shopify POS case study
  • Case Studies

How Bathu used Shopify POS to open over 30 stores across South Africa

  • by Amna Qureshi
  • Feb 16, 2023
boutique giveaway ideas
  • Marketing

14 Boutique Giveaway Ideas to Grow Your Business

  • by Alexandra Sheehan
  • Feb 15, 2023
Cover illustration; four boxes sit in a row on a table top. Each box has an icon covering its top-left corner that seems to indicate its inventory status. The first icon is a circular clockface in motion, the second icon is an arrow pointing to the top left, the third icon is the approximately-equals sign, and the fourth icon is another clockface; this time stationary and hexagonal.
  • Inventory Management

What Is Inventory Valuation? Definition, Importance and Methods (2023)

  • by Michael Keenan
  • Feb 14, 2023
Illustration of a magnifying glass hovering over a collection of icons. The icons seen through the magnifying glass are colorful and illuminated. The icons outside the frame of the magnifying glass are obscured and monochromatic.
  • Data & Analytics

Customer Data: Strategies for Sales and Marketing Teams (2023)

  • by Vivian Tejeda
  • Feb 13, 2023
Illustration of someone using a touch-screen cash terminal, from their own point-of-view.
  • Payments & Checkout

What Is a Touch Screen Cash Register? And How To Use One

  • by Alexis Damen
  • Feb 13, 2023
  • Payments & Checkout

Merchant Services: Everything Retailers Need To Know (2023)

  • by Marijana Kay
  • Feb 13, 2023
Illustration of a hand holding a day calendar.
  • Inventory Management

Inventory Days on Hand: How to Calculate and Strategies For 2023

  • by Holly Stanley
  • Feb 13, 2023
Roundup of Shopify POS releases at Shopify Edition Winter '23
  • Shopify POS News

Shopify Editions: The Biggest Shopify POS updates from Winter ’23

  • by Sebastien Rankin
  • Feb 9, 2023
inside of a shopping mall
  • Industry News & Trends

Future of Malls: How Retailers Can Adapt in 2023

  • by Kaleigh Moore
  • Feb 8, 2023
Dtail digital showroom
  • Selling Online & Offline

What Is a Digital Showroom? Tools and Examples for 2023

  • by Alexis Damen
  • Feb 7, 2023
Cover illustration; three t-shirts dangle under a trio of flood lights.
  • Merchandising & Store Layout

Best Retail Lighting Practices To Impress Customers

  • by Vivian Tejeda
  • Feb 7, 2023
why do people shoplift
  • Profitability

Why Do People Shoplift? 5 Reasons and How To Prevent It

  • by Elise Dopson
  • Feb 6, 2023
Cover illustration; a merchant sits atop a giant abacus, gleefully pointing to their clipboard.
  • Inventory Management

How to Reconcile Your Inventory in 6 Steps (2023)

  • by Allie Decker
  • Feb 3, 2023
How to make homemade soap | Shopify Retail blog
  • Open a Retail Store

How to Make Soap to Sell: 2023 DIY Business Guide

  • by Lindsey Peacock
  • Jan 31, 2023
An illustration of social media post that shows a customer sharing the product they purchased
  • Profitability

13 Sales Tips to Improve Your Sales Success Rate (2023)

  • by Alexis Damen
  • Jan 30, 2023
unfinished-legacy-shopify-pos-case-study
  • Case Studies

Unfinished Legacy Drives Pop-up Sales with Tap to Pay on iPhone with Shopify POS

  • by Courtney Westlake
  • Jan 26, 2023
Product bundling | Shopify Retail blog
  • Marketing

What is Product Bundling? Examples and Benefits (2023)

  • by Kaleigh Moore
  • Jan 25, 2023
Retail merchant using Shopify POS at their store
  • Open a Retail Store

What Is POS Software and Why Do Retailers Need It?

  • by Sebastien Rankin
  • Jan 24, 2023
A person's arm is shown twirling a package like a basketball. In the background is a basketball court, with a scoreboard that appears to be tracking inventory.
  • Inventory Management

Benefits of a Physical Inventory Count for Your Store

  • by Michael Keenan
  • Jan 23, 2023
An anthropomorphic dollar sign is holding two tshirts while mathematical symbols dance in the background
  • Profitability

Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) Explained and How to Calculate it (2023)

  • by Michael Keenan
  • Jan 23, 2023
local delivery
  • Inventory Management

How to Create a Local Delivery Service (+ Top Apps)

  • by Andrew Dennis
  • Jan 23, 2023
Anna Kouture | Shopify Retail blog
  • Clicks to Bricks

10 Vendor Booth Ideas for Displaying Your Products in 2023

  • by Elise Dopson
  • Jan 18, 2023
  • Selling Online & Offline

What is Try Before You Buy? (+ 7 Brands Doing It Right)

  • by Alexis Damen
  • Jan 17, 2023
  • Profitability

What Is An Invoice? All You Need To Know To Get Paid (2023)

  • by Marijana Kay
  • Jan 17, 2023
DVF Shopify POS case study
  • Case Studies

Diane Von Furstenberg Brings a Bespoke Clienteling Experience to its Store with Shopify POS

  • by Ana Cvetkovic
  • Jan 11, 2023
  • Selling Online & Offline

What Are Virtual Fitting Rooms and How Do They Work? (2023)

  • by Elise Dopson
  • Jan 10, 2023
  • Merchandising & Store Layout

What Is Impulse Buying and How Do You Encourage It (2023)

  • by Michael Keenan
  • Jan 10, 2023
planogram
  • Merchandising & Store Layout

What Is a Planogram and Its Role in Visual Merchandising

  • by Allie Decker
  • Jan 5, 2023
Retail showroom | Shopify Retail blog
  • Industry News & Trends

What is a Showroom? (+ 5 Examples to Inspire Yours)

  • by Michael Keenan
  • Jan 4, 2023
Illustration of a storefront on the left next to its warehouse on the right
  • Store Management

Front of House (FOH) vs. Back of House (BOH) in Retail: How to Get Both Teams in Sync

  • by Elise Dopson
  • Dec 15, 2022
Illustration of a merchant setting up a display table showcasing bowls and mixers
  • Store Management

Retail Sales Floor: A Guide For Store Owners

  • by Vivian Tejeda
  • Dec 15, 2022
Illustration of a disgruntled shopper with arms full of clothing looking for a sales associate
  • Store Management

Short-staffed: How Retailers Can Manage Staffing Challenges

  • by Vivian Tejeda
  • Dec 15, 2022
Illustration of a customer's hand pouring a jar of cash and coins over a table, while a merchant's hand pushes a shopping bag.
  • Payments & Checkout

How to Manage Cash Transactions in Your Store

  • by Michael Keenan
  • Dec 14, 2022
Illustration of an arm adjusting a jar of strawberry jam on a store shelf
  • Merchandising & Store Layout

Facing in Retail: Everything You Need to Know to Attract and Keep Customers

  • by Marijana Kay
  • Dec 14, 2022
A magnifying glass peering over a bundle of files.
  • Data & Analytics

System of Record: A Guide for Retailers

  • by Vivian Tejeda
  • Dec 14, 2022
A colorful store-front labelled "November"
  • Marketing

Get Ready for Small Business Saturday With These 11 Tips

  • by Michael Keenan
  • Dec 14, 2022
BKLYN Larder Shopify POS Case Study
  • Case Studies

BKLYN Larder Modernizes its Cheese Business by Switching from Square to Shopify POS

  • by Ana Cvetkovic
  • Dec 5, 2022
Sweet E's Sees Soaring Back-of-House Productivity and Conversion Rates Since Switching to Shopify POS
  • Case Studies

Sweet E's Back-of-House Productivity Soars Since Switching from Pen and Paper to Shopify POS

  • by Ana Cvetkovic
  • Nov 22, 2022
  • Inventory Management

Retail Distribution Strategy: Sell Where Your Customers Shop

  • by Elise Dopson
  • Nov 18, 2022
  • ‹ Previous
    • 1
    • 2
    • 3
    • 4
    • 5
    • 6
    • 7
    • 8
    • 9
    • 10
  • Next ›
What Is Point of Sale Software? A Checklist for Choosing the Best POS for Your Business A Quick Guide to Retail Payment Options 5 Tips for Training Your Employees on a New POS The 7 Best Shopify Apps for Engaging Retail Customers The Future of Retail Report [Free Download]
Product Pricing: 5 Steps to Set Prices For Wholesale and Retail Retail Jobs: 8 Common Retail Positions, Their Duties, and Who to Hire First What’s a SKU Number? How Retailers Can Use Them to Boost Their Business The Ultimate Guide to Retail Store Layouts Planograms: What They Are and How They’re Used in Visual Merchandising

Start your 3-day free trial today!

Try Shopify free for 3 days, no credit card required. By entering your email, you agree to receive marketing emails from Shopify.