AI-Powered E-commerce and Inventory Software for NZ Retailers
Custom-built software for NZ retail shops and online stores. Manage inventory, automate product content, and boost customer engagement. AI-powered, delivered in 48 hours, from $399.
Why Retail & E-commerce Businesses Need Smarter Software
NZ retailers face a unique challenge: competing with global e-commerce giants while maintaining a personal, local touch. Whether you run a boutique in Ponsonby or an online store on Shopify, managing inventory across channels, creating product content, and keeping customers engaged takes more time than selling does. Custom AI-powered software automates the repetitive work so you can focus on what makes your store special.
Product Content Takes Forever
Writing SEO-friendly descriptions, taking photos, and updating listings across Shopify, Trade Me, and social media for 100+ products is a full-time job.
Inventory Out of Sync
Stock levels differ between your website, POS, and marketplace listings. Overselling damages customer trust; overstocking ties up cash.
Customer Retention Is Hard
You acquire customers through ads and social media, but without automated follow-up, most never come back after their first purchase.
What an effective website looks like for this industry
Based on real NZ industry research, sampled from 3 to 5 live websites in this industry plus the relevant regulator and association sources.
What it must do
- ✓Product catalog with high-quality photos (front, back, on-model, plus a detail shot)
- ✓Cart and checkout supporting Afterpay, Laybuy, Zip, Apple Pay, Google Pay alongside Stripe
- ✓Shipping rate calculator with rural / urban distinction (NZ Post rural surcharge)
- ✓Search and filtered category navigation for stores over 50 SKUs
- ✓Click and collect / find in store with address and hours visible from homepage
- ✓Trust block on every product page: free shipping over $X, easy returns, NZ-owned, secure checkout
- ✓Email capture for new arrivals or 10% off first order, integrated with Mailchimp or Klaviyo
Recommended package
Online Payments Website (Store)
$399+
Retail without checkout isn't really retail. Store ships a Stripe-backed catalog, Afterpay / Laybuy / Apple Pay, NZ Post rural-vs-urban shipping calculator, click and collect, and email capture. The brochure tier ($199) belongs only to trade-only suppliers; everyone with stock to move sells.
Trust signals NZ customers expect
- GST registration disclosure ('GST included' on NZD prices, required if turnover > NZD 60,000/year)
- Consumer Guarantees Act 1993 returns / repairs / replacements policy
- Fair Trading Act compliance, no misleading 'was / now' sale pricing
- Privacy Act 2020 statement linked from footer
- NZ-owned / Made in NZ badge or 'shipped from Auckland' line
- Stripe / Shopify secure payment, NZ Post Tracked, returns guaranteed badges
Why this matters
Stop losing sales to Instagram DMs. Get a real checkout your customers can use at midnight. Your customers want to pay with Afterpay; we make sure they can, in a $399 store live in 48 hours.
Custom Software Built for Retail & E-commerce
We use AI to rapidly build custom tools tailored to your business. Not generic SaaS, but software designed specifically for how you work.
Product Description Writer
AI generates SEO-friendly product descriptions from your notes and photos. You review and publish.
Social Commerce Content
Product posts, stories, and seasonal campaigns drafted from your catalogue, ready for your approval.
Shopping Assistant Bot
Website chatbot that helps customers find products, check availability, and answer common questions.
Customer Email Campaigns
New arrivals, sale announcements, and personalised recommendations, AI-drafted, human-approved.
Review & Feedback Collection
Post-purchase review requests and feedback surveys, automated and optimised for response rates.
SEO & Google Shopping
Optimise product listings for Google Search and Shopping with AI-generated metadata and descriptions.
Custom Software Without the Custom Price Tag
Traditional custom development costs tens of thousands and takes months. We use AI to compress that into 48 hours, making bespoke software accessible to every small business.
What AI Can Do for Your Business
Each scenario is based on real NZ industry research, examining what existing tools already solve and where AI fills the gap.
Your Store Closes at 5pm. Your Customers Don't.
How AI handles product questions, stock checks, and purchase guidance after hours, so you stop losing sales to silence.
Read scenarioPosting When You Remember Isn't a Strategy
How AI turns your actual inventory into a weekly content plan, so you stop scrambling for ideas and start moving stock that matters.
Read scenarioProfessional Product Photos Without the $2,000 Photo Shoot
An AI tool that turns basic phone photos into polished lifestyle and studio product shots, so small retailers can look as good as the big brands online.
Read scenario600 Products. Generic Descriptions. Zero SEO.
How AI generates unique, NZ-localised product descriptions at scale, so your Shopify store stops losing to competitors who write better copy.
Read scenarioYou're Selling Plenty. You Just Don't Know What's Actually Profitable.
How AI synthesises data from Shopify, Xero, and your marketing channels into a weekly briefing, so you stop guessing and start making decisions.
Read scenarioThe Customer Wants a Refund. Your Staff Don't Know the Law.
How AI helps you handle returns consistently and in line with the Consumer Guarantees Act, so every customer gets a fair outcome and you stay compliant.
Read scenarioWe Work Best With Businesses Like Yours
Our services are designed for small-to-medium businesses who want AI efficiency with proper controls.
- Retail shops, boutiques, or online stores
- Selling on Shopify, WooCommerce, or in-store POS
- Managing 50+ product SKUs with frequent updates
- Want to improve online visibility and sales
- Need better customer communication and retention
What We Don't Do, By Design
These boundaries exist to protect you and your customers.
- AI won't process payments or access financial data
- AI won't auto-publish product changes without review
- AI won't make false claims about products or inventory
- AI won't share customer data between platforms
These boundaries protect your customers and your compliance with consumer law.
Built for NZ Retail
Our workflows respect the Consumer Guarantees Act, Fair Trading Act, and Privacy Act requirements for retail businesses.
Consumer Guarantees Act
Product descriptions and marketing reviewed for accuracy and CGA compliance.
Fair Trading Act
AI-generated content checked for misleading claims or pricing errors.
Privacy Act
Customer data from online and in-store transactions secured appropriately.
Let's Grow Your Sales
Book a 45-minute review and we'll show you how AI can help you sell more with better content, reviews, and customer engagement.