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The Ultimate Pet Store Guide

See how Lightspeed's unified POS system can help you run your pet store better than ever before....

Operations

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Switching to a Multi-Store POS

See how one platform makes it easier to run multiple stores....
Guide

The Value of a Unified Payments and POS Solution

An in-depth look at how a streamlined platform for payment processing can transform the way you operate your business,...
Guide

10 Ways to Run Your Retail Business Smarter in 2024

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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Marketing

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Webinar Replay | The Retail Roller Coaster: Fireside Chat

In this discussion, we join forces to discuss how to leverage inventory data and forecast to optimize growth....
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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Industry tips

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Webinar replay | Leverage retail trends & tech to scale in 2024

It's a year of uncertainties, from customer confidence to slow cash flow. You need to be ready. Learn what trends are...
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
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Choosing the Right Credit Card Processor

9 things to consider before signing on the dotted line...
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Tech

Guide

The Ultimate Pet Store Guide

See how Lightspeed's unified POS system can help you run your pet store better than ever before....
Guide

The Ultimate Gift Shop Guide

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