--- title: Retail url: https://www.medius.com/customers/retail/ updated: 2026-08-07T14:21:15Z --- # AP automation for retail Keep your stores stocked and your back office in control. [Watch a demo](https://www.medius.com/watch-a-demo/ "Watch a demo") ## Smooth operations, strong margins, and happy customers Retail moves fast and can be tough with invoices and payments across in-store, online, click-and-collect, and drop-ship models. Add in supply chain delays, rising costs, labor shortages, and tariff pressures, and it’s no wonder AP teams are feeling the strain. AP automation can help by giving you the control and relief you need to keep things running smoothly. Manage costs - Manage costs - Simplify payments - Reduce errors & delays - Strengthen compliance and collaboration ### Manage costs across stores & channels - Track spend by store, region, or product category - Monitor inventory costs and seasonal fluctuations - Gain real-time visibility into spend across suppliers, stores, and product lines - Capture early payment discounts and prevent overpayments - Only pay for delivered goods to protect margins and cash flow **[Medius AP Automation](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-accounts-payable-automation/ "Medius Accounts Payable Automation")** **[Medius Analytics & Reporting](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-analytics/ "Medius Analytics")** ![Medius Analytics Cashflow Dashboard](https://www.medius.com/media/h5kb3f1k/analytics-cashflow-dashboard.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1daccb4760c0610) Enlarge Image ### Simplify supplier & vendor payments - Approve invoices from anywhere, in-store, office, or remotely. - Pay vendors securely using ACH, wire, or card options. - Track payment status in real time across all channels. - Reduce late payments and strengthen supplier trust. **[Medius Payments](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-payments/ "Medius Payments")** **[Medius Supplier Conversations](https://www.medius.com/solutions/supplier-conversations/ "Supplier Conversations")** ![Medius Payments](https://www.medius.com/media/kr5lco35/payments-autonomous-processing.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1dce87a44332950) Enlarge Image ### Reduce errors and prevent fraud - Auto-match invoices to purchase orders and deliveries - Detect duplicate or incorrect invoices before approvals - Speed up repetitive approvals with AI that learns from past activity - Boost team productivity by automating repetitive manual tasks and freeing AP staff to focus on strategic projects - Reduce bottlenecks and speed up invoice processing by up to 86% **[Medius Copilot](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-copilot/ "Medius Copilot")** **[Medius Fraud & Risk Detection](https://www.medius.com/solutions/fraud-risk-detection/ "Fraud & Risk Detection")** ![Medius Fraud & Risk Detection risk factors screen](https://www.medius.com/media/svwnl5rz/analytics-risk-factors-firestation-dashboard.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1daccb4a884b560) Enlarge Image ### Strengthen compliance and collaboration - Centralize approvals across all stores and finance teams - Maintain audit-ready records for every transaction - Ensure only qualified, approved suppliers are paid - Improve visibility and control to make smarter, compliant financial decisions **[Medius Compliance](https://www.medius.com/solutions/medius-accounts-payable-automation/compliance/ "Compliance")** **[Medius Fraud & Risk Detection](https://www.medius.com/solutions/fraud-risk-detection/ "Fraud & Risk Detection")** ![Medius Payments](https://www.medius.com/media/0pwltrxn/payments-prevent-errors-fraud.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1dce87a444307d0) Enlarge Image Previous Next ## What are top retail pain points and how can AP help? Find out in this quick, easy-to-read guide: A retailers guide to navigating AP automation benefits. Download now ![A retailers guide to navigating AP automation - guide cover](https://www.medius.com/media/4ztapv2l/resource-menu_retailers-guide-to-ap.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1dbbec33c0b3830) “Medius provided a huge benefit for the entire AP process from start to finish. It improved our lives substantially. The team had been operating in survival mode. But not anymore, thanks to Medius.” **Katie Robinson** Assistant Controller [See case study](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/shoe-sensation/ "Shoe Sensation") [![Shoe Sensation logo](https://www.medius.com/media/cnnlgkjf/shoe-sensation.webp?rmode=max&width=201&height=105)](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/shoe-sensation/ "Shoe Sensation") ## Why retail companies use Medius Handle complex, high-volume invoices with ease Ensure accurate, timely payments across suppliers and stores Gain insights into spend trends, cash flow, and performance benchmarks Seamlessly integrate with leading ERPs: Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Infor M3, Oracle NetSuite, JD Edwards, Iptor Support hybrid retail models, including brick-and-mortar, online, click-and-collect, and drop shipment ## Trusted by the biggest brands in retail. [!\[Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics logo\](https://www.medius.com/media/qx1hivgw/lush.png?width=372&height=210&v=1d9470c30f9d7c0)](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/lush-ap-automation/) [!\[Puma logo\](https://www.medius.com/media/3syn2tfd/puma.png?width=372&height=210&v=1d9329e0e353590)](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/puma-video/) [!\[Liberty London logo\](https://www.medius.com/media/yttp1c5d/liberty-london.png?width=372&height=210&v=1d93ce652d4e950)](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/liberty-london-ap-kpis/) [!\[Karl Lagerfeld logo\](https://www.medius.com/media/co5l5p4c/karl-lagerfeld.png?rmode=max&width=372&height=0&v=1d95e84c7bda990)](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/karl-lagerfeld/) [Discover More](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/?tag=6626 "Case Studies") ## See Medius in action Retail leaders rely on Medius to keep operations moving: ![couch icon](https://www.medius.com/media/fwhla22l/couch-fill-red.svg) A furniture retailer **saved NOK 5 million (USD 600K) annually** ![purse icon](https://www.medius.com/media/4asopx41/handbag-fill-red.svg) A fashion retailer **cut invoice processing from 2 weeks to less than 5 days** ![lipstick icon](https://www.medius.com/media/4ryjf24u/highlighter-circle-fill-red.svg) A leading cosmetic retailer **reaches 90% touchless capture rate** [See customer stories](https://www.medius.com/resources/case-studies/?tag=6626) ## Integration with ERPs for retail makes everything easier. [!\[Microsoft Dynamics logo\](https://www.medius.com/media/yxzlshtc/dynamics-small.png?rmode=max&width=186&height=0&v=1dcc774ebb95e00)](https://www.medius.com/solutions/for-your-erp/microsoft-dynamics/) [!\[SAP logo\](https://www.medius.com/media/c4cpxmrn/sap.png?rmode=max&width=186&height=0&v=1d93520ee7dfcc0)](https://www.medius.com/solutions/for-your-erp/sap/) [!\[Oracle Fusion logo\](https://www.medius.com/media/tntnci23/oracle-fusion-16x9.png?rmode=max&width=186&height=0&v=1dd2673a2856a90)](https://www.medius.com/solutions/for-your-erp/oracle-fusion/) [!\[Infor logo\](https://www.medius.com/media/vysnasrs/infor-16x9.png?rmode=max&width=186&height=0&v=1dcc774ebfcf6b0)](https://www.medius.com/solutions/for-your-erp/infor/) [!\[Oracle NetSuite\](https://www.medius.com/media/bxtgjl2r/built-for-oracle-netsuite-hybrid-suiteapp-padded.png?rmode=max&width=186&height=0&v=1daaaf759960960)](https://www.medius.com/solutions/for-your-erp/medius-for-netsuite/) [!\[JD Edwards logo\](https://www.medius.com/media/lleb0ibn/oracle-jde-16x9.png?rmode=max&width=186&height=0&v=1daa01b3ed30970)](https://www.medius.com/solutions/for-your-erp/jd-edwards/) [!\[iptor logo\](https://www.medius.com/media/zc1g1by0/iptor-image.png?rmode=max&width=186&height=0&v=1dad4bac7381d40)](https://www.medius.com/solutions/for-your-erp/iptor/) [!\[Yardi logo\](https://www.medius.com/media/kjycqfwr/yardi-16x9.png?rmode=max&width=186&height=0&v=1dcc774ec0dbf90)](https://www.medius.com/solutions/for-your-erp/yardi/) [ERP Connections](https://www.medius.com/solutions/for-your-erp/ "For your ERP") Resources to get you started. [7.29.2026 AP Automation Is Medius a good AP automation platform for retail companies?](https://www.medius.com/blog/medius-ap-automation-retail/) [7.30.2026 AP Automation How retail AP teams can handle invoice volume without hiring more people](https://www.medius.com/blog/how-retail-ap-teams-can-handle-invoice-volume-without-hiring-more-people/) [7.30.2026 AP Automation 3-way PO matching in retail: why it matters and how automation makes it work](https://www.medius.com/blog/3-way-po-matching-in-retail-why-it-matters-and-how-automation-makes-it-work/) [3.12.2026 Accounts Payable Managing high-volume AP in retail without sacrificing accuracy or supplier trust](https://www.medius.com/blog/managing-high-volume-ap-in-retail-without-sacrificing-accuracy-or-supplier-trust/) [3.2.2026 Accounts Payable Accounts payable metrics within the retail industry](https://www.medius.com/blog/ap-metrics-within-retail/) [On Demand Events and Webinars The Future of AP Automation and Retail](https://www.medius.com/resources/events-and-webinars/the-future-of-ap-automation-and-retail/) [3.9.2022 Accounts Payable (Retail) Frictionless commerce – how back-end operational efficiency impacts the buying experience](https://www.medius.com/blog/retail-frictionless-commerce-how-back-end-operational-efficiency-impacts-the-buying-experience/) [10.15.2020 Accounts Payable 3 Steps Retailers Can Take To Reclaim Control of Non-Merchandise Spending](https://www.medius.com/blog/3-steps-retailers-reclaim-non-merchandise-spending/) [9.30.2021 Accounts Payable 4 Ways AP Automation is Essential for Retail Companies](https://www.medius.com/blog/4-ways-ap-automation-is-essential-for-retail-companies/) [11.26.2020 Accounts Payable AP Automation for Retailers - How to Support the Busiest Season of the Year](https://www.medius.com/blog/accounts-payable-automation-retail-busy-season/) Previous Next [View more Resources](https://www.medius.com/resources/ "View more Resources") ## Ready to transform your AP? 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