Merchcast is a live merchandise management platform built for touring artists, combining real-time inventory tracking, a mobile-optimized POS system, and sales analytics in one place. The platform enables artists and their teams to run merch tables from any device, process payments via cash, Square, or Venmo, and forecast reorders based on venue-specific performance data. Designed for the road, it replaces spreadsheets and complicated hardware with a streamlined, tour-focused workflow.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Touring artists and their teams typically manage merchandise sales using spreadsheets, manual counts, and generic retail tools that are not designed for life on the road. This fragmented approach leads to inaccurate stock levels, missed reorder opportunities, and slow point-of-sale transactions during high-traffic show moments, ultimately leaving money on the table.
Solution
Merchcast provides an all-in-one merchandise management platform tailored for touring artists, combining inventory tracking, a professional POS interface, and sales analytics in a single mobile-friendly system. The platform allows users to set up in minuteshydrated and track stock levels in real time, manage sizes and variants, and receive alerts when items run low. Its POS system supports cash, Square, and Venmo payments, enabling fast transactions at the merch table from any device. A built-in tour management module lets artists organize shows by date and location, track performance across venues, and use integrated forecasting tools to optimize reorder decisions.
Target Audience
Primary customers are touring musicians, their merch managers, and small entertainment teams who need a streamlined, mobile-friendly way to manage merchandise sales and inventory while on the road.
Features
- Real-time inventory tracking with management of sizes, variants, and low-stock alerts
- Mobile-optimized POS interface supporting cash, Square, and Venmo payments
- Sales analytics dashboard with comprehensive reporting and reorder forecasting tools
- Tour management features to organize shows by date and location and compare venue performance
- Integrated customer management and communication tools for building and maintaining fan relationships
- Responsive design that works on any device without complicated hardware setups