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The 2025–26 Federal Budget offers a mixed bag for the hospitality and retail sectors. While some measures provide some relief, they...

The Australian hospitality industry has, once again, celebrated its best and finest with the annual Good Food Guide Awards.Held in...

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...

June 2024’s Lightspeed media mentions focus on how Australians are shifting their spending from weekday cafe breakfasts to weekend...

The cost-of-living crisis and the impact of rising inflation have dominated headlines for well over a year, and rightly so. From everyday...

On Monday, June 3rd, the Fair Work Commission (FWC) announced a minimum wage increase for Australian workers. From 1 July 2024, the...

May 2024’s media features explore the strategies Australian retailers are employing to compete with global giants like Amazon and...

On Tuesday, 14th May 2024, Treasurer Dr Jim Chalmers handed down the federal government’s budget for 2024-25. With inflationary...

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...

In December, Lightspeed’s observations during the Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales event highlighted a significant uptick in customer...

Lightspeed’s media features in November 2023 showcase the transformative impact on customer service at the GWS GIANTS and its advocacy...

NuORDER Assortments will streamline buying plans across brands, departments, and teams.Lightspeed Commerce Inc. has been selected by...

In September and October, Lightspeed’s APAC Managing Director, Andrew Fraser, shares insights on enhancing customer service strategies...

Picture this; the bold and spellbinding set of Moulin Rouge! providing a fitting backdrop for an evening of fashion, art and insight....

During the month of August, Lightspeed has been featured in several notable publications. Lightspeed’s Managing Director of APAC,...

The Gourmet Traveller Annual Restaurant Awards are Australia’s longest-running hospitality awards and for 43 years, hospitality heavyweights...

On Thursday, 10th August 2023, Wendy’s announced it will open 200 stores in Australia. The US fast-food group signed a deal with...

On 25th July 2023, it was announced that popular retail giants Kmart and Target will merge in a shock $10 billion shakeup.Wesfarmers,...