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In Lightspeed’s Media Features for March 2024, there’s talk of the essential role of data in retail success to strategies for thriving...

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Podium is a tool that helps retailers get more reviews with automated SMS Google Review invitations. It’s a great tool to have when...

Access to capital is one of the biggest barriers businesses face when looking to implement growth strategies. That’s why it’s important...

If you’ve visited a cafe or a restaurant in recent times, you’ll be no stranger to the concept of surcharges. They’re those small...

Lightspeed’s Hospitality Insights and Dining Dynamics Report has revealed and analysed the upcoming trends, diner preferences, and...

Enhancing customer experiences and driving revenue growth should be the top priorities for any retailer committed to elevating their...

In January and February, Lightspeed foresees a transformative year for the retail sector, marked by a surge in AI adoption that will...

The Rural Trader is a breath of fresh air, bringing new life into a restored 1930s general store in Nevertire, rural New South Wales....

In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian retail, it can be difficult to predict what challenges and trends lay around the corner.To...

We’re now three months into 2024, and with summer coming to a close, it’s as good a time as any to stop and take stock of how businesses,...

Not to sound like a broken record, but food waste is a big issue in Australia.It’s a very serious reality, with around 7.6 million...

Australia, with its diverse and incredibly dynamic market, stands as a crucible for retail evolution, a melting pot where consumer...

In 2023, just 6% of point-of-sale transactions in Australia were made in cash–making Australia one of the most cashless countries...

Coles and Woolworths have hit the headlines recently, and not for the right reasons. With several parliamentary inquiries into price...

Retail stores come in all shapes and sizes, but if there’s one thing every shop needs, it’s a solid point of sale (POS) system. The...

Accounting can be a daunting prospect for retailers, as there’s a lot to consider, from tax compliance to payroll, reconciliation...

Staffing your venue can be a struggle at the best of times and it can be compounded for each venue under your management, meaning more...

One of the most challenging parts of owning a business is securing financing. There are plenty of options–so many that it can become...

March can be a sneaky old month, and I don’t say that because the weather starts to change, or because the winter sports seasons...

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