POS Systems

With fall officially underway, holiday prep is ramping up for retailers. Between tariff uncertainty, lingering supply chain issues, and a more values-driven consumer mindset, the road to a strong year-end starts now. Retailers that plan early and act intentionally will have the advantage. At Lightspeed, we work with thousands of retailers worldwide, giving us a…

Are you losing sales because customers would rather tap than talk? GoDaddy’s new Consumer Pulse survey of 1,500 U.S. shoppers suggests you might be. It found 54 percent of Gen Z and 50 percent of millennials would rather buy online and pick up in‑store, use self‑checkout, or stay fully online than interact with other people…

Over the past decade, retail point-of-sale (POS) systems have steadily become more sophisticated, using network-based technology to ring up sales transactions, track inventory changes, and collect other important data. Many retailers now use fully cloud-based POS systems like Square, Clover, and Lightspeed, which keep data on remote servers and can be accessed from anywhere with…

Retail heroes love the hustle of the job. Whether it’s running a cozy boutique, a bustling farm stand, or a specialty shop close to the heart, retailers pour all their energy into the business because they believe in what they do. But let’s face it: in today’s world, every dollar counts more than ever. Economic…

Imagine this: you walk into your favorite café to grab a latte and leave with a beautifully wrapped jar of locally produced honey and a size medium super-comfortable hoodie bearing the café’s logo, which you've admired for some time. Or picture stopping by a convenience store while you fill up on gas only to discover…

Technology has been helping to shape the retail sector for years. However, in 2025 we’ll see that impact soar as developments become more advanced and arrive faster than ever. The most significant changes will stem from the need to streamline basic processes, like tracking point-of-sale (POS) activations, along with a desire to harness new technology…

In partnership with Censuswide Research, NCR Voyix recently commissioned a survey of U.S. IT professionals and found that nearly 40 percent of respondents average 86 instances of regular maintenance to their in-store technology stacks each year. The kicker: 40 percent of respondents said these updates can take between two weeks and six months for an…

While friendly sales staff, top-notch products, and eye-catching visual merchandising draw consumers into your store, the checkout process is critical in converting them into paying customers. Research reveals retailers lose approximately $37.7 billion annually due to long checkout lines. That said, if your checkout experience isn’t up to par, it could significantly impact your bottom…

According to research by PwC, overall spending will surge this holiday season to an average of $1,638 per shopper, a 7 percent increase from 2023 and a 15 percent increase from 2022. While this is good news for a recovering economy, 34 percent of Americans went into debt over Christmas in 2023, with 67 percent…

It’s that time of the year when sales take on new horizons and retailers have the opportunity to capitalize on fresh consumer enthusiasm during the holiday season. The festive period is here, and retailers must prepare and refine their approach to make the most of increased sales opportunities. The holiday period proves itself to be…