June 20, 2023
Via: LightspeedFireworks, barbecues, and patriotic parades—Fourth of July (Independence Day) is a day of celebration for many consumers across the US. As the summer heat sizzles and anticipation builds, retailers have an opportunity to harness the spirit of this holiday to […]
June 8, 2023
Via: LightspeedThe summer season is (almost) in full swing. And while tourist and hospitality industries generally see a boon in sales, traditional retail often sees sales cool as the temperatures heat up. This slump in sales is due to many shoppers […]
May 31, 2023
Via: RIS NewsA slew of retail store expansion plans have been announced this spring, as well as some new concepts from retailers. One highlight from the roundup below: Lowe’s is broadening its footprint with a new one-stop shop concept in up to […]
September 30, 2022
Via: Natalie DunnThe COVID-19 pandemic undoubtedly changed the way people in the US and abroad live, work, and shop. While lockdowns and several other social distancing measures became an important part of the fight against the virus and the disease it spreads, […]
August 5, 2022
Via: Lightspeed POSEver see people walk into your store, look at a few things and walk right back out without purchasing? Every time someone does that, you’re losing out on profit. The good news is that you can fix this by working […]
July 6, 2022
Via: Lightspeed POSStarting a retail store or boutique—and ensuring that it succeeds—is a major undertaking. One of the biggest factors is the cost. You’ll likely be turning to financing, loans and investment to start your business, so you’ll need to know how […]
May 17, 2022
Via: Retail DiveGoogle wants its Brooklyn store to be a place where shoppers “kick back and relax” on its couches and try out its products. Heeding feedback from its Chelsea store customers, the company said it decided to also add support services, […]
April 26, 2022
Via: Retail DiveThe abstraction of the metaverse remains amorphous, but Meta hopes to promote technologies and demonstrate the metaverse’s potential with its store. “The Meta Store is going to help people make that connection to how our products can be the gateway […]
February 14, 2022
Via: Retail TouchPointsThese past years have seen an unprecedented number of retail store closures as retailers face mounting pressure from online competition, changing weather patterns, crazy supply chain disruptions, global frictions on trade, and now the uncertainty of long-lasting COVID-related shopping behaviors, […]
February 1, 2022
Via: ChargedLego has opened a new experiential retail store in the Dubai Mall which will be operated by the Majid Al Futtaim retail group. The store includes the first Lego minifigure factory in the region and allows for consumers to design […]
January 31, 2022
Via: RIS NewsSecure internet is a must-have for every retail store’s in-house network today. It is critical to providing the resiliency and agility needed to support business operations, from communications and inventory to payments, plus the omnichannel shopping experience that customers expect. […]
November 11, 2021
Via: Lightspeed POSImagine you’re your customer for a moment. When you walk into the store what makes you first notice products? What makes you like browsing through the products when you pass a display, aisle or shelf rack? And what makes you […]
October 21, 2021
Via: Lightspeed POSIt’s easy to think “product, product, product” when opening your first retail store, but there are a whole host of other must-have retail store supplies you’re going to need too. Whether they’re for customers, staff, or even for you as […]
October 20, 2021
Via: Lightspeed POSRenovating your retail store can be both exciting and rewarding. Your store’s exterior and interior design are a crucial part of your overall brand experience. While remodeling your store can be a big investment, the difference it makes for both […]
September 21, 2021
Via: Lightspeed POSThere’s no denying that retail has changed. The rise of online shopping has redefined the way customers interact with businesses. To keep up with how customers shop now, retailers need to evolve as well—and this post will show you how […]
June 21, 2021
Via: Retail DiveThe global pandemic shined a spotlight once again on the role of the retail store in the retail industry. The store is a vital component of omnichannel retail. Despite the rise in e-commerce, retailers still suffer dearly when physical sales […]
Customer Engagement, Customer Experience
October 14, 2020
Via: Lightspeed POSHave you ever seen a customer walk away from your store or website after a bad experience? Besides offering great products, stellar customer service might be the difference between repeat, loyal customers and people walking out the door or leaving […]
Customer Engagement, Customer Experience
October 22, 2019
Via: Lightspeed POSRaise your hand if you’d like to improve your retail store’s sales. Whether you’re looking to build on the positive momentum or trying to fix a dip in sales, you’re in the right place. We reached out to retail experts […]
August 22, 2018
Via: Retail Info Systems NewsTo date, Google has only run pop-up shops and small shops inside other stores, but it looks like the company may be gearing up to enter the brick and mortar space in a big way. Google is reportedly planning a […]
Customer Engagement, Customer Experience
June 12, 2017
Via: The Retail Doctor BlogI have been a loyal Nordstrom shopper for decades. It was the pinnacle of cache to buy from Nordstrom. Exclusive. Quality. Service. For many years one salesman at their Cypress store helped me pick out my on-camera wardrobe. Once I […]