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Clothing store POS

The clothing store POS system that lets you sell with style

Manage your inventory, customers, sales channels and more with Lightspeed's apparel inventory management software and all-in-one point of sale.

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A solution designed to grow your clothing store.

Apparel inventory management software

Make work flow seamlessly with unmatched inventory capabilities. Easily organize, track and manage products with variants and sizes.

Ecommerce for selling everywhere

Online marketplaces, social media, your own site—be where your customers are, and maximize your success while you do it.

Built-in purchasing and supplier marketplace

Get connected to thousand of top apparel and shoe brands and manage orders in your POS.

Customer service tools and profiles

Make every shopper feel like a regular with tools to empower your employees.

Effortless clothing inventory management across all your stores and channels.

Improve your product organization, manage thousands of SKUs and keep merch moving with Lightspeed Retail's stock management software.

  • Easily check on your inventory to ensure your shelves are always well stocked
  • Import products individually or in bulk to track and manage products efficiently
  • Track details like sizes or colors, and use custom fields for unique product attributes
  • Reduce shrink and admin errors with built-in inventory counting features
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Automate your apparel buying and receiving with Lightspeed clothing store POS.

Lightspeed NuORDER allows you to add thousands of products from popular fashion suppliers directly from your POS and import purchase orders in a click directly to your POS.

  • Access millions of brands and products across thousands of suppliers using Lightspeed NuORDER
  • Import supplier-approved product information including description, images and UPC in a single click
  • Leverage Lightspeed NuORDER to shop from thousands of top fashion brands and import your purchase orders directly to your POS
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Everything you need to process sales and get paid in one place.

Accept any amount, with any card, from any issuer, all at one predictable rate. No third-party accounts, no hidden fees—just fast and secure integrated payments.

Clear and simple pricing (no hidden fees)

Accept payments from all major credit and debit cards, Apple and Google Pay

Get paid securely with PCI compliance and end-to-end encryption

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Elevate your selling strategies with built-in reporting.

It's all in the details. Stay on top of trends with meaningful insights on customer behavior to managing margins.

  • Track your performance with real-time reports for sales, inventory and employees
  • See peak hours with centralized data for in-store and online, that lets you adapt accordingly
  • Access reports from anywhere with timely, accurate and mobile-friendly reporting
  • Flexible reporting empowers you to customize by time period, customer type and more
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Save time with variants

Group similar items by the attributes they share like color and size with our variant feature.

Simplify buying with NuORDER by Lightspeed

Curate your ideal product lineup with automatic, 24/7 ordering, and real-time syncing and data.

Meet customers anywhere with the Lightspeed Scanner app

Track inventory, products and fulfill orders in a click from your iOS or Android device.

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Powerful fashion insights are just a tap away.

Want to know who your best shoppers are, and how to keep them coming back? Lightspeed's boutique POS system keeps you on top of customer management.

  • Use real-time sales reports to gain an accurate view of apparel sales, velocity and profitability
  • Get a handle on peak hours and sales periods to keep your boutique well-staffed
  • Access your reports from anywhere—save, schedule or send to key stakeholders
  • Forecast demand to improve operational efficiency and maintain optimal stock levels
  • Minimize losses with suggested order quantities based on top trends, past stockouts and missed sales
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Make a statement wherever you sell with an omnichannel clothing store POS.

Whether they're shopping in store, online or on social media, Lightspeed Retail gets you in front of your customers.

  • Sell on your website or on online marketplaces with robust ecommerce tools
  • Showcase your products and drive sales on social platforms like Instagram and Facebook
  • Enjoy flexibility with order fulfillment by using tools like click-and-collect or shipping
  • Manage your inventory and sales from one convenient platform
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All my vendors love that Lightspeed can generate automated reports that they get monthly. They take that and create a reorder for me. They end up getting more business out of me and it's great because it's my best sellers. I don't have to guess.

Lisa Bobb, Owner, Squash Blossom Boutique

The reporting that Lightspeed provides us, [the boutiques are] able to see by category what's working, what's not working, what's turning too fast, too slow. We can unlock the potential that exists within their inventory.

Chris Lanning, Owner, Apricot Lane Boutique

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Considering the switch to Lightspeed?

Switching to Lightspeed is easy. From data migration to hardware and payments setup, our industry experts will support you each step of the way.

  • Get fast 24/7 support
  • One-on-one onboarding
  • Dedicated Account Manager to answer every question

Retail POS hardware? We've got it.

Whether you're stationing your POS on the counter or walking around with an iPad, Lightspeed will help you find the right retail hardware setup. Your perfect wireless experience awaits.

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Discover why Lightspeed is the perfect fit for your apparel store.

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Your clothing store toolkit

Lightspeed is your partner in retail success. Start optimizing your operations with these free resources.

The Clothing Retailer’s Guide to Attracting Customers and Increasing Sales

Free clothing store business plan template

Inventory Spreadsheet Template

11 ways to turn window shoppers into buyers

Frequently asked questions about clothing store POS systems

What is a POS in the fashion industry?

A POS (point of sale) is the system where transactions occur between the retailer and the customer. In the fashion and garment industry, a POS system helps manage sales, track customer preferences and optimize stock levels, ensuring a seamless shopping experience and effective inventory control. Lightspeed, for instance, is a cloud-based POS and payments system.


POS systems are crucial in retail as they facilitate sales, manage inventory and provide valuable data insights. Clothing stores commonly use POS systems to manage operations efficiently and streamline payments. POS payment works by processing transactions through various payment methods, recording sales and updating stock in real time. POS systems like Lightspeed also double as inventory management software.

How do clothing stores keep track of inventory?

Clothing stores keep track of inventory using POS systems that record stock levels, track sales and update data in real time.


Retail stores often use barcodes and RFID tags for precise tracking. Inventory checks can occur weekly, monthly or quarterly to maintain accuracy. For clothing stores, the perpetual inventory control method, which continuously updates inventory records, is recommended. The simplest way to track inventory is through an integrated POS system like Lightspeed, combining sales and inventory data for real-time updates.

How do I make an inventory list for clothes?

To make an inventory list for clothes, start by listing all items in your store, including details such as item name, category, size, color and quantity. You can get inventory for your clothing store by sourcing from wholesalers, manufacturers or fashion markets.


To keep an inventory of your clothing, use a reliable system like Lightspeed, which integrates inventory management with sales data for real-time updates. When creating your own inventory, categorize items by type and assign unique identifiers or barcodes. The amount of inventory you should have depends on your sales volume, storage capacity and demand trends, but it’s essential to maintain a balance to avoid overstocking or understocking.

What is the best inventory management software for a clothing store?

We think the best inventory management software for a clothing store is one that offers comprehensive features tailored to retail needs, like Lightspeed.


More simple POS systems like QuickBooks can manage inventory, but lack the specialized features found in dedicated retail inventory systems like Lightspeed. Excel can be used for basic inventory tracking, but is not an inventory management software.