LS Retail
Retail POS systems
Retail management software
POS software
Retail software
Retail shop design software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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- Healthcare and life sciences
- Retail and wholesale
- Accommodation and food services
What is LS Retail
LS Retail is retail management software that provides point-of-sale and back-office capabilities for retailers and hospitality operators. It is commonly deployed by multi-store businesses that need centralized control over sales, inventory, pricing, promotions, and customer data. The solution is closely associated with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central/NAV deployments and is typically implemented through certified partners. It supports both store operations and enterprise management workflows in a single platform.
Unified POS and back office
LS Retail combines POS, inventory, pricing, promotions, and customer management in one solution rather than requiring multiple disconnected tools. This can reduce duplicate data entry and reconciliation between store systems and headquarters. It is designed for consistent processes across multiple locations. The approach fits retailers that want standardized operations and reporting.
Strong multi-store capabilities
The product supports centralized item management, price and promotion distribution, and consolidated reporting across stores. This is useful for chains that need governance over assortments and store execution. It also supports role-based workflows that align store staff and head-office teams. These capabilities are typically more relevant to mid-market and enterprise rollouts than single-location POS usage.
Microsoft ERP ecosystem alignment
LS Retail is commonly implemented as an extension to Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (and historically NAV), which can simplify integration with finance and core ERP processes when that stack is already in place. Organizations can leverage existing Microsoft partner networks for implementation and support. This alignment can reduce the need for custom integrations compared with pairing a standalone POS with a separate ERP. It also supports governance and audit needs that are often handled in ERP-led environments.
Implementation partner dependency
Deployments are frequently delivered through partners, and outcomes can vary based on partner expertise and project scope. Organizations may need to invest in requirements definition, configuration, and change management to achieve the intended process standardization. This can increase project timelines compared with lighter-weight POS products. Ongoing enhancements may also require partner involvement rather than purely self-service administration.
Complexity for small retailers
The breadth of functionality can be more than what a single-store or very small retailer needs. Setup for items, pricing, promotions, and integrations can require more planning than simpler POS tools. Total cost of ownership may be higher when licensing, implementation, and support are considered. Teams without dedicated operations/IT resources may find administration demanding.
Not focused on store design
Although it supports store operations and merchandising data, it is not primarily a retail shop design software tool for floor planning or planogram-centric design workflows. Retailers needing detailed space planning, fixture libraries, or CAD-like store layout design typically require separate specialized software. Any store layout needs are usually handled outside the core LS Retail product. This can add another system to the retail technology stack.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan / Item | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| LS Express — First POS | $99/month | LS Retail announcement (effective April 2, 2018) listing LS Express subscription prices. |
| LS Express — Additional POS | $65/month | Additional POS subscription price as listed in LS Retail announcement. |
| Business Central Essential User (related to LS Express) | $70/month | Microsoft Business Central user price shown in LS Retail announcement for LS Express customers. |
| Business Central Team Member | $8/month | Microsoft Business Central team member price shown in LS Retail announcement. |
| LS eCommerce Framework — Perpetual (base) + Per Device | $3,900 (base) + $49/device (perpetual) | LS Retail portal announcement (Oct 22, 2019) lists new perpetual pricing for eCommerce Framework. Total solution cost capped at $25,000. |
| LS eCommerce Framework — Subscription (base) + Per Device | $129/month (base) + $2/device/month | LS Retail portal announcement (Oct 22, 2019) lists new subscription pricing for eCommerce Framework. Total solution cost roofed at $649/month. |
| LS Central — Retail Device SAL (Subscription) | $102/month (Retail Device SAL monthly – updated Oct 1, 2022) | LS Retail pricing & partner program update notes an increase to $102/month for monthly Retail Device SAL (from $65). Pricelists and regional variations available on LS Retail Portal. |
| LS Central — Cloud storage add-ons | Additional 1 GB DB Capacity: $10/month; Additional 100 GB DB Capacity: $500/month | LS Retail announcement describing cloud storage allocation and add-on pricing for LS Central SaaS (effective July 1, 2021). |
| LS Central core licences, Store/Commerce Packs, Modules, User seat types (Essentials/Premium), Store Packs | Prices not published publicly on LS Retail website; pricelists available on LS Retail Portal (partner access required). | Official LS Retail site and portal indicate detailed pricelists are maintained on the LS Retail Portal (partner access) and in downloadable price lists. |
Notes: Many detailed, up-to-date pricelists (LS Central base prices, full module pricelists, regional variants, perpetual vs subscription options) are stored on the LS Retail Portal and require partner/customer access to view. Historical and specific component prices (eCommerce framework, LS Express, storage add-ons, selected subscription items) appear in public LS Retail announcements and portal posts but the full current pricelist is on the partner portal.
Seller details
LS Retail hf.
Kópavogur, Iceland
1997
Private
https://lsretail.com
https://x.com/LSRetail
https://www.linkedin.com/company/ls-retail/
