Department Sales Summary
Look into department sales performance with this report.
Written by Michael Cook
Updated at June 25th, 2025
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Department Sales Summary Report
What This Report Is
This report shows your daily sales for each department (like Candy, Alcohol, Health, etc.). It includes total sales, promotions, refunds, and net sales for a selected period.
Why It Matters
- Helps you track daily performance for each department
- Let’s you spot trends or sudden changes in sales
- Identifies refund issues or missed sales
- Useful for reviewing the success of promotions or discounts
What to Look For
Column |
What It Tells You |
What to Watch Out For |
Date |
The day the sales happened |
Check for missing or unusually low days |
Qty Sold |
Number of items sold |
Sudden drops may mean POS issues or low demand |
Amt Sold |
Total dollar value sold |
Watch for big changes up or down |
Promotion Amt |
Discounts given through promotions |
High values can affect your margins |
Refund Amt / Qty |
Items refunded and their dollar value |
Frequent refunds could mean product or pricing issues |
Net Sales |
Final sales after refunds and promotions |
This is your true sales total—watch trends here |
What to Do
- Investigate Drops: If a department’s sales suddenly fall, check POS, stock levels, or product issues
- Compare Days: Use daily data to find slow vs. busy days and adjust staffing or hours accordingly
- Watch Refunds: Frequent or high-dollar refunds should be reviewed—may be errors, fraud, or bad products
- Track Promotions: If you're running deals, use “Promotion Amt” to see how much discount was given and whether it led to more sales