Sounds like a fairytale story, right? World leaders coming together, agreeing on something, and actually making everyone’s lives easier? Well, believe it or not, that’s exactly what’s happened in the furniture and bed retail world – and there’s not a unicorn or magic wand in sight.
We’re talking about the unique integration between RetailSystem, the world’s leading furniture retail software, and QuickBooks Online, the accounting platform built on world-leading technology but tailored specifically for our industry. Put simply: it’s the perfect pairing for retailers who want their showroom and back office finally speaking the same language.
For years, RetailSystem has been the trusted companion of furniture and bed retailers who need a system that actually understands how their business works. From managing special orders to handling customer deposits, processing deliveries, chasing suppliers, and keeping the sales team moving-RetailSystem has always been the backbone supporting the day-to-day reality of running a busy store.
But let’s be honest: even the best retail operation still hits a wall when the accounts don’t match, when data needs to be manually typed (again), or when the month-end scramble sends everyone into hiding. That’s where FurnitureBooks comes in – built on world-leading accounting foundations but shaped specifically for our trade. It knows the difference between a bed frame and a sofa, understands lead times, handles split payments without blinking, and deals with deliveries and supplier chains the way furniture retailers actually experience them.
And then there’s Maria Ayley the unsung hero of this integration story. Maria has worked closely with retailers, listening to the real-world challenges they face every day. She’s played a crucial role in shaping the link between RetailSystem and FurnitureBooks so that it actually works the way retailers need it to. Thanks to her understanding of the industry (and her refusal to accept “that’s just how it’s always been done”), the integration feels natural, seamless, and-dare we say it-easy.
The result? Something many retailers thought they’d never see: the shop floor and the accounts team finally getting along. Orders, deposits, payments, credits, and supplier invoices now move between systems automatically. No more late-night manual entry. No more crossed wires. No more month-end panic.
Instead, retailers are getting real-time clarity, cleaner books, fewer errors, and more time to focus on what actually grows their business-great customer experiences, well-trained teams, standout products, and a showroom that keeps people coming back.
This isn’t just clever software. It’s a proper industry solution created by leaders who understand what furniture and bed retailers really need. And it proves a simple truth: when world leaders unite-even in software-good things happen.
No fairytale. Just smarter retailing, powered by RetailSystem and FurnitureBooks.
