LS Central review

LS Central is the specialist retail layer for companies that want Microsoft's ERP underneath. LS Retail describes it as one platform for point of sale, store operations, inventory, self-checkout, reporting and financials, available on top of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or as an integration to other head office platforms for larger chains. The POS is designed to run offline on any device, and self-checkout registers, mobile POS and the ScanPayGo self-scanning app connect to the same system. Physical stores link to ecommerce through out-of-the-box Shopify and Adobe Commerce integrations. LS Retail says LS Central suits stores with 10 to 250+ software users, chains in multiple cities and countries, and mixed retail and food service businesses. There is no published price; the site offers a price estimate on request, and Business Central licenses add to the cost. For a chain already on Microsoft, it adds retail depth that Business Central lacks on its own.

Who it is for

retail chains in several cities or countries on Microsoft

Price

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Key features

• POS, store operations, inventory, replenishment, loyalty, self-checkout, reporting and financials on one platform
• Runs on top of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or integrates with other head office platforms
• POS designed to run offline on any device
• Out-of-the-box integrations with Shopify and Adobe Commerce
• Add-ons for Power BI analytics, LS Pay, ScanPayGo self-scanning and Bookings

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Built for retail chains in multiple cities and countries
• Strength: POS keeps selling when the internet goes down
• Strength: Modular: add self-checkout, payments or bookings only when needed
• Weakness: No published price; quotes come through LS Retail partners
• Weakness: Business Central licenses are an additional cost when used as the ERP
• Weakness: Aimed at 10 to 250+ software users, so small shops may find it heavy

Key facts

• Target size: Stores with 10 to 250+ software users
• ERP base: Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Ecommerce integrations: Shopify and Adobe Commerce

Where it ranks

LS Central is No. 4 in our Best ERP for Retail verdict.