Chess Retail - Retail Management Software
Chess Retail is retail management software built specifically for independent Australian retailers - handling everything from point of sale and stock control to EFTPOS processing, customer loyalty, and online store integration, in a single system that runs locally on your own hardware.
It's developed in-house by our team at Chess Data. That means when you need assistance, you're speaking directly with the people who built it - not a third-party reseller or a call centre. And because we've also operated retail stores ourselves, we've built it around how retail actually works, not how software developers imagine it does.
Running locally means your system keeps trading during an internet outage. Your data stays on your hardware, in your store.
We configure Chess Retail to match the way your business works - your department structure, pricing rules, loyalty settings - and we're available when you need us. Get in touch to find out more, or download our product flyer.
Key Features
Multi-Lane Support
Chess Retail supports as many lanes (terminals) as your store requires. Staff can suspend a transaction on one lane and resume it on another - even if your store server is offline - keeping checkout moving during busy periods.
Stock Control & Inventory Management
Track stock levels, manage purchase orders, and let smart trend-based order generation take the guesswork out of what to order and when - so you're holding the right stock at the right time.
EFTPOS Integration
Chess Retail integrates with EFTPOS via Linkly (formerly PC-EFTPOS) - the leading Australian payment integration platform, compatible with most major banks and EFTPOS providers. Transactions flow directly from the POS terminal to your PINpad, eliminating manual re-entry and speeding up the checkout process.
Sales Reporting & End of Day
Get the sales data you need without the usual end-of-day headache. Just count the cash drawer at the POS terminal - Chess Retail takes care of the rest. No manual figures, no spreadsheets.
Barcode Scanning
Full compatibility with barcode scanners at the point of sale and with mobile devices (PDTs) in the stockroom. Speed up serving customers and make stock takes faster and more accurate.
Web Store Integration
Connect Chess Retail to your WooCommerce online store. Your department structure, categories and product listings sync automatically - and when items sell online, inventory is updated in Chess Retail for you. No more managing updates across multiple systems.
Accounting Integration
Chess Retail integrates with leading accounting packages - Xero, QuickBooks, and Saasu - automatically posting your daily sales data and reducing the administrative burden of bookkeeping.
Customer Loyalty Rewards
Chess Retail includes a built-in loyalty rewards system to help keep customers coming back. Points are earned at a customisable rate per dollar spent and redeemed for dollars off once a customer reaches a threshold you define. Individual items can earn bonus points, and specific items or entire categories can be excluded from the program. Members link sales with a physical card or their mobile number - whichever suits them best.
Wide Hardware Compatibility
Chess Retail works with hardware from a broad range of manufacturers - POS terminals, receipt printers, cash drawers, and barcode scanners. You're not locked into a proprietary ecosystem, and in many cases we can get your existing hardware working rather than replacing it.
Works Offline - No Internet Required
Chess Retail runs locally on your hardware. Unlike cloud-based systems, your POS keeps trading even if your internet connection goes down - which matters when you're serving customers.
Ready to find out more?
We're happy to walk you through Chess Retail and answer any questions. No obligation - just a straightforward conversation about whether it's the right fit for your business.
Looking for POS hardware to run Chess Retail on? We supply a full range - terminals, printers, cash drawers and more. See what we supply or browse the product catalogue.