Serve walk-ins faster
Open a register, search the catalog, scan items, and capture payment without forcing staff through a shopper-style flow.
Retail POS Extension
Built for Cartaro Tenants
Bring the counter into Cartaro.
A POS app for tenant stores that helps staff sell faster in-store, manage checkout smoothly, and keep sales synced with Cartaro. We now support Android, desktop apps for macOS and Windows, and iOS as an add-on for an additional charge.
Built for
Counters & branches
Checkout
Cash, card & split
Support
Camera scan & receipts
Staff-first checkout
Answer questions at the counter
Staff can open product detail views for description, options, brand, category, SKU, and specifications while staying inside the sale.
Finish with confidence
Capture tender, preview the receipt, and keep printer readiness visible so the cashier always knows what happens next.
Who it is for
Built for the people who sell, manage, and run the shop floor.
The POS extension is designed for businesses that need a fast, connected in-store checkout without bolting on a separate system.
Retail shops
Walk-in stores that need a fast checkout counter with product search, barcode scanning, and receipt printing.
Branch teams
Multi-location businesses where each branch needs its own register and session context tied to the right location.
Cashier staff
Front-counter employees who need a simple, focused interface that lets them serve the next customer without training overhead.
Store managers
Operations leads who need branch-level control, customer capture, sync visibility, and register-based usage tracking.
Omnichannel businesses
Businesses that sell both online and in-store and want their POS sales to stay connected with their Cartaro tenant workspace.
Pain points
Real problems this extension was built to fix.
Every feature traces back to a real store-floor frustration. These are the daily problems the extension removes.
Slow in-store checkout
Staff waste time navigating shopper-style apps not designed for counter speed. The POS extension gives them a cashier-first layout with fast item search and tender capture.
Product questions at the counter
When a customer asks about size, specs, or availability, staff leave the sale to look it up. The POS keeps a product detail view inside the selling flow.
Barcode and manual search delays
Without camera scanning and SKU-first search, adding items is slow. The extension supports name, SKU, and camera barcode entry in the same workspace.
Mixed payment handling
Real sales involve cash plus card, splits between people, and terminal recording. The POS supports all of these in a clear tender capture flow.
Customer lookup at the counter
Attaching or creating a customer record during a walk-in sale should not require switching to a separate admin. The POS handles it inline.
Offline selling when internet drops
Store floors lose connectivity. The POS is designed to continue working during weak connections and queue sales for sync when the network returns.
Feature tour
Six moments that show how the extension works in real use.
01 · Register opening
Open the right counter before the first item is sold.
Staff start by choosing the exact register and branch for the session. This anchors the sale in the correct operational context from the first tap.
- Register status at a glance
- Location-aware session start
- Ready for multi-branch teams
02 · Basket & customer
Keep the basket, customer details, and email capture in one place.
The main sale screen keeps catalog search on one side and the active basket on the other. Staff can stay in flow while adding products, attaching customers, or collecting an email for the receipt.
- Dual-pane catalog and basket layout
- Inline customer attach or create
- Email capture for digital receipts
03 · Tender capture
Handle real payment situations, not just a single perfect tender.
Cashiers can take cash, cash plus card, split the total between multiple people, or record a card terminal payment. The summary stays visible while the cashier captures the amount.
- Cash, card, and mixed tenders
- Split between multiple people
- Sale summary always visible
04 · Product reference
Give staff quick product answers without leaving the counter.
When a customer asks about size, brand, specifications, SKU, or available options, staff can open the product detail view and answer confidently before adding the item to the sale.
- Full product specs and options
- Brand, category, and SKU reference
- Add to sale without leaving details
05 · Camera scanning
Turn the device camera into a fast item entry tool.
The extension supports camera-based barcode scanning with auto-add behavior, making it useful for counters that need speed even without a dedicated hardware scanner.
- Camera-based barcode scanning
- Auto-add to basket on scan
- Works without dedicated hardware
06 · Receipt handoff
Preview, print, and finish the sale with a deliberate handoff.
After payment capture, the cashier lands on a dedicated receipt screen that makes printing feel like the final step of the sale rather than an afterthought.
- Full receipt preview before print
- Printer status always visible
- Start next sale immediately
Feature coverage
What the extension brings into a Cartaro tenant setup.
The extension focuses on practical retail operations. It helps tenant teams sell quickly, collect the right checkout details, and support the customer confidently at the counter.
Checkout
Guest-first sales, customer attach, and email receipt capture.
Payments
Cash, mixed tenders, people split, and card-terminal recording.
Catalog support
Search, SKU lookup, barcode scan, options, and product specification reference.
Operations
Register context, queue visibility, printer state, and staff-ready selling flow.
Checkout experience
The daily flow from sign-in to the next sale.
Every step is designed to keep the cashier moving forward without unnecessary stops or context switches.
Sign in
The cashier signs into the POS with their staff account.
Choose register
Select the branch and register for this selling session.
Add items
Search by name, scan a barcode, or enter a SKU. Items land in the basket immediately.
Attach customer
Optionally attach an existing customer or create a new one. Walk-in sales continue without this step.
Capture payment
Choose cash, card, split tender, or split between people. Enter the amount and confirm.
Print receipt
Preview the receipt, print it, or capture an email for digital delivery.
Next sale
Start a new sale immediately. The register stays open and ready.
For staff
Designed for the people who use it every shift.
The POS is built for daily counter use by cashiers, not for occasional admin visits.
- Landscape cashier layout with clear zones for catalog and basket
- Large touch targets sized for counter speed, not precision taps
- Fast tender workflow that avoids distracting native keyboard input
- Minimal distractions with no unnecessary navigation or sidebars
- Built for counter use, not repurposed from a mobile shopping UI
- Product detail screens that help answer customer questions instantly
For managers
Operational control without micromanaging the counter.
Store managers get visibility and structure without needing to intervene in every sale.
- Branch-based operation with register-level session tracking
- Customer capture at checkout for walk-in conversion
- Sync visibility and connection status at a glance
- Settings for devices, receipt behavior, and register configuration
- Queue visibility for managing pickup and fulfillment workflows
- Future-ready connection with the broader Cartaro tenant ecosystem
Offline and reliability
Designed for real store environments, not ideal conditions.
Store floors deal with weak wifi, crowded networks, and connectivity drops. The POS handles these without losing sales.
Continue during weak connectivity
The app does not block the cashier when the connection dips. Sales continue and queue for sync.
Queue and sync behavior
Completed sales are queued locally and synced to Cartaro when the network returns. No manual intervention needed.
Clear sync status
Connection state and sync indicators are always visible so staff know exactly where things stand.
Manual item resync
Store teams can trigger a manual catalog resync when needed, useful after inventory updates or product changes.
Hardware support
Works with what stores already have.
- Android support for day-to-day store operations
- Camera barcode scanning using the tablet camera
- Receipt printer flow with status indicators
- Tablet-first usage with landscape layout
- Desktop applications for macOS and Windows
- iOS rollout available as an add-on for an additional charge
- Support direction for POS accessories and peripherals
What makes it different
Not another generic POS.
The POS extension is purpose-built for Cartaro tenants who need in-store selling connected to the rest of their commerce operations.
- Built specifically for Cartaro tenants, not a standalone product
- Designed by observing real retail staff, not hypothetical workflows
- Connects in-store selling with tenant commerce operations
- Simple enough for daily use, structured enough for scale
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about the POS extension.
Yes. The POS continues working during weak connectivity. Sales queue locally and sync to Cartaro when the network returns.
Yes. Each session starts with branch and register selection. Staff choose the correct location before selling.
Yes. Staff can attach an existing customer or create a new one during the sale. Walk-in sales continue without a customer record.
Yes. The POS supports cash, card, cash plus card, and splitting the total between multiple people.
Yes. The receipt screen shows a preview before printing. Email capture is also available for digital delivery.
The POS is designed around fast counter use, and we now support Android and desktop applications on macOS and Windows as well. iOS is also available as an add-on for an additional charge.
Get started
Ready to bring the counter into Cartaro?
Enable the Retail POS extension for your tenant and start selling in-store with a checkout experience that keeps staff fast and operations connected.
