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Every price change, on the shelf the same day

Host files load in one go, you approve what changes, and every new price queues its shelf label. No more shelf prices that don't match the till.

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Shelf label queue: six price changes waiting to print on A4 label sheets

Which host files can it load?

New Sunrise, Metcash (Friendly Grocer, IGA) and SPAR CSV formats, plus any supplier's price file through the import wizard. Host files can be uploaded by hand or fetched automatically on a schedule.

  • See every cost and sell change before you apply it
  • Keep your own price where you've set one, or follow the RRP
  • Products link by barcode, so changing buying group is a settings change

How do shelf labels work?

Every price change adds the product to the label queue. Print the queue on A4 label sheets or a Zebra label printer, using templates you design yourself. Unit pricing (per 100g, per litre) is calculated for you to meet the Unit Pricing Code.

Does it support electronic shelf labels?

Yes. Link a tag to a product by scanning both; price changes are sent to your ESL system automatically and the screen shows any tag that hasn't updated.

Can I check my prices against the market?

The pricing screen compares your cost and shelf price with your other suppliers and with supermarket catalogue specials, so you can see where you're out of line.

Common questions

What is a host file?

A host file is the price and product file a buying group (like New Sunrise or Metcash) sends its stores, usually weekly. It lists products, barcodes, costs and recommended prices. See our guide to host files.

Can I design my own labels?

Yes. The label designer lets you place the price, description, unit price, barcode and promo text, and print to A4 sheets or a Zebra printer.

See it on your own products

Bring a host file or a Futurenet export. We'll load it and show you your store running on BetterRetailer, next to your current POS.

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