Retail Express
This documentation describes the technical integration between Zudello and Retail Express retail management software. The integration provides unidirectional data synchronization (read-only) for master data and transactions through REST API connectivity.
Integration Capabilities
- Unidirectional Data Sync - Read-only integration, master data and transactions inbound only
- REST API Integration - Retail Express API with timestamp-based incremental sync
- Retail-Specific Entities - Product catalog, outlet, and supplier management for retail operations
- Transaction Integrity - Atomic operations with rollback on API failures
Integration Directions
Inbound (Retail Express → Zudello)
Synchronizes master data and transactions from Retail Express to Zudello via REST API calls.
Outbound (Zudello → Retail Express)
No outbound data flow - read-only integration.
Integration Points
Inbound Data Flow (Retail Express → Zudello)
- Master Data: Currencies, Payment Terms, Suppliers, Products, Item Categories, Outlets
- Transactions: Purchase Orders
Outbound Data Flow (Zudello → Retail Express)
- None: This is a read-only integration
Data Flow Summary
| Data Entity | Retail Express Entity | Retail Express → Zudello | Zudello → Retail Express |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parties | |||
| Supplier | Suppliers | ✅ | |
| Financials | |||
| Currency | Currencies | ✅ | |
| Payment Term | Payment Terms | ✅ | |
| Operational | |||
| Product | Products | ✅ | |
| Item Category | Product Types | ✅ | |
| Outlet (Location) | Outlets | ✅ | |
| Transactions | |||
| Purchase Order | Purchase Orders | ✅ |
Technical Details
API Type: REST API
Authentication: API Key Authentication
Data Format: JSON
Direction: Read-only (inbound only)
Sync Method: Incremental synchronization using timestamp tracking
Industry Focus: Retail management