The Howdy Glossary

Vend is a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) and inventory management software tailored for retail stores, hospitality businesses, and franchises. It provides tools to manage sales, track inventory, integrate with payment gateways, generate sales reports, monitor customer purchase history for targeted marketing strategies, administer loyalty programs, and operate across devices like iPads and PCs. Founded by Vaughan Rowsell in 2010 in New Zealand, Vend has grown into a widely trusted solution globally.

The software's cloud-based nature allows real-time updates and remote accessibility. Vend integrates seamlessly with multiple payment gateways for flexible transactions and offers robust reporting functionalities that provide valuable insights into sales performance. Its customer management system tracks purchase history to enable targeted marketing campaigns effectively while administering loyalty programs to improve customer retention. Additionally, cross-device compatibility ensures operational flexibility as businesses can use it on various devices including iPads and PCs.

Despite competition from Square, Shopify POS, Lightspeed, ShopKeep, and Toast—each offering unique features suited to specific business needs—Vend stands out due to its comprehensive cloud-based platform. This platform facilitates seamless integrations with payment systems while supporting detailed reporting capabilities and strong customer management tools designed for targeted marketing initiatives. Vend’s ability to operate across different devices further enhances its appeal by providing versatile solutions that help streamline operations for retail stores, hospitality businesses at any scale enhancing overall efficiency and improving customer engagement significantly.