Lightspeed eCom (E-Series)
Build and manage your online store with Lightspeed eCom (E-Series), integrated with Lightspeed Retail POS.
Executive Summary
Lightspeed eCom (E-Series) is an e-commerce platform designed to work seamlessly with Lightspeed Retail POS (X-Series). It provides businesses with the tools to create and manage an online store, offering features like unlimited storage, bandwidth, and SEO tools. The platform includes an "Instant Site" builder, which is a code-free website builder, enabling users to create a unique and strong online presence without technical expertise. This e-commerce solution facilitates the sale of products online, supporting various product types including standard, variant, and composite products. It also integrates with Lightspeed Payments for processing online transactions. The system is designed to help retailers extend their reach beyond physical stores, providing a unified platform for both in-store and online sales.
Use Cases
- Selling products online through a customizable e-commerce store.
- Integrating online sales with existing Lightspeed Retail POS (X-Series) operations.
- Creating a professional online presence quickly with a code-free website builder.
- Managing product inventory and pricing across both online and physical stores.
- Processing online payments securely through Lightspeed Payments.
Features
Visibility
- Code-Free Site Builder: Enables users to create and customize their online store with a drag-and-drop interface, without requiring coding knowledge.
- Product Catalog Management: Tools to add, edit, and manage standard, variant, and composite products, including pricing and loyalty settings.
Support
- Customer Support: Access to support resources for assistance with platform setup, usage, and troubleshooting.
Technical Specifications
- Architecture
- Web-based, API-driven architecture utilizing JSON over HTTP with secure sockets and token-based authentication for integrations.
- Deployment
- SaaS
- Authentication
- OAuth/OIDC
- API Available
- Yes
Integrations
- Lightspeed Retail POS (X-Series)
- Lightspeed Payments
Security & Compliance
Certifications: SOC 2, PCI DSS
Encryption: Data in transit is secured using secure sockets (TLS/SSL).
Pricing
- Model
- Subscription-based, tiered plans (e.g., Lite, Pro)
- Starting Price
- Available on website
- Target Customer
- SMB,Mid-Market
About Vend
Vend is a cloud-based point-of-sale (POS) and retail management software company. Founded in 2010 in Auckland, New Zealand, it provides solutions for unified POS, payments, inventory management, and multi-store operations. Vend was acquired by Lightspeed.