Physical Inventory Services
in Portland, Oregon.
Accurate inventory counts for Portland retailers — convenience stores, grocery, hardware, spirits, and more. Serving the entire Portland metro area.
Portland at a Glance
Oregon’s largest city — a thriving, independent retail market.
Portland is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most dynamic retail markets. From the independent natural food co-ops of inner Southeast to the dense convenience store corridors along Powell and Division, Portland retailers operate in a high-competition, high-compliance environment. Oregon’s unique regulatory landscape — including the Bottle Bill, OLCC oversight, and strict pricing transparency requirements — means accurate inventory isn’t just good business. It’s the law.
Oregon Retail Compliance
Oregon has some of the most specific retail inventory requirements in the country. Here’s what Portland retailers need to know.
Oregon Bottle Bill
ORS 459A.700 requires retailers selling beer, wine, water, and carbonated beverages to accept container returns and track 10¢ deposit inventory separately from product stock. Deposit container counts directly affect your refund liability and financial reconciliation.
C-Stores · Grocery · Beer & WineOLCC License Compliance
The Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission requires licensed alcohol retailers to maintain accurate product records and submit to compliance inspections. Inventory discrepancies can trigger license review. Annual reconciliation is strongly advised for all OLCC licensees.
Beer, Wine & Spirits RetailersPrice Display Law (ORS 646.920)
Oregon law requires all retail items to display a price — on the item or via electronic shelf labeling. Retailers in scanner accuracy programs face penalties for scan errors. Price audits and shelf tag verification are legally significant, not just operational.
All Retail SectorsWeights & Measures (ORS 618)
The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s Weights and Measures division conducts unannounced audits of retail scanning systems. Retailers with high error rates face civil penalties. Routine inventory audits that verify price book accuracy reduce your compliance exposure significantly.
All Retailers with ScannersCannabis Inventory (OLCC / METRC)
Oregon cannabis retailers are required to use the METRC seed-to-sale tracking system, mandating real-time inventory updates for every transaction. Physical counts must reconcile with METRC records — discrepancies can result in immediate license action.
Licensed Cannabis RetailersNo Sales Tax — Audit Risk Remains
Oregon has no state sales tax, which simplifies some POS requirements. However, the Oregon Department of Revenue still audits cost-of-goods accuracy in corporate tax filings. Accurate, defensible inventory records are your first line of protection.
All Oregon RetailersHow Apex Serves Portland Retailers
We’ve counted inventory across every type of Portland retail environment — from Southeast Division corner stores to large-format grocery on the Westside.
Overnight & Off-Hours Scheduling
We work around your business hours. Portland convenience stores, 24-hour grocers, and late-night operations schedule counts without disrupting sales.
Bottle Bill Deposit Reconciliation
We count and verify returnable container inventory separately — giving you a defensible record of deposit liability for OLCC review and year-end financials.
Price Book & Scanner Accuracy
We verify shelf pricing against your POS data, catching discrepancies before Oregon Weights & Measures does. Powered by Data Solutions Pro™.
48-Hour Report Turnaround
Full inventory report delivered within 48 hours of count completion — ready for year-end reconciliation, lender review, or OLCC compliance documentation.
Schedule your Portland inventory count.
Serving Portland, Beaverton, Gresham, Tigard, Lake Oswego, Oregon City, and the greater metro area.