Retail & e-commerce
E-Commerce Inventory Management Software for Retail Stores
Get your goods into customers' hands faster and easier with a centralized retail inventory management software. Whether customers buy in-store or online, Cin7 connects stock levels, purchase orders, and fulfillment workflows across 700+ integrations from one platform. This streamlined approach to managing inventory gives your business real-time visibility that helps you prevent stockouts, fulfill orders faster, and deliver a seamless shopping experience to new and returning customers.
E-Commerce Inventory Management That Keeps Up
Built for Multi-Channel Sellers
Whether you're selling through online storefronts, marketplaces, or physical retail locations, Cin7 keeps everything in sync as you scale.
E-commerce integrations
E-Commerce Inventory Management Integrations
Cin7's e-commerce inventory management software integrates with top e-commerce platforms like Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce, and BigCommerce, centralizing your inventory and order management. But we don't stop there.
You'll also find integrations with eBay, Walmart, Faire, ShipStation, QuickBooks, Xero, and hundreds more, giving you 700+ connections from a single platform. Sync stock levels, automate updates, and track sales data across all channels to save time and reduce errors.
Smarter retail tools
Retail Inventory Management with Built-In POS
Cin7's POS system connects your physical stores with your inventory and sales channels, ensuring seamless transactions and real-time stock updates. Offer loyalty programs, accept gift cards, and personalize promotions to keep customers coming back. Optimize your in-store operations and make every sale count.
How to Choose E-Commerce Inventory Management Software
Selecting e-commerce inventory management software is one of the most important technology decisions a retail business can make. The right platform should simplify operations, not add complexity. When evaluating systems, consider how well they handle these core capabilities:
Real-time stock tracking across locations: Accurate, up-to-the-minute visibility into what's in stock.
Multi-channel order management: Orders should flow into one system automatically.
Automated purchase orders and reorder points: The best software lets you set rules that trigger restocking.
Demand forecasting and analytics: AI-powered forecasting helps you know what's selling and how much to order.
Accounting integrations: Your inventory system should talk to your preferred accounting platform so financials stay accurate.
B2B and wholesale order management: Look for features that handle bulk pricing, custom catalogs, and wholesale workflows.
While many systems handle basic stock tracking, Cin7 goes further by connecting your entire supply chain, sales network, and fulfillment process in one solution. See how the best inventory management software solutions compare. It's built to grow with your business, adapt to your workflows, and give you the flexibility you need to make smart, confident decisions.
Once you've identified what matters most in an inventory system, the next step is finding technology that brings it all together. Cin7's e-commerce integrations make that connection seamless.
Sell at Any Scale
Growth happens fast, and the right tools make all the difference. Cin7 scales with your business, whether you're shipping 10 orders a day or 10,000. Here's how we help you keep up.
Store
Organize Warehouse Operations
Cin7's built-in warehouse management system helps you pick, pack, and ship faster with barcode scanning, bin management, and optimized workflows. Spend less time searching for products and more time getting them out the door.
Why Retail Inventory Management Matters for Businesses
E-commerce inventory management software tracks, organizes, and synchronizes your products across every online and in-store sales channel from a single platform. It connects stock levels, purchase orders, and fulfillment workflows so you always know what you have, where it is, and when to reorder.
Today's retail and e-commerce landscape is moving faster than ever. Between shifting consumer expectations, evolving supply chains, and the rise of new sales channels, accurate inventory management and order management have become the backbone of sustainable growth for retail businesses. If you can't see what you have in stock, you can't sell it, ship it, or plan for what's next.
Omnichannel Retail
Today's shoppers move seamlessly between online and in-store experiences, researching products online, buying in-store, and returning items through yet another channel. Your inventory system needs to keep up with all of it.
Cin7 makes omnichannel selling practical by syncing stock levels across every channel in real time. Here's what that looks like in action:
- Buy online, pick up in store (BOPIS): Customers order on your website and grab their items in person. Cin7 updates stock instantly so your online availability stays accurate.
- Marketplace-to-warehouse fulfillment: Sell on Amazon, eBay, or Walmart and fulfill directly from your warehouse. Cin7 routes orders automatically and adjusts stock across all channels.
- Cross-channel returns: A customer buys online and returns in-store? No problem. Cin7 tracks the return, updates inventory, and keeps your numbers clean no matter where the transaction happens.
Customer testimonials
Brands Turning Browsers into Buyers with Cin7
We can see that there is space to integrate with retail partners, to utilize Cin7’s B2B Online Stores, and to integrate with our 3PL. Those are performance enhancements that would be very difficult to match with another system, and it’s included in Cin7, which is a bonus.
Phil Connelly
Brompton
I’m working on my business now, not in it — I can now step away and go, let’s really climb into my stock, let’s really have a look at forecasting, let’s look at my obsolete stock that’s not moving.
Mindi Chisholm
Zafino
I love to log on to Cin7 Core and instantly see the status of our shops and ecommerce. It’s a quick, easy way to see what’s selling, and how much revenue we’ve had that day. I love that aspect of it.
Lucy Gibson
Sand Dollar Dubai
The reporting and data through Cin7 just makes it really easy to understand,” Aaron says. “All of our customers, all of our suppliers, everything’s in there. It’s like a one-stop shop. It’s become a huge time-saver, and time is money.
Aaron Langer
Arms of Eve
Now, we can sell our whole inventory via ecommerce, rather than just what we had sitting in the main warehouse. Revenue has definitely increased, because we’ve got the whole product range on offer.
Lucy Gibson
Sand Dollar Dubai
Stay Ahead with AI-Powered Inventory Forecasting
Guessing what to reorder and when is a thing of the past. Cin7 ForesightAI uses AI-powered demand sensing to analyze your sales history, multi-channel demand signals, and seasonal trends, then delivers automated recommendations so you can restock with precision.
Here's what ForesightAI brings to your business:
- AI-powered demand sensing: ForesightAI reads patterns across all your sales channels to predict what your customers will want next, before they even search for it.
- Automated reorder recommendations: Stop manually calculating reorder points. ForesightAI suggests what to buy, how much, and when, based on real data.
- Multi-channel demand signals: Whether sales spike on your website, a marketplace, or in-store, ForesightAI picks up the signal and adjusts forecasts across the board.
- Seasonal trend detection: Plan for holiday rushes, back-to-school surges, and every seasonal shift in between. ForesightAI spots the trends early so you're ready, not reactive.
Cin7 is investing in tools that help retailers and e-commerce sellers stay ahead of what's next. ForesightAI is built to give you the confidence to make inventory decisions faster and smarter.
Retail & E-Commerce FAQs
How does Cin7 help me manage multiple sales channels?
Cin7 is a cost-effective and powerful e-commerce inventory management software designed to connect your entire sales ecosystem. It seamlessly links brick-and-mortar stores, online platforms, and marketplaces like Amazon in one place. Track your inventory, orders, and pricing across every channel in real time so you never miss a sale.
Does Cin7 manage loyalty programs and personalized shopping experiences?
Yes — whether you use Cin7’s native POS or connect to a third-party option like Square, you can manage loyalty programs and offer gift cards with ease. Collect data to personalize shopping experiences and develop unique promotions, all within Cin7’s retail inventory management software.
Is Cin7 suitable for small businesses?
Absolutely. Cin7 is designed to serve businesses of all sizes, from startups shipping their first orders to established retailers managing complex, multi-channel operations. You can start simple and scale up as your business grows.
Can Cin7 forecast demand for my e-commerce business?
Yes — Cin7 ForesightAI advanced inventory forecasting will keep you ahead of trends (and the competition) by matching supply and demand across all sales channels, cutting out stockouts and overstocking from your budget concerns.
Can Cin7 integrate with my e-commerce platform?
Yes! Cin7 integrates with all the major e-commerce platforms, including Shopify, Amazon, WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and many more. With 700+ integrations, you can connect your entire sales ecosystem in one place.
How does Cin7 help with order management?
Cin7 centralizes all your orders from every sales channel into one system. When a customer places an order on your website, a marketplace, or in-store, it flows automatically into Cin7 for fulfillment, stock updates, and tracking.
Does Cin7 offer a POS system?
Yes, Cin7 includes a built-in POS system that connects directly to your inventory. This means every in-store sale updates your stock levels across all channels in real time, so you never oversell.
What is the best way to track retail inventory?
The best way to track retail inventory is with a centralized inventory management system that syncs stock levels across all your sales channels in real time. This eliminates the guesswork and manual spreadsheets that lead to errors, overselling, and stockouts.
How does inventory management software help retailers?
Inventory management software helps retailers by automating stock tracking, purchase orders, and order fulfillment. It gives you real-time visibility into what's selling, what's sitting, and what needs to be reordered, so you can make faster, smarter decisions.
Which e-commerce software is best for inventory tracking?
The best e-commerce inventory management software depends on your business size, sales channels, and growth plans. For retailers selling across multiple channels, Cin7 stands out by connecting your entire sales ecosystem, from online stores and marketplaces to physical retail locations, in one platform. It goes beyond basic stock tracking with AI-powered demand forecasting, automated purchase orders, and real-time sync across 700+ integrations.
Let’s Get Started
Your business doesn't need to manage everything on its own. Cin7 connects your inventory, orders, and sales channels so you can spend less time on operations and more time growing. Whether you're just getting started or ready to scale, we're here to help.
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