How to keep your grocery rates up to date online
Online rates must match the shelf rates. The simplest habit is a weekly check of your top 30 to 50 items and an immediate change when a supplier raises or lowers a price.
Start with the items that sell most
You do not need to update every item every day. List the 30 to 50 items customers buy most, such as flour, rice, oil, sugar, tea, milk and eggs. Check these first.
Pick one fixed day to review
Choose one day each week, for example after the supplier delivery. Compare your purchase invoice with your online rate and adjust where your margin has changed.
Change a rate the same day it changes in the shop
A customer who sees one price online and pays another loses trust. If you cannot update immediately, mark the item as out of stock rather than showing a wrong rate.
Be careful with wording
Write the pack size next to the price: "Cooking oil 1.5 L" is clearer than "cooking oil". Customers compare pack sizes and prices.
Know your margin
Before you change a rate, check cost, VAT where it applies and your target margin. If you are unsure about VAT on your items, ask your accountant or check the UAE Federal Tax Authority guidance.
Frequently asked questions
How often should a baqala update rates?
Check your main items weekly and update any item the same day its cost changes.
Can customers set their own prices?
No. In Dukaan Digital the shop sets its own rate for each item.