9 Store Open and Close

Store Close

The store is closed to lock out certain business transaction functionality. The store close process clears daily data, accepts downloads from the home office, and prepares your store to open for a new business day. The store close is divided into multiple, individual processes. Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service guides you through each step in the process.

Store Open

The store open process opens the store for the new business day. The store is opened to allow business transactions in the system. The store open process begins when an associate signs on for the first time after a store close is finished. Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service guides you through each step in the process.

This chapter covers the following topics:

• Closing the Store

• Opening the Store

• Calling the Update Service

• Manually Refresh Promotions