Retail inventory management software gives you control
Know exactly what’s on your shelves with Xero’s cloud-based software. Whenever you buy something or make a sale, Xero automatically updates your records to prevent over- or understocking. And to scale up? Easily integrate retail apps for a frictionless inventory management system.

Order just the right amounts
Xero lets you track your stock in near-real time, so you always have precise stock numbers at hand.
Get insights into your inventory
Accurate data and customized reports help you spot ways to improve your sales strategy and choice of products.
Simplify your IRS compliance
Xero retail inventory management software calculates and records your sales tax to make your IRS reporting eas
Connect retail apps to Xero
Third-party apps from the Xero App Store let you do more, like multi-location tracking and point of sale (POS)
Report your sales tax without the hassle
Xero is powered by Avalara to give you fast, accurate numbers for your sales tax. Just add an item to an invoice and Xero automatically calculates the correct tax for the state or jurisdiction. And for your IRS compliance, Xero prepares detailed reports to speed up your returns.
Find out more about Xero auto sales tax
How Xero can boost your retail store
Xero’s retail inventory management software supports your small business with sales admin, from tracking stock levels in near-real time to automating your invoicing. You get smooth, error-free workflows and all the right information.
- Use Xero inventory control software anywhere with an internet connection – and check stock on the go
- Run regular reports to spot seasonal trends and opportunities to improve your sales performance
- Eliminate stock-tracking errors and avoid wastage from overstocking

Upgrade to Xero Inventory Plus
Have more complex needs for your retail business? The Xero Inventory Plus app lets you track sales across multiple ecommerce channels and retail spaces. You get one centralized view of all your sales and stock, so you can make more-informed decisions every day.
Track stock across ecommerce channels
Sync all your data from Shopify, Amazon (FBA), and your own store to give you a single view in Xero.
Set up reorder points
When you get down to, say, five remaining items, let Xero create a purchase order to speed up the reorder admin.
Manage the whole process
Get shipping rates, print package labels, and manage customer returns – all in Xero Inventory Plus.
Read up on Xero Inventory PlusMore retail apps that connect to Xero
For extra tools and ecommerce integration, you’ll find a range of third-party apps that integrate with Xero on the Xero App Store. Handle your sales the way you want – whether that’s improving your customer communications or adding a retail POS system to Xero’s inventory management software.
- Connecting apps with Xero is straightforward – no tech experience needed!
- Data flows seamlessly between Xero and apps for reliable stock figures
- Apps can enhance your inventory automation and SKU management
FAQs on Xero inventory management software for retail
An inventory management system helps you handle your retail business’s sales admin in less time. A system automatically tracks your stock levels, speeds up your invoicing and purchase orders with auto populated details, and runs financial reports to share insights into your financial performance.
An inventory management system helps you handle your retail business’s sales admin in less time. A system automatically tracks your stock levels, speeds up your invoicing and purchase orders with auto populated details, and runs financial reports to share insights into your financial performance.
Look for features that simplify how you manage your stock and sales admin. Xero gives you advanced features and automations to speed up your processes, and in-depth reports and data visualizations to highlight ways to improve your sales strategy.
Look for features that simplify how you manage your stock and sales admin. Xero gives you advanced features and automations to speed up your processes, and in-depth reports and data visualizations to highlight ways to improve your sales strategy.
Absolutely. Xero inventory management software integrates with third-party apps that provide retail POS technology, like Square and Lightspeed Retail POS. This means you can take payment using the app technology and see the data in Xero.
Here are options in the Xero App StoreAbsolutely. Xero inventory management software integrates with third-party apps that provide retail POS technology, like Square and Lightspeed Retail POS. This means you can take payment using the app technology and see the data in Xero.
Here are options in the Xero App StoreXero integrates with dozens of apps that have even more tools for managing your ecommerce store. These include help with handling and understanding your data, supporting your sales across ecommerce channels, managing warehouses, and automating more of your financial admin.
Check out the ecommerce section of the Xero App StoreXero integrates with dozens of apps that have even more tools for managing your ecommerce store. These include help with handling and understanding your data, supporting your sales across ecommerce channels, managing warehouses, and automating more of your financial admin.
Check out the ecommerce section of the Xero App StoreNo – to manage your inventory across multiple locations and channels, you need to upgrade to Xero Inventory Plus or integrate a third-party app with your Xero organization. It’s easy to do this – no tech experience necessary – so you can get up and running quickly.
Find out more about the Xero Inventory Plus appNo – to manage your inventory across multiple locations and channels, you need to upgrade to Xero Inventory Plus or integrate a third-party app with your Xero organization. It’s easy to do this – no tech experience necessary – so you can get up and running quickly.
Find out more about the Xero Inventory Plus app
Why small businesses love Xero
Retail business owners across the US choose Xero to strengthen their sales and accounting admin.
- Access your data in the cloud and get more done
- Easily collaborate with your financial advisor with up-to-date numbers
- Run customized reports with data visualizations for crucial insights

Plans to suit your business
All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.
Early
Usually $25
Now $2.50
USD per month
Save $135 over 6 months
Growing
Usually $55
Now $5.50
USD per month
Save $297 over 6 months
Established
Usually $90
Now $9
USD per month
Save $486 over 6 months