Gearfire, a leading provider of retail technology solutions for the shooting sports industry, is excited to announce the integration of its AXIS™ Point of Sale (POS) system with Sports South's innovative 'Smart Order' program. This collaboration transforms the operations of participating retailers by streamlining the replenishment processes and centralizing purchase order management.

The Smart Order program, developed by Sports South, takes the guesswork out of inventory management by monitoring real-time stock levels, analyzing historical sales data, and generating customized orders tailored to each retailer's needs. This ensures optimal inventory levels, reduces stockouts, and avoids overstocking—all while saving time and minimizing manual effort. With Smart Order, dealers can focus on serving customers and growing their business, confident that their inventory is always aligned with demand.

Enhanced Integration Highlights

• Automated Inventory Replenishment: The integration with AXIS™ enables retailers to seamlessly send inventory and sales data directly to the Smart Order program. This data is analyzed to create personalized order recommendations based on inventory trends and forecasts. Retailers can easily review, adjust, and approve these optimized orders with just a few clicks on the Sports South Warehouse portal, ensuring shelves are stocked with the right products at the right time.

• Purchase Order and Item Syncing: The enhanced integration allows AXIS™ to import all purchase orders (POs) housed in the Sports South Warehouse portal. This includes POs generated by the Smart Order program, as well as those initiated over the phone with Sales Representatives or manually created through the Sports South website. Additionally, if an imported PO contains products not yet defined in AXIS™, the system automatically creates new item entries, ensuring inventory accuracy and simplifying the receiving process.

“The upgraded integration between AXIS™ POS and Sports South represents a significant leap forward for our shared customers,” said Angie Larson, AXIS Product Owner. “With AXIS working seamlessly with Sports South’s Smart Order program, retailers can handle inventory and orders faster and easier than ever. It’s all about saving time, cutting down on mistakes, and making sure they always have the right products on hand to keep their customers happy and drive sales.”

Experience the Innovation at SHOT Show 2025

The enhanced integration between AXIS™ POS and Sports South’s Smart Order program will be showcased at SHOT Show, taking place January 23-26, 2025, at the Venetian Convention Center in Las Vegas. Visit Gearfire at booth #11255 to see live demonstrations and discover how this integration saves time and money.

Robin Oke, Director of Business Development at Sports South, will be at the Gearfire booth on Tuesday, January 23, from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM, and Wednesday, January 24, from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, to discuss the program and answer questions directly.

Don’t miss this opportunity to experience firsthand how Gearfire and Sports South are transforming retail technology for the shooting sports industry.

About Gearfire

Since 2012, Gearfire has been at the forefront of providing comprehensive software solutions designed to empower firearms retailers and shooting range operators by addressing their complex regulatory challenges and operational needs. Seamlessly integrating e-commerce, point of sale (POS), range management, credit card processing and consumer financing services, Gearfire provides a true end-to-end technology solution for businesses to confidently navigate the modern shooting sports landscape with efficiency and profitability. For more information, visit gogearfire.com.

About Sports South

Founded in 1841, Sports South is the country’s oldest and largest single-source distributor of firearms, ammunition, and shooting sports accessories. With a reputation built on exceptional service, Sports South offers retailers a comprehensive inventory of products from top brands, competitive pricing, and reliable distribution. For more information, visit www.theshootingwarehouse.com