SQUARE FOR RETAIL

The POS system crafted for wine shops and liquor stores

Running a multi-location beverage business takes expert craftsmanship. That’s why wine and liquor retailers lean on the all-in-one POS system from Square to handle everything else.

Wine shops

Perfect every pour while our wine store POS takes on purchase orders, inventory management, vendors, and more.

Liquor stores

Raise the bar on your customer experience with a liquor store POS system that speeds up checkout, rewards customers, and offers many ways to buy.

Serve up more bottles and keep shelves stocked.

Manage your inventory.

  • Maintain accurate inventory across bottles, cases, and kegs.
  • Know what’s selling out and which brands and vendors perform best.
  • Automatically create purchase orders when stock is running low.

Sell everywhere.

  • Let customers buy wine and liquor online and pick it up in store.
  • List your products on Google, Instagram, and Facebook.
  • Manage all of your channels in one sale system with real-time syncing.

Show customers you care.

  • Know what they like by tracking preferences and purchases with every card swipe.
  • Start a membership program and charge monthly fees with a few taps.
  • Create automatic discounts for any products or categories you choose.

“Square for Retail was a huge help in keeping track of inventory and detailed reports. Knowing more about our business has made us smarter and more efficient.”

– Logan Mitchell, Owner of Collins & Coupe, San Diego, California

Pair your POS with scalable solutions.

Square Online

Easily build a professional website to sell your wine and liquor — and seamlessly integrate your inventory.

Square Loyalty

Thank your frequent customers with a loyalty program that rewards points for every purchase, right from your POS.

Square Gift Cards

Bring in new business and fulfill everyone’s wish list by offering physical and digital gift cards.

Square Marketing

Tell customers about your latest bottles and discounts via email and text message.

Setup is simple.

Get started in minutes. Sync your inventory, integrate your favorite tools, and start selling instantly.

Switch seamlessly.

Our experts will help you migrate your data to Square with a personalized onboarding experience.

Keep growing.

Flexible, cloud-based POS software, hardware, and integrations are here to support all the ways you want to grow your business.

Sync your existing apps.

Integrate your third-party accounting and fulfillment apps so your POS software works together seamlessly.

For your counter, stock room, and everywhere else

Square Stand

Turn your iPad into a POS with built-in payments and intuitive checkout, all on one device.

Square Register

A fully integrated POS system with a second customer-facing display.

Square Reader

Connect wirelessly, accept credit and debit cards, and get your money fast.

Square Terminal

Take payments, print receipts, and much more on a compact, cordless device.

Shop accessories

Add anything you need to your POS system, like a barcode scanner or a cash drawer.

Plans for every stage

Free

For small businesses getting started in person and online

$0

No monthly fees

Standout features:

  • Issue exchanges
  • Auto-create items
  • Standard inventory tools


Processing rates per transaction:

2.6% + 10 cents (in person)

2.9% + 30 cents (online)

3.5% + 15 cents (manually entered)

3.3% + 30 cents (invoices)

6% + 30 cents (Afterpay)

Plus

For growing retail businesses that need in-depth features

$89

Per month, per location

Standout features:

  • Issue exchanges
  • Auto-create items
  • Advanced inventory tools
  • Print barcode labels
  • Create purchase orders
  • Manage vendors
  • 24/7 phone support

Processing rates per transaction:

Discount: 2.5% + 10 cents (in person)1

2.9% + 30 cents (online)

3.5% + 15 cents (manually entered)

3.3% + 30 cents (invoices)

6% + 30 cents (Afterpay)

Premium

For established retail businesses looking to scale

Custom

Must meet eligibility requirements2

Standout features:

Everything in the Plus plan, and

  • One-on-one onboarding support
  • Discounts on Square add-ons like Square Payroll, Square Loyalty, and Square Marketing

Custom processing rates available.

Stay up to date.

Learn about features and promotions, and hear stories from other retail businesses.

Need help?

Talk to our sales team.

Get help choosing the right products or chat about large business pricing.

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FAQ

  • How do I switch from my current solution?

    It’s easy and quick to sign up for Square for Retail. If you currently use Lightspeed Retail, Shopify POS, or another similar retail point-of-sale system, the Square for Retail wine and liquor store POS will likely fit your needs with a user-friendly interface. Just select your plan, sign up, and import your inventory. You can easily transfer your existing inventory with bulk intake importing.

    You can count on Square for transparent pricing and no long-term contracts. And if you need help, Square Support is here for you.

  • Can I upgrade my Square for Retail plan?

    You can upgrade from Square for Retail Free to Square for Retail Plus by subscribing here. You’ll be able to utilize all existing features, and you’ll only have to set up the added functionality included with your upgrade. After your 30-day free trial of the Square for Retail Plus plan, you’ll be given the option to pick your plan. If you don’t choose one, you’ll automatically be downgraded to the Square for Retail Free plan.

    To upgrade to the Square for Retail Custom Premium plan, contact our sales team.

  • Can I downgrade my Square for Retail plan?

    You can always downgrade your subscription from Square for Retail Plus to Square for Retail Free in your Dashboard. When you downgrade, you’ll see messaging in your Dashboard letting you know which features you’ll lose, like certain smart inventory management features, multi-location stock management, and barcode label printing. You can see and compare plan features on our pricing page.

    You can also pause your subscription at any time from your Dashboard. When you pause a subscription, you will not be billed. You can unpause at any time and your account will be ready for you without losing your past data.

  • What’s the difference between Square Point of Sale and Square Retail POS?

    Square Point of Sale is the app sellers use to accept credit cards in person, online, or on the go. Square Retail POS is an all-in-one point of sale designed specifically for retail businesses of all sizes. Square Retail POS builds on features from the standard Square Point of Sale and includes advanced inventory management features and more to help retailers streamline their business.

    Compare Square Point of Sale and Square for Retail Free and Square for Retail Plus plans to find the best POS solution for your business. Already use Square Point of Sale? Switch over to the Square for Retail Plus plan to take advantage of the discounted pricing for in-person transactions.

1The rate of 2.5% + 10 cents for in-person payments is only applicable to payments processed when signed into a Square for Retail Plus account on the Retail POS.

2Custom pricing may be available if you process more than $250K per year. Discounts on optional add-ons. Eligibility required. Contact sales.

3Eligibility, terms, and conditions apply.