FlowRetail

Geo-triggered customer alerts and management for location-based retail.

Score: 7.6/10FranceHard BuildReady to Spawn
Brand Colors

The Opportunity

Problem

On-the-go retail entrepreneurs struggle to manage customers effectively due to non-mobile-friendly customer management software.

Solution

FlowRetail uses device GPS to auto-prompt customer check-ins and reminders when near past buyers. Manage notes, preferences, and re-engagement on mobile with map views. Perfect for market stalls or delivery spots triggering personalized service.

Target Audience

On-the-go small retail business owners and entrepreneurs

Differentiator

Location-aware automations that notify you of VIPs entering your zone.

Brand Voice

professional

Features

Geo-Fence Alerts

must-have15h

Notify when customers enter your zone

Map Customer View

must-have12h

See nearby customers on interactive map

Auto Check-in

must-have10h

Log visits based on location proximity

Preference Notes

must-have8h

Store allergies/sizes per customer

Re-engagement Prompts

must-have10h

Push notifications for lapsed customers

Zone Analytics

nice-to-have14h

Traffic heatmaps

Multi-Location

nice-to-have10h

Manage multiple stalls

Import from CSV

nice-to-have6h

Bulk customer upload

Total Build Time: 85 hours

Database Schema

users

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
emailtextNo

Relationships:

  • one-to-many with locations, customers

locations

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
nametextNo
latfloatNo
lngfloatNo
radiusintNo

Relationships:

  • belongs to users

customers

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
user_iduuidNo
nametextNo
latfloatYes
lngfloatYes
preferencestextYes

Relationships:

  • belongs to users

interactions

ColumnTypeNullable
iduuidNo
customer_iduuidNo
location_iduuidYes
notestextYes
timestamptimestampNo

Relationships:

  • belongs to customers, locations

API Endpoints

POST
/api/locations

Create geo-zone

🔒 Auth Required
GET
/api/customers/nearby

Get customers in radius

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/alerts

Register location for alerts

🔒 Auth Required
POST
/api/interactions

Log interaction

🔒 Auth Required
PUT
/api/customers/:id

Update location/preferences

🔒 Auth Required

Tech Stack

Frontend
Next.js 14 + Tailwind + shadcn/ui + Leaflet maps
Backend
Next.js API + Supabase
Database
Supabase Postgres
Auth
Supabase Auth
Payments
Stripe
Hosting
Vercel
Additional Tools
Geolocation APISupabase RealtimePWA

Build Timeline

Week 1: Auth and maps

20h
  • User setup
  • Interactive map UI

Week 2: Geo-fences

25h
  • Zone creation
  • Proximity queries

Week 3: Customer management

25h
  • Add/update customers
  • Auto check-ins

Week 4: Alerts + realtime

20h
  • Push notifications
  • Realtime subs

Week 5: Payments and analytics

20h
  • Stripe
  • Basic heatmaps

Week 6: Polish and multi-loc

15h
  • Multi-zone
  • Landing

Week 7: Testing geo accuracy

10h
  • Beta field tests

Week 8: Launch prep

10h
  • SEO, PH
Total Timeline: 8 weeks • 165 hours

Pricing Tiers

Free

$0/mo

No alerts

  • 1 zone
  • 50 customers

Pro

$25/mo
  • 5 zones
  • Unlimited customers
  • Alerts

Enterprise

$99/mo
  • Unlimited zones
  • Team invites
  • Advanced analytics

Revenue Projections

MonthUsersConversionMRRARR
Month 1305%$38$456
Month 64008%$800$9,600

Unit Economics

$35
CAC
$500
LTV
4%
Churn
88%
Margin
LTV:CAC Ratio: 14.3xExcellent!

Landing Page Copy

Know Your Customers Are Nearby – Before They Arrive

Geo-smart CRM alerts for mobile retail pros.

Feature Highlights

VIP Proximity Alerts
Live Map Dashboard
Auto Check-ins
Preference Storage
Re-engage Smartly

Social Proof (Placeholders)

"'Spotted repeat buyer instantly!' - Market Stall"
"'Zones changed my sales.' - Roaming Retailer"

First Three Customers

Join local market Facebook groups and offer free setup at events. Cold email 50 food truck owners from directories. Run geo-targeted FB ads to 'mobile retail' interests.

Launch Channels

Product Huntr/retailIndie HackersTwitter #indiedevLocal business forums

SEO Keywords

geo fence customer crmlocation based retail managementmobile shop customer alertsmarket stall proximity crmgps customer tracker retail

Competitive Analysis

Lightspeed Retail

lightspeedhq.com
$69+/mo
Strength

Full POS

Weakness

Heavy app, no geo alerts

Our Advantage

Lightweight geo-focus for pure mobility

Consumer free/paid
Strength

Location tracking

Weakness

Family only, no biz CRM

Our Advantage

B2B retail customer geo

🏰 Moat Strategy

Anonymized location data for predictive retail trends.

⏰ Why Now?

Cheap GPS precision + privacy regs favoring opt-in business use.

Risks & Mitigation

legalmedium severity

Privacy concerns with location

Mitigation

Opt-in only, no sharing, GDPR compliant

technicallow severity

Battery drain from GPS

Mitigation

Geofencing APIs over polling

Validation Roadmap

pre-build7 days

Survey 20 location-based sellers

Success: 10+ WOY geo feature

launch30 days

Track alert usage in first 50

Success: 30% daily active

Pivot Options

  • Pure delivery route optimizer
  • Event check-in app
  • General geo marketing tool

Quick Stats

Build Time
165h
Target MRR (6 mo)
$800
Market Size
$4000.0M
Features
8
Database Tables
4
API Endpoints
5
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