Features/Customer Management
Core Features

Customer Management

Customer management features help you build relationships, track purchase history, and create loyalty programs. Turn one-time buyers into repeat customers.

Why It Matters

  • Build customer relationships
  • Track purchase history and preferences
  • Create targeted marketing
  • Increase repeat business
  • Personalize the shopping experience

Key Capabilities

Customer Profiles

Store contact info and purchase history

Purchase History

See what customers bought and when

Loyalty Programs

Reward repeat purchases with points or perks

Email Marketing

Send receipts, promotions, and updates

Customer Groups

Segment customers for targeted offers

Feedback Collection

Gather reviews and ratings

Provider Comparison

square

Excellent free CRM. Customer directory, purchase history, and Square Loyalty program available.

Limitations: Loyalty program costs extra

shopify

Strong customer profiles with online/offline sync. Good for omnichannel customer data.

Limitations: Loyalty needs apps

lightspeed

Solid CRM for retail. Customer groups, purchase history, and built-in loyalty options.

Limitations: Advanced features on higher tiers

toast

Restaurant-focused with guest profiles. Email marketing and Toast loyalty program.

Limitations: Best for restaurant use cases

clover

Basic customer tracking. Loyalty available through apps.

Limitations: CRM less sophisticated than competitors

Common Questions

Is a POS CRM enough or do I need dedicated software?

POS CRM is great for transaction-based relationships. If you need complex sales pipelines or B2B features, consider dedicated CRM (HubSpot, Salesforce) that integrates with your POS.

Are loyalty programs worth it?

For most retail and restaurants, yes. Even simple punch-card style programs increase repeat visits. Start simple and upgrade as you learn what motivates your customers.

Best For

  • Retail stores
  • Restaurants
  • Service businesses
  • Subscription businesses