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It’s no surprise that podcasts are growing in popularity. They’re the perfect medium for consuming content on-the-go. In fact,...

With over 2 billion monthly active users, Facebook is the reigning champ when it comes to social media networks.  68% of Facebook’s...

What are the motivating factors that make people buy your product or service over the alternatives? What makes you better than everyone...

Retail industry trends are funny things. For every new trend, there’s also the evolution of existing ones. Often what seems new is,...

Tapas, dim sum, small plates—whatever the cuisine and whatever the name, smaller portion sizes are hot right now and they’re not...

Everyone knows that online sales are shaking up the retail industry, and jewelry stores are definitely having to get smart about the...

According to GrubHub, seasonal restaurant menus can boost sales by up to 26%.An increase in tourism, festivals, and, of course, patios,...

A business is only as good as its people, and that’s especially true of service industry businesses like restaurants. No restauranteur...

Markdowns are a reality for any retailer. A markdown is when a retailer permanently lowers a product’s price to increase the sales...

As a jewelry store owner, your inventory is the core of your business. This means efficiency is crucial, especially during your busiest...

Members are the lifeblood of so many North American golf courses . They are the die hard golfers you rely on to re-up their memberships...

This week we will release a new and improved version of Lightspeed eCommerce’s back office Customer Pages. Our goal was to make the...

Let’s face it – we all have bad habits. Whether it’s skipping workouts or being notoriously late to meetings, no one is perfect,...

The expansion of omnichannel retailing presents our industry with a chicken-and-egg problem: Does consumer behavior drive changes in...

Restaurant owners in the United States must follow federal and state labor laws relating to minimum wage, overtime pay, paid time off...

Spring has finally sprung, and for restaurateurs like you, that means prepping your establishment for the busy upcoming summer months....

Any resources you spend on inventory can’t be used to grow your business. Spend your resources wisely.    Let’s cover the basics...

Discounts are great for attracting new customers and increasing the cart value of existing customers. A great discount might convince...

Talking about insurance isn’t something a lot of restaurant owners look forward to. But, the reality is, you shouldn’t ignore it....

We can see clearly now, the pixelation has gone!Clearly, looking your best makes you stand out from the rest, and now, your online...

Your all-in-one retail and restaurant technology solution is now trading. Lightspeed was founded on our belief in the independent,...