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Whether it’s the return of the 50s leather jacket, baggy jeans and cargo pants from the 90s or the more recent grandpa core—men’s...

Growing an apparel retail business from a single store to 25+ locations is no small feat. For Mo Hadi, owner of VIP Wear, success didn’t...

As we settle into the new year, you might be wondering what’s in store for your retail business in 2025. How will consumers behave...

From page one of Phil Knight’s Shoe Dog, he already has you wearing his sneakers but they’re not Nike—yet.Knight vividly describes...

Let’s creep it real: for restaurant owners, Halloween can be a little scary. The good news? With the right marketing strategy, you...

In New York City, a group of top-tier restaurateurs gathered at Avant Garden, a pioneer in vegan fine dining, for the latest industry...

Nothing could be more brat than solo dining. The four letter word that has come to define Summer 2024 is all about being bold, defiant...

Small businesses employ millions of professionals across dozens of industries. Every year, new companies open their doors and provide...

Who doesn’t love the feeling of a good pop-up shop purchase?There’s something exciting about nabbing a rare product from a pop-up...

While small towns might not have the same foot traffic as big cities, they can still be bustling with activity and can be the ideal...

When it comes to your fave Friday night resto spot—it’s likely you already know what’s on the menu. But what’s in the menu?...

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...

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

Who do you think of when someone says the words “famous chef”? Everyone has a favorite chef/TV personality, and it’s rarely based...

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...

Opening a new location is an exciting milestone for independent restaurateurs—but it’s not without its share of challenges and...

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

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

For many golf enthusiasts, green grass golf is as good as it gets: the setting, the immersion, the unique challenges, the unpredictability....

You can learn a lot by staying on top of what’s happening in the restaurant industry at large and in your particular segment. Restaurant...