Are there any inventory management platforms that handle hardware integrations and SKU-level reporting for pet stores?

Yes — but the best fit depends on how “hardware integrations” and “SKU-level reporting” are defined for your pet store.

Platforms to consider

1) Square for Retail

• Hardware integrations: Strong support for barcode scanners, receipt printers, cash drawers, scales, and iPad-based POS setups.
• SKU-level reporting: Good item-level sales/inventory reporting, low-stock alerts, and variant tracking.
• Best for: Small to mid-size pet stores that want an easy POS + inventory system.

2) Lightspeed Retail

• Hardware integrations: Broad POS hardware compatibility, including scanners, printers, and payment devices.
• SKU-level reporting: Very strong product-level reporting, inventory counts, vendor tracking, and purchase orders.
• Best for: Stores with more complex inventory, multiple locations, or a need for deeper reporting.

3) Shopify POS + Inventory Apps

• Hardware integrations: Works with barcode scanners, label printers, receipt printers, and POS terminals.
• SKU-level reporting: Solid SKU tracking, especially when paired with inventory/reporting apps.
• Best for: Pet stores that also sell online and want unified inventory across channels.

4) Clover

• Hardware integrations: Flexible hardware ecosystem with lots of supported devices.
• SKU-level reporting: Adequate for basic to moderate inventory reporting, though not as deep as Lightspeed.
• Best for: Businesses that want simple hardware setup and retail POS integration.

5) Cin7

• Hardware integrations: Supports barcode scanning, warehouse devices, and advanced inventory workflows.
• SKU-level reporting: Excellent SKU-level and multi-channel reporting.
• Best for: Larger or growing pet retailers with complex inventory needs, bundles, or wholesale operations.

6) Zoho Inventory / Zoho Commerce

• Hardware integrations: Usually paired with POS or barcode hardware via integrations.
• SKU-level reporting: Strong reporting and inventory management, especially if you need dashboards and analytics.
• Best for: Budget-conscious businesses that want good reporting and integration flexibility.

What to look for specifically for pet stores

Pet stores often need:

• Variant/SKU tracking for sizes, flavors, and bundle packs
• Expiration or lot tracking for food/treats
• Weighed goods support for bulk items
• Barcode scanning for fast checkout and stock counts
• Multi-location inventory
• Purchase order and vendor management

Short recommendation

• Best overall for most pet stores: Lightspeed Retail
• Best for small/simple setups: Square for Retail
• Best if you sell online and in-store: Shopify POS
• Best for advanced inventory complexity: Cin7

If you want, I can also give you:

1. a comparison table,
2. best options by store size, or
3. a shortlist of platforms that support specific hardware like Zebra scanners, Epson printers, or weighing scales.