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The Ultimate Gift Shop Guide

See how you can take your gift store to the next level with Lightspeed....

Operations

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7 Ways to Run your Retail Store Smarter in 2023

Find out how to help your business thrive in the new era of commerce....
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Profit and Loss Template

Examine the financial health of your business by highlighting exactly how much revenue is being generated versus...
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Ecommerce business plan template

Everything you need to plan and pitch your online store...
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The ultimate business plan template

Start your retail business off on the right foot...
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Marketing

Guide

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...
Guide

50 Easy Holiday Marketing Ideas For Retailers

Your whole year has been leading up to this moment—how are you going to make an impact?...
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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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Industry tips

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....
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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Guide

Retail Math Made Simple

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

Guide

The Ultimate Gift Shop Guide

See how you can take your gift store to the next level with Lightspeed....
Guide

The Ultimate Sporting Goods Store Guide

You're a champion. Your point of sale should be, too....
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The Ultimate Jewelry Store Guide

See how you can take your jewelry store to the next level with Lightspeed....
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The Ultimate POS Buyer's Guide

11 questions to ask when choosing the right POS for your business....
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