Is there a way to add a warehouse as a location?

[DeanaFerris]

I would like to be able to add a warehouse as an inventory only location.  Is there a way to do this?  I tried going into the Add Location, but that looks like it's more for another retail outlet.  I just need to be able to separate what is in my warehouse vs. what is actually in my store and be able to transfer between the two.  TIA!

[#2]

I am new to Square and cannot believe there is no function to create a warehouse for inventory received as overstock, then transferred to each retail location. Inventory management is the key to success or failure in the retail world. Please sign me up for any testing, discussion forums or anything else I can do to help expedite this feature. Currently Square is wanting me to pay an additional $60 monthly just to electronically track what is coming and going out of a warehouse. This lack of feature is really hindering my ability to expand additional retail store locations. I really want to stick with Square, but this could be a deal breaker when we move to additional locations.

[#3]

Agreed! We DESPERATELY need this feature! I don’t want to create a 2nd location named “Warehouse” when it’s not an actual retail location and pay $60/mo. I do not sell from this location; It is simply a warehouse that’s hold my inventory that is not on the shelf yet.

I’m astounded that this feature was requested in 2017 and it still isn’t available 5 years later. Square for Retail is all about running your business efficiently and smoothly… but the lack of this feature is a major flaw. 

There’s also the additional issue that was mentioned earlier in this thread - supplies or non-sellable inventory. I’m an artist and sell a final product; I have tons of supplies and it’s crucial that I keep an inventory on these items, for example a roll of canvas. When I order canvas, I order 3-5 rolls at a time. Without cluttering up my actual store inventory, again, a “warehouse” would be ideal. I need to know when I’m running low on my supplies… otherwise, I get into a bigger jam and can’t make my actual products to sell. 

So instead of being able run my business from Square for Retail, then I have to outsource to an app or spreadsheets… and now my business is spread across several different platforms making it very easy to overlook something or enter something incorrectly, meanwhile I’m still paying $60 per location for Square for Retail….  which is supposed to be everything I need to run my business. You guys… please give us a warehouse!

[#4]

Just chiming in that we desperately need this function as well.  Unless and until Square adds the ability to track warehoused stock, it really is just best for small stores who can fit their entire inventory on the shelf.  We have been using Square for years and love it, but we have grown exponentially and the inability to track stock between the store and the warehouse is becoming a major issue.  This is a fairly basic retail function that should be included in the Square for Retail pricing without having to pay an extra $60/month to devise a workaround.  Please help us out here!

[#5]

Hi. Is this still considered a second store location at a rate of $60 a month? I have a retail subscription. If you're just reporting that we can add a second store location and name it "warehouse" this is not new and also not helpful. If you're reporting that a secondary storage location/warehouse is included in the Retail subscription as a means to track stock ONLY and never conduct sales, then this is great news! 

[#6]

I would like to be able to add a warehouse as an inventory only location.  Is there a way to do this?  I tried going into the Add Location, but that looks like it's more for another retail outlet.  I just need to be able to separate what is in my warehouse vs. what is actually in my store and be able to transfer between the two.  TIA!

[collinsandcoupe]

Hi. Is this still considered a second store location at a rate of $60 a month? I have a retail subscription. If you're just reporting that we can add a second store location and name it "warehouse" this is not new and also not helpful. If you're reporting that a secondary storage location/warehouse is included in the Retail subscription as a means to track stock ONLY and never conduct sales, then this is great news! 

[collinsandcoupe]

@Kassi_ care to expand on how this warehouse option is done?

[Kassi_]

Hey there, @collinsandcoupe - 

After getting down to the nuts and bolts of this feature, it looks like you need to create a location that can be named "Warehouse". It would run like a normal location right now. 

So it doesn't function exactly as initially suspected. I know what sellers are looking for is a location that would be inventory only, and then location specific inventory could be pulled from it. This portion would still be a Feature Request for our Retail Product Team.

This would alleviate a lot of headaches or steps in the current workaround process, so the feedback is noted. 

I appreciate you reaching out about this for some more information. Once any new product information is available one of our Community Moderators will be back to post a Product Update. 

[collinsandcoupe]

Thank you for clarifying @Kassi_ ! I hope to see it in the future. It would be a very helpful feature for myself and many other business owners!

[SoapStop]

Just chiming in that we desperately need this function as well.  Unless and until Square adds the ability to track warehoused stock, it really is just best for small stores who can fit their entire inventory on the shelf.  We have been using Square for years and love it, but we have grown exponentially and the inability to track stock between the store and the warehouse is becoming a major issue.  This is a fairly basic retail function that should be included in the Square for Retail pricing without having to pay an extra $60/month to devise a workaround.  Please help us out here!

[mrliquorsd]

I completely agree, this is a feature that would truly help in the day to day running of our business. 

[JA21]

Hello all, 

I was wondering if you take your items in your item list, duplicate them, and list one for online/warehouse and the other for in store. But only show online the one from warehouse? That way customers only see the quantity available from warehouse and you can transfer easily between the 2 items the quantity needed back and forth without the cost of 2 locations?

or make separate categories, one for store and one for warehouse. within them, make sub categories for your items so you can keep them more organized.

I am not sure if that will work but let me know.

[SeminolePool]

@DeanaFerris, were you able to find a solution for this issue? We are trying to solve a similar issue using multiple locations (one of which is a warehouse) and transferring stock between locations, but still running into issues.

[costless]

Adding my desire to see the ability to have inventory in store vs in warehouse without having a second $60/month location that has all the features of a full retail store.

[kkudu]

Agreed! We DESPERATELY need this feature! I don’t want to create a 2nd location named “Warehouse” when it’s not an actual retail location and pay $60/mo. I do not sell from this location; It is simply a warehouse that’s hold my inventory that is not on the shelf yet.

I’m astounded that this feature was requested in 2017 and it still isn’t available 5 years later. Square for Retail is all about running your business efficiently and smoothly… but the lack of this feature is a major flaw. 

There’s also the additional issue that was mentioned earlier in this thread - supplies or non-sellable inventory. I’m an artist and sell a final product; I have tons of supplies and it’s crucial that I keep an inventory on these items, for example a roll of canvas. When I order canvas, I order 3-5 rolls at a time. Without cluttering up my actual store inventory, again, a “warehouse” would be ideal. I need to know when I’m running low on my supplies… otherwise, I get into a bigger jam and can’t make my actual products to sell. 

So instead of being able run my business from Square for Retail, then I have to outsource to an app or spreadsheets… and now my business is spread across several different platforms making it very easy to overlook something or enter something incorrectly, meanwhile I’m still paying $60 per location for Square for Retail….  which is supposed to be everything I need to run my business. You guys… please give us a warehouse!