About LightMarket
LightMarket is a South African lighting, electrical, and solar retailer and wholesaler serving both retail and trade customers nationwide. They supply LED lighting, electrical components, solar systems, and smart home products for homes, businesses, and trade projects, alongside their own brands like Bing Light and AfriSolar built for quality and value. As a family run business with decades of experience, LightMarket has grown through trust, technical expertise, and long term customer relationships, with a strong focus on innovation and scalable systems as they expand across South Africa.
The Challenge
With multiple branches and a wide product range, keeping stock accurate, tracking performance, and aligning systems across locations became harder. They needed a solution that could support growth without adding complexity.
How Hike Helps
It gives LightMarket one connected view of the business, making it easier to manage branches, track performance, and stay organised as they grow.
These are the features LightMarket values the most:
- Branch wide visibility Every location is connected, making it easy to oversee performance across the network.
- Live stock control Inventory updates instantly, helping teams manage fast moving and technical products with confidence.
- Performance tracking Clear reports show sales, margins, and growth without complicated data.
- Seamless integrations Connects with tools like Shopify and Xero so sales, stock, and accounts stay in sync.
- Anywhere access Being cloud based means managers can check in on the business anytime, from anywhere.
The Result
LightMarket now runs with structure and confidence. Teams work more smoothly, leaders make faster decisions, and customers get reliable service every time. With the right systems in place, LightMarket is set to keep expanding and shaping the future of lighting and energy solutions in South Africa.
About Mondo
Mondo Clothing is one of Nigeria’s most respected fashion brands, known for premium menswear and modern style. With multiple stores across major cities, Mondo serves customers who value quality, confidence, and consistency. Founded as a single store focused on quality and service, the brand has grown into a multi location business trusted by thousands every month. As Mondo expanded, more products, more staff, and more customers meant operations had to become smarter and more connected.
The Challenge
Managing stock across stores, tracking sales accurately, and keeping checkout fast became harder as Mondo expanded. Each location felt disconnected, and getting clear reports took time.
How Hike Helps
It brings all of Mondo’s stores into one system, fixing disconnected operations, slow reporting, and long checkout times. Everything updates in real time, giving the team control, clarity, and speed across every location.
These are the features Mondo values the most:
- Multi store control in real time All locations run on one system. Sales, stock, and staff activity update instantly, giving managers a clear view of every store at once.
- Live inventory tracking Stock is always accurate. Mondo sees what’s selling fast, moves items between stores easily, and avoids running out or overstocking.
- Faster checkout Billing is quick and smooth, even at peak hours. Shorter lines mean better customer experience and more sales.
- Simple for staff Easy to learn and easy to use, helping staff work faster with fewer mistakes.
- Clear useful reports Real time insights on sales, products, and staff help Mondo plan better and grow smarter.
The Result
Today, Mondo operates as one strong, connected brand. Customers enjoy faster service, staff work with confidence, and managers make decisions using live data. With the right system behind them, Mondo is set to keep growing, serving more customers, and leading the fashion retail space in Nigeria.
Cafe & Coffee Shop POS
A point of sale system built for cafes managing high-frequency orders, counter service, and repeat customers throughout busy trading days.
Counter & Order Management
Handle High-Volume Cafe Orders Smoothly
Cafes require fast order handling and clear tracking to keep counters moving during morning rushes and peak hours.
- Process counter orders quickly and accurately
- Track open orders clearly at counter
- Modify orders without slowing service
- Reduce missed or incorrect items
Clear order handling keeps queues moving and improves service speed during busy cafe periods.
Fast & Simple Checkout
Serve Customers Without Delays
Quick checkout is essential for cafes handling frequent small transactions throughout the day.
- Accept cash card and digital payments
- Support tap and mobile wallets
- Apply discounts and loyalty rewards
- Generate receipts instantly for customers
Faster checkout improves customer flow and reduces congestion during peak service times.
Menu & Modifier Control
Manage Coffee Menus With Ease
Cafe menus rely on modifiers and customisations that must be managed accurately without slowing staff.
- Manage drink sizes and milk options
- Control modifiers and add ons
- Update pricing and specials instantly
- Maintain menu consistency always
Simple menu control reduces staff errors and keeps orders accurate during busy service periods.
Kitchen & Barista Coordination
Keep Orders Flowing Smoothly
Efficient cafes depend on clear communication between front counter staff and baristas during service.
- Send orders directly to preparation screens
- Track preparation status in real time
- Reduce verbal communication errors
- Improve order accuracy consistently
Better coordination improves drink turnaround times and overall customer satisfaction.
Customer Loyalty & Profiles
Encourage Repeat Cafe Visits
Cafes rely heavily on repeat customers and consistent daily visits.
- Track customer purchase history clearly
- Reward repeat visits with loyalty
- Support personalised offers easily
- Build long term customer relationships
Stronger loyalty programs increase repeat traffic and predictable daily revenue.
Cafe Sales Reporting
Understand Daily Performance Clearly
Sales reporting helps cafe owners monitor performance and plan staffing and inventory effectively.
- Track daily and hourly sales
- Identify best selling menu items
- Monitor staff performance trends
- Improve ordering and staffing decisions
Clear insights support smoother operations and sustainable cafe growth long term.
In the cloud, on any device.
Hike works on any device. Use iPad, PC or Mac to sell in-store and fire up our iPad register app to sell on-the-go and at events.
Hike Cloud POS on PC
Use Hike POS on any computer with a web browser.
Hike on any tablet device
Use Hike on any tablet device with a web browser.
Hike iPad app
Access Hike on iPad using our native iPad POS register app.
Hike on Android tablet
Android app coming soon! Hike will soon be available on Google Play!
Android POS System with everything you need.
The all-in-one retail platform.
Android POS app
Use Hike on a tablet with our native Android app. Set it up with retail hardware that suits your store design and counter size.
It’s mobile
Don’t stay chained to your store counter. Serve customers on the shop floor and sell on the go with Hike’s Android app.
Works offline
Continue selling even when offline. Your POS works both online & offline. No internet dependency!
Inventory with your Android POS
Easily create and manage your product details with variant-level inventory tracking.
Multiple payment types
Accept cash, card, gift cards, or sell ‘on account’. Hike works with leading payment providers globally.
Deals, loyalty, and gift cards
Grow your business with customer-centric features like special deals, gift cards, and loyalty programs.
Getting started with Hike cloud POS is easy
With powerful data import features, rich support articles and 24/7 support, Hike makes it easier to move your business on the cloud.
Add or import
Add or import your products, suppliers and customer profiles easily. Once added, your catalog is available for all outlets. You can customize if specific products are not be visible for specific outlets.
Customize your cloud POS
Hike cloud POS is fully customizable. Set your own currency, time-zone, language and even custom tax rules applicable for your region. Hike even lets you fully customize customer receipt templates.
24/7 support
Hike is very easy to manage and with everything centrally editable, things are going to get a lot easier than they are now. However, if you need help, our support team is here to help you 24/7.