Retail

Late grocery magnate Joe Coulombe wasn’t always Trader Joe. Before launching Trader Joe’s in 1967, Joe Coulombe led Pronto Markets,...

Diane Muno, who owns the White Orchid boutique in Colorado, remembers how she used to stock her two retail locations. “I pay money...

🎧 Prefer to listen? Press play below:   We all know that first impressions matter. When it comes to retail, they might mean the...

Sourcing inventory is an important part of running a retail or ecommerce business. You need to strike a balance between products that...

Understanding credit card processing fees is one of the more difficult parts of being a business owner. You’re probably already familiar...

Inventory is a funny thing for retailers. It’s so often one of the biggest costs, while also being the primary source of business...

When you think of Orlando what comes to mind? Chances are it’s Disney World.  Crowds and the accompanying chaos and cacophony of...

Dealing with dead stock can be a daunting issue for any retail business, posing significant financial burdens and logistical headaches....

Marketing your business can take up a ton of time and resources. As a retailer, it can be difficult to gain traction through your marketing...

Picture this: you’re out shopping, and you have time for one more stop. There are two stores in front of you. One hasn’t put much...

Tired of being shouted at? We’d imagine you’ve experienced this once or twice if you’ve had to deal with a difficult customer....

Business success is impossible without a good plan. And in the case of retail stores, that means putting in the time and effort on...

Until recently, sustainability was a niche approach in retail. But in the past few years, we’ve seen corporations take on Corporate...

🎧 Prefer to listen? Press play below:     Barcodes are an essential part of doing business as a retailer. So are SKUs. They can...

Boutiques are the heart and soul of the retail world. Independent shops never miss a beat when it comes to keeping up with trends,...

It’s easy to think “product, product, product” when opening your first retail store, but there are a whole host of other must-have...

Bad reviews can make or break your business. Whether you like it or not, you’re going to receive a negative review at some point...

This International Women’s Day, Lightspeed is proud to be celebrating women in business. Women-led enterprises help drive the economy,...

It’s a Saturday, and a would-be customer has a long shopping list. They need some groceries, new boots, a gift for their mother and...

Why do small businesses fail? That’s the million-dollar question. Starting a business is not easy, and there are countless statistics...

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...