Lightspeed Commerce launches Showroom

Mr. Dax Dasilva reports LIGHTSPEED COMMERCE UNVEILS SHOWROOM: A DIGITAL SHOWCASE FOR BRICK-AND-MORTAR RETAILERS Lightspeed Commerce Inc. has launched Showroom, supported by artificial intelligence and Lightspeed technology, designed for physical retailers which want a compelling on-line presence without committing to e-commerce. For many local businesses, managing a full on-line store does not fit their model. Yet having no digital footprint risks losing customers before they ever walk through the door. Lightspeed's Showroom bridges that gap by providing retailers with an easy-to-navigate site set-up supported by AI, tools that highlight their products, real-time inventory and brand story without enabling on-line transactions. "Selling on-line isn't right for everyone, but that doesn't mean retailers should disappear in the digital age," said Dax Dasilva, founder and chief executive officer of Lightspeed. "With Showroom, brick and mortar businesses can showcase their unique in-store experience while offering the digital touch points today's customers expect." Built for store-first retailers Showroom is designed for businesses with strong local customer bases and a focus on in-person shopping. By surfacing their assortment and story on-line, retailers can attract new shoppers, support loyal customers and drive in-store visits without the overhead and complexity of e-commerce operations. Set-up is not just fast, but intuitively supported by AI and refined by Lightspeed. Retailers complete a brief on-boarding survey, combined with their Lightspeed retail product data, and Showroom automatically creates a custom-branded website and catalogue. Merchants can then fine-tune the look and content with simple, easy-to-use tools. Key features include: A professionally designed, mobile-ready website; Automatic catalogue creation and set-up from Lightspeed retail product data; Minimal set-up, with AI managing the heavy lifting; Real-time visibility into in-store inventory for consumers; Seamless scalability into full e-commerce when the business is ready. With Showroom, retailers can confidently take their first step on-line knowing they will have the tools to expand into e-commerce at the right time. Lightspeed continues to deliver innovations that solve real-world merchant challenges. While many competitors may offer AI tools for on-line selling or catalogue creation, Lightspeed combines these capabilities in a single, purpose-built solution for physical retailers. "This is not just about going digital. It is about giving retailers modern tools to compete on their own terms," Mr. Dasilva added. "Showroom empowers them with a beautiful, data-driven website without forcing them into a model that does not fit." About Lightspeed Commerce Inc. Lightspeed is the point-of-sale and payment platform powering businesses at the heart of communities in over 100 countries. As the partner of choice for ambitious retail, hospitality and golf entrepreneurs, Lightspeed helps businesses accelerate growth, deliver exceptional customer experiences, and run smarter across all channels and locations. With fast, flexible omnichannel technology, Lightspeed brings together point-of-sale, e-commerce, embedded payments, inventory, reporting, staff and supplier management, financial services, and an exclusive wholesale retail network. Backed by insights and expert support, Lightspeed helps businesses run more efficiently and focus on what they do best. Founded in Montreal, Canada, in 2005, Lightspeed is dual listed on the New York Stock Exchange and Toronto Stock Exchange, with teams across North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. We seek Safe Harbor.