Creating a New Item

When new merchandise arrives at your store, you need to add it to TORO's inventory before it can be sold. Creating a new item involves entering product details, pricing, category, and optionally assigning barcodes and stock quantities.

How to Create a New Item

1. 1 Navigate to Inventory Management from the Dashboard
2. 2 Tap New Item or Add Item
3. 3 Enter the item name (required)
4. 4 Select a category for the item (e.g., Premium Cigars, Accessories, Beverages)
5. 5 Set the retail price and optionally the cost price
6. 6 Assign a SKU or let TORO generate one automatically
7. 7 Optionally scan or enter a barcode
8. 8 Set the initial stock quantity on hand
9. 9 Configure tax settings for the item
10. 10 Save the item

Item Fields

• Item Name — the display name used in search and on receipts
• Category — organizes the item for browsing and reporting
• Retail Price — the selling price shown at checkout
• Cost Price — your wholesale cost, used for margin calculations
• SKU — a unique identifier for the product
• Barcode — the UPC or custom barcode for scanning
• Tax — applicable tax rates or exemptions
• Quantity on Hand — current inventory level

Key Points

• Items are available for sale immediately after creation
• Multiple barcodes can be assigned to a single item
• Items can be imported in bulk via CSV for large inventory loads
• Inventory quantities are adjusted automatically as items are sold or returned
• Item details can be edited at any time from the inventory management screen