# Bottle shop step 1: settings and locations

> Add your liquor stores as locations and switch on sub-units, expiry dates, lot numbers, reward points and the modules a bottle shop uses.

Source: https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/bottle-shop/step-1-settings-and-locations/  
Last updated: 2026-10-30  
Product: SmartPOS Hub (https://smartposhub.com)

Before you load bottles, set up where you sell and the switches a liquor business needs: sub-units for cases, expiry and lots for beer freshness, and the modules for ID checks and online orders.

## Before you start

- You can sign in as the owner or an admin.
- You know which stores have their own stock.

## Add your stores

1. Open **Settings › Business Locations** and edit the first location or click **Add**.
2. Enter the store name, address and phone, which print on receipts.
3. Choose the invoice scheme and layouts. Add your licence number to the receipt footer in the invoice layout if your rules require it.
4. Save. Repeat for each store.

## Business settings

Open **Settings › Business Settings**, change these, then click **Update Settings**.

| Tab | Setting | Why |
|---|---|---|
| **Product** | **Enable Sub Units** | Bottles and cases ([step 2](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/bottle-shop/step-2-bottles-cases-and-packs/)) |
| **Product** | **Enable Product Expiry** | Best-before dates on beer and mixers |
| **Product** | **Enable Brands** | Producers and distilleries |
| **Purchases** | **Enable Lot number** | Trace deliveries and vintages |
| **Reward Point Settings** | **Enable Reward Point** | Loyalty points for members |

## Modules

On the **Modules** tab of **Settings › Business Settings**:

- **Order options & personalisation**: age checks at the till ([step 3](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/bottle-shop/step-3-age-restricted-sales/)) and engraved gift bottles.
- **Website & online store** and **Shopper app & Scan & Go**: online orders and self-scanning, with age confirmation.
- **Customer & partner portal**: restaurants and caterers see their invoices and balance.

A module your plan does not include shows as a greyed card **Not in your plan** with **See plans**.

**Caution:** 
SmartPOS Hub helps you record ID checks but does not enforce local licensing rules such as sales hours or quantity limits. Your staff remain responsible for refusing sales.

Next: [step 2: bottles, cases and packs](https://docs.smartposhub.com/business-types/bottle-shop/step-2-bottles-cases-and-packs/).

  - [Business locations](https://docs.smartposhub.com/start/locations/)
  - [Business settings](https://docs.smartposhub.com/start/business-settings/)
  - [Reward points](https://docs.smartposhub.com/customers/reward-points/)

## Frequently asked questions

### Do I need expiry dates for liquor?

Spirits and most wine don't expire, but beer, cider, ready-to-drink cans and mixers have best-before dates. Turn on Enable Product Expiry if you want to see what is going out of date.

### What are lot numbers for in a bottle shop?

To trace a delivery or vintage, for example a batch of IPA canned on a given date. Turn on Enable Lot number on the Purchases tab.

### Which modules are useful?

Order options & personalisation for ID checks, Customer & partner portal for trade customers, Website & online store and Shopper app & Scan & Go for online orders.

### Can each store have different opening hours for alcohol sales?

SmartPOS Hub does not block sales by time of day. Follow your licence hours with your till routine.

### Should I turn on reward points?

If you run a loyalty program. Enable Reward Point is in Business Settings; points apply to customers you pick on the sale.