Hi Ernest Dunphy ,

Thanks for reaching out. To record sales of various stores (channels) and get product detail, Sage 50 Canada allows tracking by department, which might serve basic needs. However, for more in-depth tracking across several store locations, you might find software with advanced tracking features more helpful.

For consolidating sales data from various stores or channels, Sage 50 Canada's Premium and Quantum editions allow you to create a consolidated company file. Here's a quick guide:

1. Open your company file, whether it's a subsidiary or the parent company.
2. From the Home window, go to File > Consolidate Company.
3. Use the wizard to indicate whether you're working with the parent company or a subsidiary.
4. Name and create a new consolidated company file (.csi).
5. Add and manually map accounts for each subsidiary company to consolidate your data.

This process is great for merging financial data but might require manual intervention each time reports are needed. For step-by-step instructions, check out this article: How to create a consolidated company?

Looking for more automation? Third-party integrations with Sage 50 Canada could offer detailed tracking and reporting. Alternatively, larger ERP solutions like Sage 300 or Sage Intacct provide extensive flexibility and customization. Hope this helps!

Warm Regards,
Erzsi