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Lightspeed is a cloud-based commerce platform powering small and medium-sized businesses in over 100 countries around the world. With smart, scalable and dependable point of sale systems, it's an all-in-one solution that helps restaurants and retailers sell across channels, manage operations, engage with consumers, accept payments and grow their business. Headquartered in Montréal, Canada, Lightspeed is trusted by favorite local businesses, where the community goes to shop and dine. Lightspeed has offices in Canada, USA, Europe and Australia.
It’s nearly impossible to exist as a restaurant in the modern age without some sort of web presence, and restaurant review sites...
Your profit margin is a metric that should always be on your radar, and for good reason: it answers critical questions about your business,...
The 2025–26 Federal Budget offers a mixed bag for the hospitality and retail sectors. While some measures provide some relief, they...
The restaurant industry is not for the faint of heart. While passion is the spark that inspires restaurateurs to pursue their dreams,...
Consider this scenario: it’s June, and you’ve just moved into an apartment with a large balcony. You decide to purchase some patio...
Forecasting demand is essential for retailers to accurately predict how much of a product they should purchase. The inventory a retailer...
September 2024’s Lightspeed media mentions focus on how the platform helps hospitality venues navigate financial challenges by streamlining...
July & August’s Lightspeed media mentions focus on how Lightspeed helps retailers enhance engagement and drive sales with multichannel...
Having too much stock on hand is a financial burden on your retail business. Slow sales means less ability to cycle in newer inventory...
Soft openings offer restaurants a unique opportunity to test their menu, operations and service quality in a low-pressure environment...
Building customer loyalty should never go out of style, but sometimes you need to change it up. Luckily, we have a few inexpensive...
Nothing sets your business apart more than great design. Check out these boutique store design tips to get started. Boutique owners...
June 2024’s Lightspeed media mentions focus on how Australians are shifting their spending from weekday cafe breakfasts to weekend...
While small towns might not have the same foot traffic as big cities, they can still be bustling with activity and can be the ideal...
May 2024’s media features explore the strategies Australian retailers are employing to compete with global giants like Amazon and...
Lightspeed’s Media Features for April 2024 showcase crucial insights for Australian retailers navigating a rapidly changing landscape. From...
In Lightspeed’s Media Features for March 2024, there’s talk of the essential role of data in retail success to strategies for thriving...
In January and February, Lightspeed foresees a transformative year for the retail sector, marked by a surge in AI adoption that will...
One of the most challenging parts of owning a business is securing financing. There are plenty of options–so many that it can become...
So, you’re thinking about opening up a retail store? In today’s digital age with same-day eCommerce deliveries, your friends and...
So, your retail business is successful. You’ve reached a place where your company is stable and profitable. With things going well,...
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