Retail Express vs. The General Store Comparison


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About Powerful POS software & omnichannel features for single & multi-store product retailers. Integrate more of your retail software and get more advanced features out-of-the-box, without the high price tag or hassle! We know what it takes to run a successful retail business. Retail Express was built by our CEO, Aaron, to regain visibility and control over his own growing retail business. We've been in the industry for over 15 years and helped over 5,000 retailers launch, grow and scale. Integrate with leading eCommerce, accounting, payment and other software to reduce doubling handling, improve productivity and provide a seamless store experience. Make omni-channel effortless with our unique cloud POS & eCommerce integration capabilities.	About Managing retail sales doesn’t have to be complicated. Our powerful and affordable retail management system is packed with the features and functionality retailers need to grow their business, both now and in the future. Our solution is backed by best-in-class support, equipping your business with the tools you need to gain an edge in a competitive retail market. Whether you’re a single location store or a multi-store chain retailer, our solutions have the scalability and capabilities to handle your needs. At The General Store, our belief that retailers in any industry should have access to cutting-edge software, at a price they can afford is why what makes us a top retail management provider. Our software is designed to help retailers streamline business processes– from providing an easy-to-use interface for a quick checkout process to robust inventory management that automatically adjusts stock.
Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported	Platforms Supported Windows Not Supported Mac Not Supported Linux Not Supported Cloud Supported On-Premises Not Supported iPhone Not Supported iPad Not Supported Android Not Supported Chromebook Not Supported
Audience Retailers looking for a complete Retail POS System solution	Audience Businesses and retail stores interested in a retail management solution to grow their business and increase productivity
Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Supported Online Supported	Support Phone Support Supported 24/7 Live Support Not Supported Online Supported
API Offers API Not Supported	API Offers API Not Supported
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Pricing 199 Each plan includes one register per location. Additional POS registers are AU$19 per location, per month — so you can scale checkouts without changing plans. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported	Pricing No information available. Free Version Not Supported Free Trial Not Supported
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Training Documentation Supported Webinars Supported Live Online Supported In Person Not Supported	Training Documentation Supported Webinars Not Supported Live Online Supported In Person Supported
Company Information Retail Express Australia retailexpress.com.au	Company Information The General Store Founded: 1983 United States www.thegeneralstore.com
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Categories Retail POS Systems Supported	Categories Building Materials Supported Point of Sale Supported Retail Management Supported Retail POS Systems Supported
Retail POS Systems Features Barcode Scanning Supported Commission Management Supported Discount Management Supported eCommerce Supported Gift Card Management Supported Inventory Management Supported Loyalty Program Support Supported Pricing Management Supported Returns Tracking Supported Sales Tracking Supported Touch Screen Supported
Integrations CROSSFIRE Supported Cayan Not Supported Fiserv Supported Insider One Supported Linkly Supported MYOB Supported Marketplacer Supported Omneo Supported RAMP Supported RIOT Supported Shopify Business Name Generator Supported Starshipit Supported Tanda Supported Tyro EFTPOS Supported Windcave Supported WisERP Supported Workforce.com Supported Worldpay Not Supported eStar Supported foundU Supported Show More Integrations View All 33 Integrations	Integrations CROSSFIRE Not Supported Cayan Supported Fiserv Not Supported Insider One Not Supported Linkly Not Supported MYOB Not Supported Marketplacer Not Supported Omneo Not Supported RAMP Not Supported RIOT Not Supported Shopify Business Name Generator Not Supported Starshipit Not Supported Tanda Not Supported Tyro EFTPOS Not Supported Windcave Not Supported WisERP Not Supported Workforce.com Not Supported Worldpay Supported eStar Not Supported foundU Not Supported Show More Integrations View All 5 Integrations
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