La Mode Kar Nam, Montreal’s family-run destination for Nike sneakers and apparel, had been running its business successfully for 25+ years—but their Lightspeed POS and ecommerce setup was holding them back.
Here’s how a full migration to Shopify helped them eliminate unnecessary costs, expand nationwide, and boost sales by 30%.
The Challenge: Why Lightspeed Was Limiting Growth
Even with decades of retail experience, Kar Nam faced several major obstacles:
1️⃣ Unfair Monthly Fines
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Lightspeed forced the use of its proprietary payment terminals.
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Refusing them meant $500+ per month in penalties, an unnecessary cost for a small business.
2️⃣ Limited Ecommerce Reach
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Their old Lightspeed website made it difficult to sell beyond Montreal.
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Expanding online sales nationally seemed impossible.
3️⃣ Inefficient In-Store Operations
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Lightspeed’s POS workflows weren’t flexible enough for real-world retail needs.
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Staff were spending unnecessary time troubleshooting the system instead of serving customers.
Owner Insight – Mr. Chan:
"We knew Shopify could give us the tools to grow, but we needed experts who understood both the tech and our day-to-day operations. Matagora made it seamless—everything just worked from day one."
The Solution: Full Shopify POS + Ecommerce Migration
Matagora delivered a white-glove migration to unlock the store’s potential:
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Shopify POS Setup: Freed Kar Nam from Lightspeed fines and allowed the use of preferred payment providers, saving thousands annually.
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High-Performance Ecommerce Store: Built a Shopify site optimized for nationwide sales, faster checkout, and frictionless UX.
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Training & Onboarding: Staff were empowered to manage inventory, POS workflows, and orders efficiently from day one.
Technical Challenges We Solved:
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Migrated Lightspeed POS data (products, variants, inventory, historical sales) without errors or duplicates.
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Configured hardware and workflows for seamless in-store and online operations.
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Ensured a smooth transition without downtime, so Kar Nam could continue serving customers.
The Outcome: Measurable Business Growth
✅ 30% Increase in Overall Sales – Both online and in-store sales rose thanks to Shopify’s fast checkout and improved UX.
✅ Expanded Reach Across Canada – New ecommerce capabilities unlocked a national customer base.
✅ No More Unfair Fines – Monthly penalties disappeared, saving the business over $6,000 annually.
✅ Higher Traffic Online & In-Store – Optimized website and frictionless POS attracted more customers.
✅ Future-Proof Foundation – Kar Nam now has a scalable platform ready for growth and expansion.
Key Takeaways
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Expert-Led Migration Matters – Attempting a DIY migration often risks downtime, duplicated data, and lost sales.
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POS + Ecommerce Must Work Together – Seamless integration ensures staff efficiency and customer satisfaction.
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Cost Savings + Growth Are Linked – Cutting unnecessary fees and optimizing workflows translates directly into higher revenue.
If your business is struggling with outdated POS or ecommerce systems, schedule a call with us today to see how a professional Shopify migration can unlock growth and save costs—just like La Mode Kar Nam.