Sales Reports
Analyze your bookstore's sales performance.
Accessing Reports
Go to Shop > Reports to view all available reports.
Sales Overview
Key Metrics
| Metric | Description |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue | Gross sales for period |
| Transaction Count | Number of sales |
| Average Order Value | Revenue / Transactions |
| Units Sold | Total books sold |
Time Periods
View data by:
- Today
- This week
- This month
- Custom date range
Revenue Reports
Daily Sales
Track daily performance:
- Revenue by day
- Comparison to previous period
- Trend visualization
Weekly Summary
Aggregate by week:
- Best performing days
- Week-over-week growth
- Seasonal patterns
Monthly Overview
Monthly totals:
- Revenue
- Growth rate
- Year-to-date comparison
Product Performance
Best Sellers
Top selling books by:
- Units sold
- Revenue generated
- Profit margin
Category Performance
Sales by category:
- Fiction vs. Non-fiction
- Children's books
- Special sections
Condition Analysis
New vs. Used sales:
- Revenue breakdown
- Unit breakdown
- Margin comparison
Sales Channels
By Source
Track where sales originate:
| Channel | Description |
|---|---|
| In-Store POS | Physical store sales |
| Website | bookwish.shop orders |
| BookWish App | App-based purchases |
Channel Trends
Compare channel performance:
- Growth by channel
- Conversion rates
- Average order value by channel
Payment Analysis
Payment Methods
Breakdown by payment type:
- Card transactions
- Cash sales
- Trade credit redemptions
- Split payments
Trade Credit Impact
Track trade credit usage:
- Credit applied to sales
- Outstanding balances
- Redemption rate
Customer Insights
Customer Metrics
- New vs. returning customers
- Customer lifetime value
- Purchase frequency
Top Customers
Identify your best customers:
- Most orders
- Highest spend
- Most trade-ins
Staff Performance
Sales by Staff
Track individual performance:
- Transaction count
- Revenue generated
- Average ticket size
Shift Analysis
Performance by shift:
- Peak hours
- Staffing efficiency
- Shift comparison
Inventory Impact
Sell-Through Rate
How quickly inventory sells:
- By category
- By condition
- Seasonal variations
Stock Turns
Inventory turnover metrics:
- Annual turns
- Days of supply
- Reorder points
Exporting Data
Export Options
Download reports as:
- CSV (spreadsheet)
- PDF (formatted report)
Scheduled Reports
Set up automatic reports:
- Go to Shop > Settings > Reports
- Choose report type
- Set frequency (daily, weekly, monthly)
- Add email recipients
Using Reports
Decision Making
Use reports to:
- Identify best sellers for reordering
- Spot slow-moving inventory
- Optimize pricing
- Plan promotions
- Staff scheduling
Benchmarking
Compare performance:
- Month over month
- Year over year
- Against goals
Report Glossary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Gross Revenue | Total sales before costs |
| Net Revenue | Revenue minus returns/discounts |
| AOV | Average Order Value |
| Sell-Through | Percentage of inventory sold |
| Turn Rate | Times inventory cycles per year |