Item movement reports show which products are selling, how many units are sold, and how much profit each item generates. This data helps store owners move beyond guesswork and base inventory decisions on actual performance.
Cheers POS provides item movement reports that include total sales, profit margins, and markup percentages. Store owners can use this information to adjust pricing, manage inventory more effectively, and focus on high-margin items that contribute to overall profitability.
What is an Item Movement Report?
An item movement report tracks individual product sales and highlights key financial data like profit margins and markup. Instead of relying on receipts or instincts, you get a clear snapshot of which items perform best in your store.
We’ve designed our reports to be easy to read and even easier to act on. With just a few clicks, you can filter by date range, product type, or store location. That way, you’re not just looking at totals, you’re seeing trends.
Why Item-Level Sales Data Matters
Knowing your top sellers is one thing. Knowing which products bring in the most profit is another. With an item movement report, you don’t just see how many units were sold. You see:
- Total sales revenue per item
- Profit margin on each item
- Markup percentages
- Trends over time
This information helps you shift your focus to high-margin items, adjust pricing if needed, and promote products that increase your bottom line.
Find Your Most Profitable Categories
Beyond tracking individual items, you can also analyze performance by category. Our system includes a category sales report that tells you which sections of your store are generating the most profit.
For example, you might assume that your liquor category is leading the way, only to find out that beer outperforms it by volume and margin. Or you might learn that wine sales are flat, even though you’ve stocked up on premium options. With this information, you can decide how to adjust your promotions, pricing, and floor space accordingly.
Actionable Ideas from Category Data
Here’s how our clients use this information to make real changes:
- Introduce product tastings: If wine margins are high but movement is low, weekend tastings can drive interest.
- Rethink your layout: If beer is your best-selling category, highlight it more prominently in-store.
- Change your buying patterns: Stop over-ordering low-margin items and focus on those that consistently perform.
Use Item Movement Reports Across Multiple Stores
If you operate more than one location, having visibility into each store’s performance is essential. Our POS system allows you to connect multiple stores and run reports for each one individually.
You can log into each store to pull item movement reports and category sales data. This helps you compare performance, identify regional trends, and adjust inventory strategies for each location. One store might do better with craft beers, while another moves more high-end whiskey. Knowing this in advance lets you stock smarter.
Tailor Promotions to Each Store
Let’s say your downtown location shows higher profits on local wines. You might run a targeted promotion just at that store. Meanwhile, your suburban location might benefit more from expanded beer offerings. Item movement data helps you align every store with its audience.
Key Takeaways for Liquor Store Owners
- Stop guessing: Get clear, reliable data on what sells and what brings in profit.
- Use margin and markup data: Focus your attention on products that contribute the most to your bottom line.
- Adjust category focus: Learn which product categories deserve more shelf space or marketing.
- Gain multi-store visibility: Manage each location more effectively with detailed, store-specific reporting.
Why Work With Cheers POS?
We’ve worked with liquor store owners who were buried in spreadsheets, second-guessing their orders, and relying on gut instinct. With our system, they now use item movement reports to understand what’s working and where to improve. It’s not just about tracking sales, it’s about growing smarter.
From building profit-driving promotions to managing multi-location operations, we’re here to make the process easier, faster, and more accurate. If you’re ready to move past manual tracking and make better business decisions, we’re ready to help.
Ready to get started with smarter inventory tracking? Contact Cheers POS today to schedule a demo.
