Circle-Hand

Circle-Hand is a European software platform for resale and consignment businesses, developed to help second-hand shops manage inventory, sellers and sales more efficiently. Consignment stores deal with a high volume of unique items, each belonging to a particular seller who expects transparent reporting and prompt payment, and managing this in spreadsheets or generic retail tools consumes a great deal of staff time. Circle-Hand's approach is to automate the recurring tasks of the consignment workflow, from item intake and labelling to price reductions, payouts and communication with sellers, so that store owners can spend less time on administration and more on sourcing and selling. The company positions the product as a way to save substantial working hours while keeping sellers informed and satisfied.

Key features include fast item registration with label printing, a point of sale for in-store checkout, automatic discounting schedules, and seller accounts that track commissions, balances and payouts. A seller portal and app give consignors real-time visibility of their items, sales and earnings, which reduces enquiries to shop staff and builds trust. The platform supports rental-based models, such as rack or shelf rental concepts popular in Scandinavian and Dutch second-hand shops, as well as traditional commission-based consignment. Webshop and marketplace integrations allow inventory to be sold online as well as in store, and reporting provides insight into sales performance, stock levels and seller activity. Payment terminal integrations and support for multiple locations help the system scale with growing businesses, and the software is offered in several European languages. Circle-Hand is delivered as a cloud service and is used by second-hand clothing boutiques, children's resale stores, vintage and designer shops and self-service rental stores. Pricing starts from around EUR 79 per month, and a free trial is available; there is no permanently free version.