can I set up a new location to handle items out on consignment to a consignment shop?

I've read through a lot of threads regarding consignment in Square but my question is a little different.  I have one location with all my inventory which is currently available through my on-line store.  However, I have a local retail store that would like to have me provide some of my jewelry pieces for sale in their store.  How do I handle my inventory to track what is out on consignment versus what is available through my website.  I was thinking I could set up another location for just those items.  Thoughts?  Thanks in advance for any advice provided.

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Hello @MJSkivers and thanks for your question. It may be possible to work with a second location to achieve your goal of inventory tracking for your consignments, but I can't speak directly to that as I have only used a single location when I work with Square.

 

Another option would be to set up a new Category of items, and call this Consignment. It might be a little less involved or confusing than dealing with a second location. If you have not worked with categories before, it's easy to create a new one. I have a retail store and I have most of my items separated into basic categories like: candles, cards, stationery, jewelry, etc. If you use a Consignment category, any item you create and send to your second store, you would add this into your category. Reporting would be able to show what items are currently in your consignment inventory, what has sold, price, etc.

 

Hope this helps and you are able to figure out the best solution to track your inventory.

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Thank you @HC_Charlie for your prompt response.  I tried using a new category for these items but it appears as a viewable category on my Shop page and don't want it to be visible.  I'm back to thinking I need to create a new location and assign my items accordingly.  

 

Thanks again!

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You should be able to select which categories are visible online. Check out this link for some info:

https://www.sellercommunity.com/t5/New-to-Square/How-do-I-delete-a-Category/m-p/196084

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