Managing stock in an optical store isn’t always as straightforward as it sounds. Whether it’s frames, lenses, cleaning solutions or accessories, keeping the right balance between supply and demand is critical. Too little stock can lead to missed sales, while too much leads to cash tied up and expired products gathering dust. That’s where Glasson.app steps in. Designed specifically with opticians in mind, it offers an intuitive solution to one of the most overlooked challenges in retail optics: smart stock control.
From Guesswork to Precision
Many optical stores still rely on manual inventory tracking, spreadsheets or outdated systems. These methods are prone to error, especially when you’re juggling hundreds of SKUs across styles, sizes, colours and brands. Glasson helps turn this chaos into clarity.
Its inventory system gives you a real-time view of what’s in stock, what’s running low and what’s not moving at all. That means no more second-guessing what to reorder — you’ll have the data right in front of you. This powerful visibility eliminates the common frustrations of inventory management, saving both time and resources while increasing accuracy across your entire operation.
Stop Overstocking What Doesn’t Sell
It’s easy to over-order when you’re trying to anticipate demand. But in reality, some items just don’t sell as expected — and they end up sitting on the shelf, taking up space and losing value. Glasson’s reporting tools show you exactly which items have been stagnant for weeks or even months, allowing you to take action.
With clear insights into slow-moving inventory, you can adjust future orders, offer timely promotions, or reallocate space to better-performing stock. Less waste, more movement. The platform’s intelligent analytics help identify seasonal patterns and customer preferences, enabling smarter purchasing decisions that align perfectly with your unique market demands.
Keep Bestsellers in Stock
Just as important as reducing excess is making sure your top-selling frames and lenses are always available. Glasson automatically flags popular items when they drop below a defined threshold, so you can reorder before you run out.
This reduces the risk of missed sales and customer frustration — especially when a customer comes in asking for “that exact frame” you just sold out of. To learn more about Glasson’s inventory management features, check out our page, here: https://www.glasson.app/inventory/
Smarter Purchasing Decisions
Glasson doesn’t just tell you what’s low — it helps you understand what’s working. The system links stock performance with sales data, allowing you to spot patterns across seasons, customer types or even locations (if you manage more than one store).
With this information, your purchasing becomes less reactive and more strategic. Instead of guessing, you’re buying what people are actually looking for — and avoiding overstock on items that might’ve looked appealing in a catalogue, but didn’t perform on the shelf. The platform’s advanced forecasting algorithms can even suggest optimal order quantities based on historical sales data and current market trends.
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Track Usage and Expiry
For stores that stock contact lenses, solutions or seasonal promotions, expiry dates are another concern. Glasson keeps tabs on expiry timelines and sends alerts when stock is approaching the end of its life. This lets you act early — whether that means running a discount or simply rotating the shelf.
It’s a small feature, but one that can prevent waste, protect your bottom line, and ensure customers are never given out-of-date products. The system also maintains a complete audit trail of all inventory movements, providing valuable insights for compliance, accounting, and long-term business planning.
Easy for Teams to Use
Stock management often falls to whoever is free — and not everyone in your team is a logistics expert. Glasson’s clean, easy-to-understand interface makes it simple for anyone to log stock changes, check availability or receive goods. With role-based permissions, you can also control who can make edits, who can view reports and who’s notified when something runs low.
The result? Fewer mistakes, smoother handovers, and a team that feels more in control. The intuitive mobile interface allows staff to manage inventory on the go, making stocktakes faster and more accurate while providing real-time updates across all connected devices.
Built to Scale With You
Whether you’re a small boutique or a multi-location chain, Glasson adapts to your workflow. It grows with you, offering multi-store visibility, consolidated reporting and category-level insights — without the complexity of bulky enterprise systems. If you’re just starting out, you can begin with the basics and layer on more advanced tools as needed.
The Bottom Line
Inventory waste doesn’t just hurt margins — it drains time and energy. With Glasson.app, opticians can take a proactive approach to stock control, ensuring they always have the right products, at the right time, in the right quantity.
By simplifying day-to-day inventory tasks and turning sales data into smart purchasing decisions, Glasson gives optical stores the tools they need to reduce waste, improve turnover, and operate with confidence.