For marine dealers, the shift from the 2026 lineup to the 2027 model year is more than a seasonal inventory change. It is a critical business transition that directly affects profitability, cash flow, inventory aging, and customer demand. The most successful dealers don’t treat model-year transition as a clearance event. They manage it as a […]
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The marine industry has always operated on long selling cycles, seasonal demand shifts, and significant inventory investments. Today, dealers face an added layer of complexity: managing trade-ins alongside incoming model-year inventory while keeping customers informed. Success isn’t about stocking more. It’s about creating visibility across every stage of the inventory lifecycle and leveraging technology to […]
If you want to see a room full of powersports dealers get a little tense, bring up “AI.” I’ve watched it happen plenty of times: the second the topic comes up, the posture changes. Someone gets defensive. Somebody cracks a joke about robots taking jobs. And more than a few people flat-out say, “AI is […]
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AI is no longer a future concept for dealerships. It’s already shaping how many sell, service, price, and communicate—often behind the scenes. The key question isn’t if dealers should use AI. It’s how and where to start. Based on real-world results across the industry, the strongest return from AI shows up first in Sales and […]
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For marine dealerships, inventory isn’t just about boats and trailers — it’s also about parts. Whether it’s propellers, engine components, or accessories, the parts department plays a critical role in customer satisfaction, service profitability, and long-term growth. But with the unique seasonality of the marine market — heavy summer demand followed by quieter winter months […]
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EmailMarketing, InsightHub, Multi-Store, and Sales Video SALT LAKE CITY, UT – November 11, 2025 – Lightspeed, the leading provider of dealership management software for powersports, marine, RV, trailer, and golf car dealers, today announced a wave of dealer-validated product innovations spanning four high-impact areas: EmailMarketing, InsightHub, expanded Multi-Store capabilities, and Tech & Sales Video. Together, these updates advance Lightspeed’s mission to help […]
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – November 5, 2025 – Lightspeed, a leading Dealer Management System (DMS) for the RV industry, is proud to announce the launch of its new Forest River Major Unit Import integration. This groundbreaking advancement will dramatically streamline how dealers add new Forest River units into inventory, setting a new benchmark for efficiency and accuracy in the RV industry. Previously, adding […]
Your parts department isn’t just a back-end operation—it’s a key driver of customer satisfaction and dealership profitability. When it runs smoothly, it keeps customers coming back. When it doesn’t, it can slow down service, frustrate staff, and hurt your bottom line. Here are five actionable strategies to help your parts department operate more efficiently and […]
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When you’re running a dealership, time is money and wasting either isn’t an option. That’s where Lightspeed’s integrations come in. Whether you’re streamlining service, sales, parts, or accounting, our built-in tools help your team move faster, reduce errors, and focus on what matters most: growing your business. It’s time to adapt to some new processes […]
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Reason #3: One System. Total Control. Save Time, Reduce Errors, and Let the System Do the Work Why One System Matters When you rely on a patchwork of third-party software, you deal with: With Lightspeed, all your departments connect in real time. Inventory updates automatically when parts are sold or received. Salespeople can see the […]
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