Retail

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,...

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...

Have you ever spent what felt like hours looking for something because your store, warehouse or office was messy? As a business owner,...

Growing your business can be tough. With so many other merchants in your area offering similar products and services, attracting and...

In the past few years, we’ve seen a total upheaval in the way consumers spend their money. The pandemic, a looming economic crisis,...

There are over a million retail businesses in the United States. Most of them are small businesses, with one location or an ecommerce...

Ever since the first order was placed online, retailers and shoppers both have been chasing the dream—the perfect blend of offline...

When you run a store, it’s critical to keep a finger on the pulse of your business. Paying attention to metrics like inventory value...

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

Payment processing is a key component of any business. If you’re not already processing credit card transactions, now is a great...

🎧 Prefer to listen? Press play below:   Most retailers share the goal of driving more foot traffic and continuing to bring shoppers...

Every retail business has inventory, but some stores are more complicated than others. And it can take a lot of trial and error before...

So, your retail business is successful. You’ve reached a place where your company is stable and profitable. With things going well,...