Industry Guide

EPOS System for Books & Stationery in the UK

Books & Stationery need more than a generic till. The right system must handle large searchable catalogues, special orders and bulk sales. EPOS Direct brings the till, stock and sales tools, Magento ecommerce and payment flexibility together in one complete package from £999 + VAT.

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What is the right EPOS for Books & Stationery?

A suitable system should support large searchable catalogues, special orders and bulk sales. EPOS Direct combines those point-of-sale tools with Magento ecommerce, your choice of payment provider and outright software ownership.

Designed for: Bookshops, stationery and office supply retailers.

Books & Stationery EPOS and point of sale system for bookshops, stationery and office supply retailers
EPOS tools selected for the way books & stationery sell and serve customers.

What Books & Stationery Need from an EPOS

  • ✓A workflow built around large searchable catalogues, special orders and bulk sales
  • ✓Large searchable catalogues
  • ✓ISBN or barcode checkout
  • ✓Customer and institutional orders
  • ✓Store and online inventory
  • ✓One clear view of books, stationery, office supplies, gifts and online orders

How EPOS Direct Delivers

  • ✓Fast product search and barcode scanning
  • ✓Customer order references
  • ✓Bulk and customer price levels
  • ✓Magento ecommerce integration
  • ✓Magento ecommerce platform included and integrated with the EPOS system
  • ✓Freedom to choose and change your payment provider
  • ✓Pay once and own the software forever with no monthly software fees
PAY ONCE. OWN FOREVER.

The entire solution from as little as £999 + VAT

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A complete EPOS package with no monthly software fees. Visit the homepage for the latest package contents and promotional offers.

  • ✓ EPOS hardware and perpetual software licence
  • ✓ Magento ecommerce platform integrated with EPOS
  • ✓ Stock, sales, staff and management reporting
  • ✓ Freedom to choose your payment provider
  • ✓ No monthly software fees
  • ✓ UK-based advice and support

Sell in store and online with Magento ecommerce

Your EPOS solution includes ecommerce built on the Magento platform and integrated with the EPOS system. For books & stationery, that creates a practical route to sell books, stationery, office supplies, gifts and online orders online while keeping product information, orders and stock connected to day-to-day trading.

One connected catalogue

Reduce duplicate product entry between the shop floor and ecommerce site.

More ways to sell

Serve local customers in person and reach online buyers through the same solution.

Payment freedom

Choose the payment provider that fits your rates, service and contract preferences.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does an EPOS system do for books & stationery?

Find products by barcode or description, reserve customer orders and maintain a reliable stock position. EPOS Direct also gives you stock control, staff accountability and reporting designed around large searchable catalogues, special orders and bulk sales.

Can books & stationery sell online with the same EPOS solution?

Sell books, stationery, office supplies, gifts and online orders online through the included Magento ecommerce platform while EPOS and website stock stay connected.

Do I have to use a specific card payment provider?

No. EPOS Direct solutions give you freedom to choose your payment provider, so you can compare service, contract terms and transaction rates rather than being locked to one processor.

How much is the complete books & stationery EPOS package?

Complete packages start from as little as £999 + VAT. You pay once and own the system forever, with no monthly software fees. Package contents and current promotions can change, so check the homepage for the latest offers or request a tailored quote.

Ready to get the right EPOS for your books & stationery?

Call our team for a free consultation: 08000 336 888 (Mon–Fri 9am–5:30pm)

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James Watkins
EPOS Industry Specialist · Last reviewed: 17 October 2026