Retail

Here’s why frictionless checkout and payments matter more today. In a marked shift, consumers have newfound, heightened expectations...

Inventory control: That is, knowing exactly what products you have on the sales floor and in your stockroom (and how many you have)...

Your inventory management is an integral part of your business and one of the processes you have the most control over. Lax inventory...

One of the greatest joys about running a retail store or restaurant is that it gives you the opportunity to serve the community. Whether...

Pre-internet, card not present (CNP) transactions were risky for merchants because they couldn’t verify a card holder’s identity...

A blue sweater is never just a blue sweater. Whether you’re a fashion worshiper or your weekly rotation is whatever is the least...

Given how widely used credit cards are, it’s no surprise that most businesses accept credit card payments. But if you’re opening...

As a retailer, you likely take a number of credit and debit card payments every day—but have you ever wondered how long it takes...

Lightspeed launches the first of a series of industry Table Talks  on the future of business at Brooklyn’s Clover Hill restaurant. ...

Inventory shrinkage is the bane of retailers everywhere. Even a moderate amount of shrinkage can have a big impact on your business,...

Have you ever seen a customer walk away from your store or website after a bad experience? Besides offering great products, stellar...

Downton Abbey, Titanic, Tutankhamun and Dinosaurs. What do all of these things have in common? Aside from being cultural phenomena...

Say hello to Melissa Joy Manning, the founder of the namesake fine jewelry brand known for its focus on sustainability and social responsibility. Melissa...

Pricing strategy is a big piece of the puzzle for retail businesses. Part marketing, part psychology, and part guesswork, pricing a...

A retail distribution strategy is every step involved in getting products to shoppers. Having a meticulously planned, easily scalable...

🎧 Prefer to listen? Press play below:     The power of an attractive display cannot be underestimated. In French, window shopping...

Local marketing is all about being seen, heard and found by your ideal customers. Great products, a great location, and yes, even...

Some of the most difficult challenges to tackle as a business owner are those that are out of your control. Credit card processing...

While some might see sales roles as entry-level positions, sales assistants are absolutely vital to any retail business. Your sales...

Being a retailer can be incredibly rewarding, but it’s not easy. There are some days where you need a little extra motivation and...

Retail credit card fraud isn’t fair, but it’s sadly a problem retailers can’t afford to ignore. The 2023 Credit Card Fraud Report...