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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.
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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.
There has never been a time in the history of man when food hasn’t been an integral part of our daily lives. Though its main purpose...
- by Lightspeed
COVID has been a tumultuous journey for hospitality, and there has been no shortage of tips and advice on how venues can cope during...
- by Lightspeed
Nick Cloete, founder of Kounta, stepped into the world of hospitality at the age of 18 as an aspiring chef. Working in the thick of...
- by Lightspeed
Summer is here and outdoor dining is taking centre stage with relaxed restrictions for outdoor areas. Now is the perfect time for venues...
- by Lightspeed
In a year filled with negative events it’s always great to hear, and celebrate, good news stories. And boy is this an achievement!...
- by Lightspeed
Lightspeed to acquire ShopKeep to accelerate digital transformation of SMBs across the United States
Landmark deal by global, cloud commerce leader grows Lightspeed’s U.S. footprint by more than 20,000 customer locations following...
- by Lightspeed
Today it’s easier than ever for restaurants and cafes to reach their customers. But is partnering with an online food delivery service...
- by Lightspeed
As retailers navigate and adapt to new challenges, we’re dedicated to helping them refine their approach and meet the future with...
- by Lightspeed
There is no question that hospitality is the lifeblood of Victoria’s culture. But with Stage 3 and Stage 4 restrictions in the state,...
- by Lightspeed
We are igniting conversations between some of Melbourne’s hospitality icons, and the people who need their expert knowledge the most....
- by Lightspeed
Food waste is a huge problem for hospitality businesses all over the world. But with a little bit of planning, and the right software,...
- by Lightspeed
Everyone’s a critic. This adage is especially resonant today as smartphones give diners the ability to publish their thoughts about...
- by Lightspeed
Customer behaviour has changed—and Lightspeed is dedicated to helping our merchants adapt. We’ve been hard at work on a new addition...
- by Lightspeed
Late last year, we welcomed Kounta to our growing global POS family. When we learned of Kounta’s phenomenal growth and, more importantly,...
- by Lightspeed
Q&A with Phil & Alice, Founders of Loop Growers, a business designed to close the loop between food production, consumption, and disposal....
- by Lightspeed
Lightspeed and Stripe have partnered to offer our merchants another tool to meet their new challenges head-on: Lightspeed Capital powered...
- by Lightspeed
Rising energy costs are a (worrying) reality for Australian hospitality businesses. So the sooner you address the problem, the better....
- by Lightspeed
While many tar upselling with the ‘pushy’ brush, it doesn’t always have to be this way. Thoughtful, gentle upselling at the right...
- by Lightspeed
Do one thing. Do them both well. No, that’s not a typo. It’s the multi-functioner’s credo, a nugget of wisdom that informs...
- by Lightspeed
Millennials (the largest living generation) have a strong preference for convenience, to the point that it features in how they assess...
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