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Retail industry data 2022
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Global State of the Retail Industry Report: Omnichannel is “Do or Die”

A global survey of over 7,200 retail professionals and customers reveals how the industry is evolving in 2022....

Operations

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Holiday Trends Report 2021: What SMB Retailers Need To Know

It's a new holiday season with new rules. Get your business ready....
Guide

Why Cyber 5 Matters: Make the Most of Black Friday to Cyber Monday

The Ultimate Checklist for Retailer...
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Switching to a Multi-Store Solution

See how one platform makes it easier to run multiple stores....
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7 Ways to Run your Retail Store Smarter in 2022

Find out how to help your business thrive in the new era of commerce....
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Marketing

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Webinar | Activating Data & Retaining Today’s New Bike Enthusiast

Get new enthusiasts to keep coming back...
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Webinar | Transforming data into profitable customer experiences

Enter the new world of retail...
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How independent retailers will drive the revitalization of cities and communities in 2021

Watch our presentation at NRF 2021: Retail’s Big Show – Chapter One...
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Webinar | Redefining the Shopping Experience for a Frictionless Future

Join Lightspeed and other industry experts as they reflect on the changing nature of commerce....
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Industry tips

Retail industry data 2022
Guide

Global State of the Retail Industry Report: Omnichannel is “Do or Die”

A global survey of over 7,200 retail professionals and customers reveals how the industry is evolving in 2022....
Adapt your mid-market retail business
Guide

5 Strategies For Surviving and Thriving as a Multi Location Retailer

Learn how to grow revenue, delight your customers and adapt to the realities of 2022...
Retail math made simple guide
Guide

Choosing the Right Credit Card Processor

9 things to consider before signing on the dotted line...
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Retail Math Made Simple

31 formulas that’ll help you make better decisio...
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Tech

footwear guide resource
Guide

The Ultimate Shoe Store Guide

Get stronger tools to run your footwear business....
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Leaving your Legacy POS

11 questions to help you go cloud-based...
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The Ultimate Home Decor Store Guide

See how Lightspeed's omnichannel POS system can help you run your home decor store at the highest level....
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Break Up with Traditional Retail

How to Launch a Unified Omnichannel Commerce Strategy...
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