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                <title>Class Is in Session: How Retailers Can Win the Back-to-School Rush</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 20:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Francesca Nicasio]]></dc:creator>
                
                                    <description><![CDATA[School may still be out for summer, but you don’t have that luxury as a retailer. Back-to-school is the second-largest retail event of the year—right behind the winter holidays—so there’s no time to sunbathe. Whether it’s preschoolers or college students, parents, teachers and kids alike are looking to bring some excitement and joy to what [&hellip;]]]></description>
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                <title>Inventory Write-Offs: Overview, Process and Common Questions</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:47:10 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[Managing inventory is a balancing act for growing businesses, especially those with multiple locations. When products lose value or can’t be sold, it’s not just frustrating—it directly affects profits and disrupts operations. That’s where inventory management software comes in. An inventory write-off isn’t just another line on your books—it’s a reality check. Whether caused by damage, [&hellip;]]]></description>
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                <title>Inventory Write-Down: Impact, Calculation &#038; Prevention Guide</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 12:09:17 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Francesca Nicasio]]></dc:creator>
                
                                    <description><![CDATA[Inventory prices aren’t static, and their value can change depending on several factors in the market. When inventory values go down, businesses need to adjust their financial records to reflect the true worth of their stock. This is where inventory write-downs come in. For retailers, write-downs aren’t unusual. Stock spread across multiple locations or channels [&hellip;]]]></description>
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                <title>Everything You Need to Know About Payroll Record Retention</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:45:47 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lightspeed]]></dc:creator>
                
                                    <description><![CDATA[Recordkeeping is an essential part of running a smooth business. Learn what you need to know about employee record retention requirements.]]></description>
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                <title>What Is Ending Inventory? Meaning, Benefits &#038; Calculation</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 11:28:08 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jessica Romera]]></dc:creator>
                
                                    <description><![CDATA[Learn how ending inventory impacts your business and boost profitability. Make smarter business decisions with inventory tracking strategies.]]></description>
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                <title>What is COGS? The Ultimate Beginner&#8217;s Guide for Retailers</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Guest Blogger]]></dc:creator>
                
                                    <description><![CDATA[Getting up to speed with key retail costs can be the difference between growing and grinding to a halt. Enter your Cost of Goods Sold. For anyone planning to start a new retail business, this article will give you a primer on Cost of Goods Sold (COGS). With the help of industry experts, we’ll answer [&hellip;]]]></description>
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                <title>What Is Experiential Retail? Examples, Strategy &#038; Trends</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:19 +0000</pubDate>
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                                    <description><![CDATA[Technology has changed the way we shop forever. When we can buy whatever we want, wherever we are, with the click of a button. The idea of the retail store’s purpose has also changed. While it once existed strictly as a place to transact changes, retail stores have started leveraging experiences to customers rather than [&hellip;]]]></description>
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                <title>Back to School Marketing for Retailers: 11 Ways to Prepare for the Boom</title>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:30:40 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Goose Fraser]]></dc:creator>
                
                                    <description><![CDATA[Back to school is one of the biggest sales periods of the year for retailers. Sales for both back to school and back to college have steadily increased over the last few years, and 2026 looks to be no exception. That means a spending blitz is set to happen. Have you planned how you&#8217;re going [&hellip;]]]></description>
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                <title>FIFO vs. LIFO: A Comparative Analysis of Inventory Valuation Methods</title>
                <link>https://www.lightspeedhq.com/blog/fifo-vs-lifo/</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:29 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Goose Fraser]]></dc:creator>
                
                                    <description><![CDATA[How does your choice between FIFO vs. LIFO impact your business’s financial health? Inventory valuation is more than just an accounting requirement—it directly influences your cost of goods sold (COGS), tax liabilities and profit margins. Choosing the right valuation method can shape key business decisions and financial outcomes, guiding smarter purchasing and inventory management strategies. [&hellip;]]]></description>
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                <title>What Is Warehouse Slotting, and How to Do it Better</title>
                <link>https://www.lightspeedhq.com/blog/warehouse-slotting/</link>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 09:00:01 +0000</pubDate>
                <dc:creator><![CDATA[Goose Fraser]]></dc:creator>
                
                                    <description><![CDATA[Running a growing business across multiple locations means keeping operations smooth and efficient. Fulfilling orders quickly, maintaining accurate inventory and creating streamlined workflows all depend on how well your warehouse is organized. That’s where warehouse slotting steps in. Warehouse slotting assigns products to the best possible locations within your storage space. It’s about matching items [&hellip;]]]></description>
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