Barcode labels for a clothing shop: how to start
By Loomton · Updated
Barcodes sound like something for big stores, but a small clothing shop gains the most: faster billing, no wrong prices, and stock that counts itself. You do not need a scanner or special equipment to begin.
One barcode for each size and colour
A blue kurta in size L and the same kurta in size M are different items: different stock, sometimes a different price. Each needs its own code. When the code is scanned, the bill and the stock both know exactly which piece left the shop.
What to print on the label
- The product name, size and colour, in words a person can read.
- The price.
- The barcode itself, large enough to scan from a short distance.
Printing the labels
- An ordinary printer and sheets of sticker labels are enough to start.
- Print one label for every piece, not one per product, so every garment on the rack can be scanned.
- Stick or tag the label where staff can reach it without unfolding the garment.
Scanning at the counter
A phone or tablet camera can read barcodes, so a separate scanner is optional. Scan each piece, check the bill on the screen, take the payment. A handheld scanner becomes worth buying when the counter gets busy.
What you get from it
- The price on the bill always matches the label.
- Stock goes down by size and colour as you sell.
- You can see which sizes sell and which sit on the shelf.
