Lightspeed Commerce

14/10/2026

How operators responded to 3 years of pressure tells its own story. Steady on some fronts, a sharp reversal on another.

Download the full report: https://ow.ly/ghzm50ZXrvj

30/09/2026

Two opposite drinking trends are rising side by side: the bottomless crowd and the alcohol-free one. Venues are meeting both, and their offerings for each are neck and neck.

Find out more in the 2026 Hospitality Report: https://ow.ly/OxeK50ZSVyS

29/09/2026

AI and reporting tools were built to save time. Few expected quite this much.

Find out more in the 2026 Hospitality Report: https://ow.ly/l0nM50ZStH4

27/09/2026

In our latest report, operators revealed which costs had climbed the fastest.

Find out more in the 2026 Hospitality Report: https://ow.ly/umXB50ZRYz1

25/09/2026

Same tables. Same bookings. Different bills. Click through to find out why.

The full story's in the 2026 Hospitality Report: https://ow.ly/enek50ZReNy

23/09/2026

To everyone who joined us at the Good Food Symposium in Melbourne earlier this month—thank you.

A heartfelt thanks to Dani Valent for hosting, to our panel—Shannon from Smith + Deli, Marco of Umberto Group, Coskun from Tulumrestaurant & kismetmezebar, and Tinee from Tori’s Melbourne & Humble Rays — and to our very own Rob Stone, for their knowledge and candour.

Three things we’re still thinking about: generosity as a strategy, the power of knowing exactly who you are, and letting your numbers lead the way. 🖤

22/09/2026

Blink and you missed the AI debate.

By late last year, nearly every operator was already using it. The real question moved from "should we?" to "what for?"

We dig into the "what for" in the 2026 Hospitality Report: https://ow.ly/kROi50ZPvVe

Discover how restaurants, cafés and bars in Australia are navigating revenue shifts, technology investment & evolving dining behaviours in the 2026 Hospitality Report.

21/09/2026

Some things simply get better with time.

This season, we've added a whole lot to Lightspeed. New tools & refinements built to make your day run easier.

See what's new: https://ow.ly/RqIP50ZPvRf

20/09/2026

Last week, we took on Retail Tech Marketplace 2026 in Sydney. And what a day it was!

We loved connecting with retail leaders and industry peers, swapping perspectives on the opportunities and challenges shaping multi-site retail.

A huge thanks to everyone who stopped by the Lightspeed stand and to Retail Tech Marketplace for bringing the industry together. Until next time!

19/09/2026

Turns out "is it good for me?" now shares the table with "is it delicious?"

Diners' top menu preferences have gone full wellness, and they're not mad about it. See the full order of the day in the 2026 Hospitality Report: https://ow.ly/KUjF50ZPoP5