Retail

While more and more consumers are turning to online shopping for its convenience, retail spaces are still accountable for the majority...

LeAnna Brun found a home for Brunmillers Soapworks and Shop in historic Brenham, Texas, amongst the infamous bluebonnets. With tourists...

How can you offer customers one-on-one service? How can you convince them that coming in store is a worthwhile trip, with experiences...

Retailers need to be prepared for unexpected disasters. When accidents, injuries, negligence, theft or natural disasters strike, a...

The first year of a new business is challenging, and it’s easy to make money mistakes that could be fatal. Although the specifics...

Social media marketing is crucial for retailers. Your customers are on social media every day—if you’re not posting, you’re missing...

US consumers spend over $100 billion dollars on gift cards every year. Whether you’re a restaurateur or retailer, a gift card program...

The pop-up shop is no longer just a retail trend. It has become a staple part of many a retail strategy. From new brands looking to...

Today, people expect more than just a decent paycheck at the end of a 40+ hour work week. They want to feel that their work and effort...

Any animal lover will tell you one thing: their pets are considered family as much as siblings and parents are. Without a doubt, they...

Many people toy around with the idea of starting their own small business, but figuring out which step to take first is one of the...

If you’re new to retail, it can be hard to keep up with all the language used in the industry. Knowing the terms used in shops and...

Consumers are exposed to 4,000 to 10,000 ads each day, with every brand trying harder than the last to stand out from the crowd. Even...

Welcome to Lightspeed’s brief goal setting guide. This article is intended to help you set and achieve your goals in a simple, actionable...

Planning a new business is both exciting and overwhelming—it can be tricky to know where to begin. Luckily, there are a ton of great...

How do you make decisions for your business? Do you rely on gut instinct? Traditional knowledge? How do you measure success? How about...

The retail landscape has been in a continuous state of flux for well over 20 years. From the threat of large chain stores to recent...

Owning a retail business means learning how to be scrappy, making the most of what you have and adapting your business to the changing...

Balancing your cash drawer is as important a part of your routine as unlocking your front door and should be done at least daily. If...

Who run the world? Girls. Right now, 40% of businesses in the US are women-owned and by the end of today, 1,821 new ones will have...

Retail procurement management can be difficult for the most seasoned business owners. The stakes are high. How much a retailer pays...