In a move that could reshape how small and mid-size retailers manage their operations, Simple has announced the nationwide expansion of its retail POS system. The all-in-one commerce platform, designed for independent retailers and multi-location stores, offers an alternative to the fragmented, fee-heavy point-of-sale stacks that currently dominate the market.
Many retailers currently rely on a patchwork of subscriptions: one tool for the register, another for e-commerce, and separate solutions for loyalty, marketing, scheduling, and inventory. Each adds a monthly fee, and most popular processors layer per-transaction charges on top of published rates. Simple structures its platform differently, bundling all 22+ modules into every plan and processing payments at a flat 2.19% with no per-transaction fees.
This announcement is significant because it directly addresses a common pain point for retailers: the erosion of profit margins due to software add-ons and processing fees. By consolidating essential tools into a single system with predictable pricing, Simple could help businesses reduce operational costs and simplify their technology stack. This is particularly crucial in an industry where thin margins are common, and any savings can be reinvested into growth or passed on to customers.
The Simple retail POS includes real-time inventory tracking across locations, unlimited registers on every plan, an offline mode that keeps sales processing through internet outages, and a built-in e-commerce storefront that shares a single catalog with the register. The platform also covers customer loyalty, marketing automation, employee scheduling, and a time clock with payroll export. Stores can be operational within days, with no long-term contract required.
“Retailers are tired of watching their margins disappear into software add-ons and processing fees,” said Justin Dabish, CEO of Simple. “We built one point of sale for retail that does everything a modern store needs, priced it flat, and put every feature in every plan. What you see is what you pay.”
Pricing starts at $99 per month per location with all modules included. The 2.19% flat processing rate applies to every card type, with no monthly card fees, gateway fees, or surcharges. A free card reader is included with every plan.
The implications of this launch extend beyond individual retailers. By offering an integrated solution at a competitive price, Simple could pressure other POS providers to reconsider their pricing structures and feature bundling, potentially leading to more transparent and affordable options across the industry. For retailers, this means greater financial predictability and the ability to manage their entire business from a single dashboard, reducing the time and effort spent on integrating disparate systems.
Simple's retail POS system is available now across the United States. Retailers can compare plans or book a demonstration at simplecommerce.io/industries/retail.
