Bookshop POS
A retail POS system designed for bookshops managing large catalogues, special orders and customer-focused service.
Control large book collections easily
Bookshops manage thousands of titles across authors, genres and formats. Better organisation improves staff efficiency.
- Organise books by title and author
- Categorise genres and editions
- Find items quickly at checkout
- Maintain accurate stock counts
Balance bestsellers and slow movers
Book demand shifts with trends, events and seasons. Balanced inventory keeps shelves relevant.
- Track best-selling titles
- Identify slow-moving stock
- Avoid overstocking
- Reorder popular books confidently
Deliver reliable customer service
Special orders require clear tracking and communication with customers. Reliable service builds customer loyalty.
- Record customer requests
- Track incoming orders
- Notify customers when items arrive
- Link orders to customer profiles
Maintain a relaxed shopping experience
Bookshops benefit from smooth checkout without long queues. Efficient checkout enhances the in-store experience.
- Scan items quickly
- Accept multiple payment types
- Add gift items easily
- Keep queues moving
Handle gift returns with ease
Returns are common and need clear processes. Clear workflows keep operations organised.
- Process refunds accurately
- Update inventory instantly
- Maintain clean records
- Reduce staff errors
Make smarter buying decisions
Reporting helps bookshops understand reading trends and demand. Insights support sustainable business growth.
- Identify best-selling genres
- Track seasonal trends
- Plan author events
- Improve buying strategies
Everything you need in one retail platform
The all-in-one retail platform — built for the way bookshops actually sell.
POS app for any device
Run Hike on a tablet, iPad, PC or Mac. Set it up with retail hardware that suits your store and counter.
It's mobile
Don't stay chained to your counter. Serve customers on the shop floor and sell on the go.
Works offline
Continue selling even when offline. Your POS works both online and offline — no internet dependency.
Variant-level inventory
Easily create and manage product details with variant-level inventory tracking.
Multiple payment types
Accept cash, card, gift cards, or sell 'on account'. Works with leading payment providers globally.
Deals, loyalty, and gift cards
Grow with customer-centric features like special deals, gift cards, and loyalty programs.
In the cloud, on any device.
Use iPad, PC or Mac to sell in-store and fire up our iPad register app to sell on-the-go and at events.
Hike Cloud POS on PC
Use Hike POS on any computer with a web browser.
Hike on any tablet device
Use Hike on any tablet device with a web browser.
Hike iPad app
Access Hike on iPad using our native iPad POS register app.
Hike on Android tablet
Android app coming soon! Hike will soon be available on Google Play.