# AI-Assisted Retailer Websites Lightspeed Showroom Gives Brick-and-Mortar Stores an Online Presence By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2025-09-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightspeed-showroom References: [ca.finance.yahoo](https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/lightspeed-commerce-unveils-showroom-digital-120000441.html) & [lightspeedhq](https://www.lightspeedhq.com/pos/retail/showroom/)  For some local businesses, running a full online store doesn't align with day-to-day operations, but lacking any digital presence can prevent potential customers from ever finding their store, and [Lightspeed Showroom](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-backed-website-builder) was created for brick-and-mortar retailers that want to bridge this gap. Showroom, supported by AI and Lightspeed technology, was made for physical retailers desiring an online presence without having to dive into the world of ecommerce themselves. Getting started with Showroom begins with a short onboarding survey, and as part of the [AI-assisted setup experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zegashop), merchants benefit from a professionally designed, custom-branded website and catalog that will highlight products, support [real-time inventory](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-inventory-replenishment), attract new customers and help them make online purchases with ease. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 51% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **AI-enhanced Retail Platforms:** AI-enhanced platforms create seamless online storefronts for physical retailers, democratizing access to digital commerce for local businesses. - **Hybrid Retail Models:** Hybrid retail models blend brick-and-mortar experiences with digital convenience, offering customers the best of both worlds while expanding market reach. - **Custom-branded Online Experiences:** Custom-branded online experiences allow small retailers to maintain distinct identities online, driving customer engagement and loyalty. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail Technology:** Retail technology solutions are reshaping the landscape by equipping physical stores with digital tools, streamlining operations and expanding customer bases. - **Ecommerce Infrastructure:** Ecommerce infrastructure providers are innovating new paths for non-traditional online retailers to establish digital presences without deep technical commitments. - **Artificial Intelligence Services:** AI service offerings are transforming how retailers build and manage their digital platforms, enabling smarter and more efficient setup processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Backed Website Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-backed-website-builder.md) - [AI-Powered Retail Tool Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightspeed-commerce1.md) - [AI-Enhanced Commerce Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aipowered-intelligence-layer.md) - [AI-Powered Automation Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightspeed.md) - [AI Commerce Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imerchai.md) - [AI E-Commerce Store Builders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shop-rocket-ai.md) - [AI Retail Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instore-customer-journeys.md) - [AI Retail Concierge Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/AI-retail-concierge-systems.md) - [AI-Powered Ecommerce Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threekit.md)