- Square launches a new, unified Point of Sale app, integrating specialized features for diverse industries.
- The app provides personalized solutions for restaurants, retail, and other services, enhancing operational efficiency and growth.
- Feature discovery and usage among new sellers increased by nearly 80% with the latest app update.
Square has unveiled its next-generation Square Point of Sale app, a comprehensive solution designed to consolidate Square’s industry-specific commerce and payment functions into a single, customizable platform. This new app aims to cater to the diverse operational needs of businesses across various sectors, including restaurants, retail, and services, thereby facilitating business growth and adaptation in a dynamic market.
More than four million sellers, including small businesses like cafes and barbershops, already rely on Square (ticker) for their operational needs. With the new app, Square consolidates its capabilities into an easily navigable interface that supports business diversification and community connection. This unified platform aids sellers in discovering and utilizing necessary tools more efficiently, as demonstrated by a nearly 80% increase in feature discovery and usage among new users.
The app features seven distinct modes tailored for specific industries, such as Quick Service, Full Service, and Bar Mode for food and beverage establishments, as well as Retail Mode and Bookings Mode for retail and wellness businesses. These modes streamline operations by providing customized functionalities like intelligent check management, inventory handling, and integrated scheduling and payments. This advanced feature set allows businesses to expand and manage various operations seamlessly.
Willem Ave, Head of Product for Square, stated that the new Point of Sale app empowers sellers by offering a versatile product that addresses both broad and specific needs, enhancing business adaptability and growth potential. The app’s upcoming platform enhancements will further enrich its capabilities, underscoring Square’s commitment to innovation and efficiency in supporting global sellers.
