Retail Edge will allow Retailer direct access to EDI invoices from certain jewellery suppliers. This will allow you to download invoices quickly and easily giving you more time to manage your business.

The first step in getting Retail Edge is to apply for the system. Please send an to support@towersystems.com.au with the subject Retail Edge and the following information:

  • Full Business Name
  • Buying Group
  • Buying Group Member Number
  • Contact Person
  • Contact Details
  • Email Address

Once your account is activated by Retail Edge, they will e-mail you your account details and a list of suppliers that provide electronic invoices. Contact these suppliers directly with your account details to begin receiving invoices from them.

System Setup

  1. From the main screen of Retailer, click on Setup -> System.
  2. In the SAN Number field, enter the Retailer Number supplied with your Retail Edge account.
  3. Click Save then Close.

EDI Setup

  1. Click on Setup -> EDI and use the arrows to find the system labelled RETAILEDGE.
  2. Click on the small yellow folder next to Intray. Navigate to C:\EDI\RetailEdge\In and click OK when finished.
  3. In Inbound File Extension, ensure it is set to INV=.xml
  4. Click on the small yellow folder next to Outtray. Navigate to C:\EDI\RetailEdge\Out and click OK when finished.
  5. In Outbound File Extension, ensure it is set to ORD=
  6. Click on the small yellow folder next to Backup Intray. Navigate to C:\EDI\RetailEdge\Bupin and click OK when finished.
  7. Click on the small yellow folder next to Backup Outtray. Navigate to C:\EDI\RetailEdge\Bupout and click OK when finished.
  8. Click Save.
  9. Click on the File Transfer tab.
  10. Next to Files are to be sent and received by, select Third Party Application.
  11. Click Save.
  12. Click on the Utilities tab.
  13. Tick the box labelled Enable this EDI system.
  14. Click Save.
  15. Click on the Remote Server Settings tab.
  16. In Server Type, select RetailEdge SOAP Server.
  17. In Server Name, type www.retailedgeconsultants.com
  18. In Client ID, type the GUID Number sent to you by Retail Edge.
  19. In Password, type the password sent to you by Retail Edge.
  20. In Security Hash, type in the eInvoice number sent to you by Retail Edge.
  21. Click on the Check Comms button to test the connection.
  22. Click on Save then Close.

Supplier Setup

  1. From the main screen of Retailer click on Stock -> Suppliers and Departments
  2. Click on the Suppliers tab.
  3. Click on the magnifying glass to access the Find Supplier Screen and double-click on one of your Retail Edge suppliers.
  4. Click on the EDI tab.
  5. Click on EDI Systems and tick RETAILEDGE.
  6. Click OK.
  7. In RetailEdge Supplier Number, enter the ISS Code that corresponds to the appropriate supplier from the PDF form attached at the bottom of this article.
  8. Click Save.
  9. Repeat steps 3-8 for all your Retail Edge suppliers.