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Retailers

Get Your Website and Mobile App

Launch with a template or custom design, synced to your POS. Attract customers with your website and turn them into regulars with your app.

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Built for Alcohol Retailers

Seamless POS Integration

Your inventory, pricing, and orders sync automatically between your POS and online store. Sell a bottle in-store and your website updates. Take an online order and it appears in your POS. No manual work, no spreadsheets.

Flexible Design That Grows With You

Start fast with a template or build a fully custom brand. Launch in days with pre-built templates and no coding required, or work with our design team for a completely custom site. You get a professional presence that scales as you grow.

One Platform, Everything Connected

Your website, app, and POS work as one unified system. Manage your entire online business from a single dashboard—no juggling multiple tools or platforms.

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Your Website: Built to Bring Customers In

Get discovered by new customers and sell around the clock

Your website is your digital storefront, designed to show up on Google when local customers search for what you carry.

  • Launch fast with templates: Go live in days with our proven templates and easy-to-use editor. Build a professional store without writing a single line of code.
  • Scale with custom design: Need full brand control? Pro and Expert plans include custom design tools to build exactly what you want. Or work with our design team for a completely custom build.
  • Rank higher on Google: Your site is built for speed and optimized for search from day one. Basic SEO tools are included in every plan, with advanced features available as you grow.

Your App: Built to Keep Customers Coming Back

Turn one-time buyers into regulars who order again and again

Your app puts your store directly in customers' pockets, making it effortless for them to reorder and stay connected.

  • Make repeat purchases easy: Give customers a personalized experience where they can track orders, view purchase history, and access exclusive deals. The simpler you make it to buy, the more often they'll return.
  • Reach customers instantly: Send push notifications about sales, new arrivals, or restocked favorites in real-time. Link notifications directly to products or special offers to drive immediate purchases.
  • Launch your branded app without hassle: Custom mobile apps are included with Pro and Expert plans. We handle Google Play submission and guide you through Apple's setup to get you live in both app stores.

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Web, App, and Store: All Working Together

Build a business that grows on its own

Your website, mobile app, and in-store POS work as one unified system to strengthen your most profitable sales channel: direct customers.

  • The customer journey that builds loyalty: A shopper discovers you on Google and places an order. You offer them your app for exclusive deals. They download it, get a push notification about a new arrival, and visit your store to pick it up. Each interaction leads to the next.
  • Your customers, your data, your growth: Every sale builds your own customer base. Instead of depending on third-party platforms that control the relationship and take a commission, you own the connection from first click to repeat purchase. Turn one-time buyers into regulars who come directly to you.
  • One platform, zero juggling: Your inventory, pricing, and orders stay in sync everywhere. Sell a bottle in-store and your website updates automatically. Receive an online order and it flows straight to your POS. You run one business, not three separate systems.

Ready to grow your store?

Sign up to learn how City Hive can help your business, or book a demo to see the platform in action.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. All three plans (Standard, Pro, and Expert) include a custom website. The mobile app is available starting with the Pro plan if you want to add it later.

If you already own a domain, your site can go live within 24–48 hours once you grant City Hive access to manage it. After launch, allow up to 24 hours for your full inventory to sync from your POS.

It's drag-and-drop. No coding required. Customize your layout, colors, and content using visual tools. For emails and pop-ups, simply drag elements where you want them. Everything is designed for store owners, not developers.

No. Most tasks like managing orders, updating store hours, and running marketing campaigns happen directly in your dashboard. The only time you'd need technical knowledge is if you choose to manually configure your domain settings instead of letting us handle it. Advanced design tools are available with Pro and Expert plans.

Yes. City Hive works with every POS system. Inventory and pricing sync automatically across all plans. Cloud-based systems connect by granting access. On-premise systems require a quick 15–30 minute setup call with our team. Two-way order sync (where online orders flow back to your POS) is available with the Expert plan.

You need a Pro or Expert plan. For the Apple App Store, you'll need to enroll in Apple's Developer Program ($99/year) and obtain a DUNS number. We handle the technical submission to both Apple and Google Play once you grant us access. The setup process includes a verification call with Apple.

Standard is $99/month (includes 1,000 contacts). Pro is $149/month (includes 5,000 contacts). Expert is $699/month (includes 10,000 contacts). All plans charge transaction fees. Your monthly invoice includes your base plan plus any add-ons, delivery fees, or SMS costs.

Basic tools like newsletter signup and abandoned cart emails are included in all plans. Advanced marketing including email campaigns, SMS, and push notifications starts with the Pro plan. SMS messages cost 1.8 cents each and are billed monthly based on usage.

Yes, with any plan. If you already own a domain through GoDaddy, Squarespace, or another registrar, grant City Hive access to manage it and we'll get you live within 24–48 hours. If you prefer to manage DNS yourself, you'll need to manually update your A records and CNAME record to point to City Hive.

Yes. Every City Hive site is built to be fast and mobile-responsive. Your site automatically adapts to phones, tablets, and desktops. You can also upload mobile-optimized images to ensure your site looks great on smaller screens.

Yes. City Hive integrates with DoorDash, Grubhub, and many more. Orders from these platforms appear directly in your City Hive dashboard alongside your website orders, so you can manage everything in one place.

You can update your design anytime. Change colors, banners, and basic branding from your dashboard. Pro and Expert plans unlock advanced design tools to create custom pages and edit your navigation menu. For major redesigns, contact your account manager about custom design services.