Inspiration

This year, Lightspeed was proud to be the presenting partner of the Good Food Symposium.The Good Food Symposium is a first-of-its-kind...

Behind the scenes, St Kilda Football Club are constantly working to refine their operations. They’re striving to both grow and enhance...

Walking away from the Good Food Symposium, I wasn’t just carrying the weight of great conversation; I felt a deep sense of optimism...

There is a saying in France: à la bonne franquette. Roughly translated, it means that things are simple, unfussy. Everything is stripped...

Let’s creep it real: for restaurant owners, Halloween can be a little scary. The good news? With the right marketing strategy, you...

In June of this year, I was fortunate enough to partake in a first-of-its-kind hospitality event, the Good Food Symposium, in Melbourne...

While small towns might not have the same foot traffic as big cities, they can still be bustling with activity and can be the ideal...

Paris Butter is a restaurant which values experiences above all else.It is a mainstay in the Auckland dining scene and a familiar name...

DOC Group has an ethos based on absolute authenticity.It’s in their name, DOC standing for Denominazione di Origine Controllata,...

Lightspeed and OpenTable recently hosted Hospo Circle, an event that brought together local hospitality professionals to share insights,...

It was a freak accident. Lightning had struck the beloved and iconic sweet shop The Lolly Bug in Little Hartley. The fire led to the...

The Rural Trader is a breath of fresh air, bringing new life into a restored 1930s general store in Nevertire, rural New South Wales....

In the ever-evolving landscape of Australian retail, it can be difficult to predict what challenges and trends lay around the corner.To...

Robots aren’t exactly the first thing you’d think of when talking about lawn bowls. The time honoured tradition of a friendly game...

“eCommerce has changed the retail game”–that’s the understatement of the century. This isn’t just old news, it’s ancient...

2023 has been a mixed bag for those of us in the hospitality industry. While the year definitely wasn’t plain sailing, there was...

Sophistication. Innovation. Dedication. These are the signifiers of 124 Shoes and Altea, two fashion retailers devoted to elegant and...

An oasis for lovers of gardening and ethically-sourced homewares, Eden Gardens is truly a homegrown icon. Their vision is “To be...

Welcome to Cardross, a small rural town with a population of roughly 847 people. Nestled near Victoria’s border with New South Wales,...

Like all good things in life, Agathé Pâtisserie’s origins came from a simple cake. A strawberry cake to be precise. During a pastry...

Founded by two friends, The Nut & Grain Store opened their flagship store in 2021. Born from the need to supply the local community...