Store Operations Overview

Spicerack provides comprehensive tools for managing game stores, whether you’re running a single location or coordinating multiple retail partners across a large organization.

Store Management in Spicerack

As an organizer or retail partner, you can use Spicerack to:

  • Track inventory and sales
  • Manage tournaments and in-store events
  • Process payments
  • Connect with customers
  • Coordinate with distributors and publishers

Key Store Management Features

Store Profiles

Create and manage detailed store profiles:

  • Store information (name, address, hours)
  • Contact details
  • Social media links
  • Customer-facing description
  • Store amenities and features

Event Management

Run and promote in-store events:

  • Schedule tournaments and other events
  • Process registrations
  • Track attendance
  • Manage results
  • Automatically share events on your organization’s event calendar

Inventory Management

Track your product inventory:

  • Manage product listings
  • Track stock levels
  • Set up low-inventory alerts
  • Process sales transactions
  • Generate inventory reports

Point of Sale Integration

Process sales and track revenue:

  • Process payments in-store
  • Create and manage customer accounts
  • Apply discounts and promotions
  • Generate receipts
  • View sales analytics

User Roles for Stores

Spicerack supports multiple user roles for store management:

  • Store Owner: Full access to all store features
  • Store Manager: Manages day-to-day operations
  • Event Coordinator: Focuses on running events
  • Store Staff: Limited access for sales and customer service

Getting Started with Store Management

For Store Owners

  1. Create your store profile in Spicerack
  2. Set up your inventory
  3. Configure your payment processing
  4. Add staff members with appropriate access levels
  5. Schedule your first events

For Organizers Working with Stores

  1. Invite stores to join your organization
  2. Establish store partnerships
  3. Coordinate event schedules
  4. Share promotion opportunities
  5. Provide training and resources

Store Networks

For organizations working with multiple stores:

  • Create store networks for coordinated management
  • Share templates and resources across stores
  • Track performance across locations
  • Run coordinated events and promotions
  • Create store-specific leaderboards

Analytics and Reporting

Gain insights from store data:

  • Sales performance metrics
  • Event attendance trends
  • Inventory turnover rates
  • Customer engagement metrics
  • Comparison reports across store locations

Next Steps

Explore these guides to learn more about specific store management features: