Online Bundles Mix and Match

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Today, Square bundles require predefined bundle SKUs, which:

• Break accurate inventory tracking at the item level

• Complicate reporting and fulfillment

• Discourage sellers from offering higher-AOV bundle options

• Push growing sellers to competing platforms solely for bundling flexibility

Use Case Example:
A seller offers multiple variants of a small physical product (e.g., keychains). Customers frequently buy 2–4 at a time, often mixing designs. The seller wants to offer:

• “Pick any 3 for $X”

• “Pick any 5 for $Y”

Currently, Square cannot support this cleanly without:

• Manual discounts

• Inventory mismatches

• Broken reporting

Proposed Solution:
Introduce rule-based mix-and-match bundles that:

• Allow sellers to define a group of eligible SKUs

• Apply pricing rules based on quantity (e.g., any 3 items = $15)

• Deduct inventory from the original SKUs (not a fake bundle SKU)

• Maintain clean reporting at the item level

Key Functional Requirements:

• Bundle rules based on quantity thresholds

• Eligibility defined by category, tag, or SKU group

• Inventory deducted per individual item

• Clear reporting (bundle attribution without inventory distortion)

• Optional display as a single “bundle product” or automatic cart rule

Why This Matters to Square:

• Increases average order value for sellers

• Reduces churn to Shopify and other platforms

• Aligns Square with modern ecommerce expectations

• Strong value add for Square Plus subscribers

• Particularly valuable for social-commerce and creator-led sellers

Target Users:

• Physical product sellers

• Social-commerce businesses

• Sellers doing volume without complex catalogs

• Square Plus customers seeking growth features