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Today’s shoppers have infinite choices at their fingertips. Winning their first purchase is only half the battle — keeping them coming back is wher...
January 28, 2026
7 minutes
Migration
Migrating to Shopify — whether you’re moving your online store, your POS, or both — should unlock efficiency, scalability, and growth. But most mig...
January 28, 2026
7 minutes
Guides
Peak season — think Black Friday, Cyber Monday, holiday rush, year-end sales — isn’t a surprise. It’s the busiest period of the year, and it’s wher...
January 28, 2026
7 minutes
Guides
In the world of retail technology, your point-of-sale system isn’t just a checkout—it's the backbone of your business operations. It affects invent...
January 28, 2026
7 minites
Industry Trends
Running an independent retail business means wearing many hats. From managing inventory to handling customer service, the day-to-day operations can...
January 27, 2026
4 minutes
Operations
Running a store is hard. There’s a million different things you have to consider to make your store a success. Online or offline? How should I tak...
January 19, 2026
6 min read
Industry Trends
Social media is one of the greatest tools the modern retailer has. How many products have you seen blow up because of a well-placed Instagram post...
January 19, 2026
5 min read
Guides
These days it really feels like online retail is taking over. The pandemic saw a massive increase in online shopping and while the rates have slow...
January 19, 2026
6 min read
Guides
Black Friday / Cyber Monday (BFCM) 2025 told a clear story: Shopify works—and it works at scale for SMBs.
Over one weekend, Shopify merchants proce...
December 29, 2025
6 minutes
Guides
If you’re thinking about moving your ecommerce and point-of-sale operations to Shopify, you’re already on the right path. A unified commerce platfo...
December 01, 2025
7 minutes
Operations
Switching from Lightspeed to Shopify POS can be a game-changer for small and mid-sized retailers. Many store owners struggle with clunky workflows,...
November 20, 2025
5 minutes
Guides
For independent retailers, shipping isn’t just logistics — it’s a key part of the customer experience. Fast, reliable delivery can increase repeat...
March 19, 2025
5 minutes