Inspiration

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,...

Embracing an early adopter mindset in retail is crucial for staying ahead in a rapidly evolving market. That’s something Melanie...

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...

It’s 2024, and in today’ retail landscape, technology isn’t just about elevating the “cool factor” in your store; retail...

Meet Sunmed, Your CBD Store. They produce a proprietary line of premium CBD products with over 400 franchised and licensed locations...

The Spotify Wrapped playlists are out. We can all discover which one of our friends is secretly a Swiftie. Have you ever thought about...

Not far from the old rag district of Montreal, a few steps from Namur station, lies one of The Brande Group’s warehouse stores. Step...

Wander the Resort is the place to go for laidback luxury. Situated in Ontario’s scenic Prince Edward County, the resort is curated...

Labor shortages. Inflation. AI. If you work in retail, one or more of these things have likely kept you up at night—and for good...

It’s time to come together. After countless hours spent behind our screens, Lightspeed is championing us to come up for some air—reach...

Labor shortages in Canada and the United States are putting extra pressure on restaurant owners and operators already wrestling with...