FusionRetail Multi Location is a group of stores using FusionRetail and sharing information between each other. The type of information to be shared is controlled by a master store. All other stores are known as branch stores. The means of communicating data between stores is via the Internet, or more specifically, by controlled e-mails. As each store in the Multi-Location group conducts day-to-day business, FusionRetail is generating packets of information to be sent and received. These packets of information are distributed at timed intervals or on user request.

A versatile and simple program for sharing inventory, customer records, and sales information between your stores whether they are across city or across country. Using robust technology, FusionRetail transmits and receives updates in just minutes so that each of your stores will know what inventory is available, where, when and to whom it was sold, and overall sales reports per store. As a multiple store owner you define the operations of each store, giving individual stores the rights to information you want them to have. Your controls on inventory in each store may be broad or narrow, your use of each store's customer base may be general or specific, and your knowledge of each store's profitability will be precise.

FusionRetail Multi-Location Overview
Following types of information can be exchanged between a master and branch stores. The master store dictates what each store will receive.

Stock Updates - Multi-Location Inventory
It is anticipated that Multi-Locations will be selling much of the same inventory, but there may be some items unique to branch stores. By design, the master store dictates the overall operations of the Multi-Location group. But there is considerable flexibility about what information will be shared between branch stores.

Inventory Hierarchy
The master store defines departments and categories and all stores which will be sharing inventory must use the lists created by the master store. This should not pose any problems for branch stores because they assign inventory to any category and may maintain inventory independent of the master store.

Stock Transfers and Purchase Orders
Stock is transferred between stores through a special stock transfer process and are received and processed as normal purchase orders. Local stock counts are automatically reduced when items are sold to customers or transferred to other stores. Local stock counts are increased as purchase orders of transferred goods are received.

Customer Updates - Multi-Location Customers
Each Multi-Location maintains a common customer list. However, customers are assigned account numbers which are unique to the originating store. Customer information is shared among designated stores. This allows a customer to shop in multiple stores without having to be added again to the customer list. And, as appropriate, stores can use this information for other activities like marketing campaigns.

Tax Liability
Special provision has been made so that customers will be charged taxes at the local store rate wherever they choose to shop.

Sales Info - Multi-Location Sales Reports
The master store will receive sales information from branch stores. These Sales information from each store is transmitted and viewed in both Summary or Detail formats. You may scroll through the data or you may print reports for further analysis.