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Traditional Retail is Dead

How to Launch an Omnichannel Retail Strategy in 2020...

Operations

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Future-proof Playbook for Retail: Reinvent your business—online and in-store

Find out how you can prepare your business for the future of commerce....
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The Retailer's Guide to Starting an Online Store

Bring your products online and start selling fast with our foolproof quickstart guide....
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Free Purchase Order Template

Easily place order transactions with your vendors and suppliers using our free purchase order template....
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8 ways to keep your bike shop up to speed

We miss Interbike too. But Lightspeed’s integrated vendor catalogs let you browse the latest products and industry...
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Marketing

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Retail Report: 50 Easy Holiday Marketing Ideas For Retailers

Nearly a third of a retailer’s yearly profit is made during the holiday season. Your whole year has been leading up...
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Free Social Media Templates

Create eye-catching social media posts fast with these free social media templates....
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Free Retail Flyer Templates

You don’t need to hire a professional designer to have a professional-looking promotional flyer. We've got 7 retail...
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11 ways to turn window shoppers into buyers

Gone are the days when “May I help you?” met with an enthusiastic response. Today, retailers need to find creative...
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Industry tips

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Payment service providers: how to spot hidden fees and negotiate the best rate

Get the knowledge you need to find the right payment service provider for your retail business....
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How to maximize your tax deduction with Section 179

Business expenses add up, but Section 179 can help you save money with immediate tax deductions. Invest in your...
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Good Business: Powering Independent Business With Technology

It's a unique time to be a business owner. Never before has technology been so accessible to small and medium-sized...
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The psychology of price

Get the in-depth advice and tips to maximize your revenues you can start applying to your store today....
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Tech

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Traditional Retail is Dead

How to Launch an Omnichannel Retail Strategy in 2020...
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The Ultimate Apparel Store Guide

From managing always-evolving inventory to making personal connections during sales, your apparel store needs tools...
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The Ultimate Sporting Goods Store Guide

Whether you're specialized in a single sport or your equipment keeps people active the whole year through, you need a...
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The Ultimate Bike Store Guide

Learn how Lightspeed can help you optimize your bike store....
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