Bricks and mortar retail is anything but doomed, with a series of reports indicating the sector continues to not just survive but in some cases even thrive as physical stores…
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Playing a proactive, not reactive, loss prevention game
As the industry gears up for the busiest time of the year, retailers will be looking to maximise every opportunity to reap the rewards of the Christmas shopping season. And…
Striking the loss prevention balance to avoid anti-theft overkill
Theft prevention might be at the forefront of many store manager’s minds, but like any strategy, it’s about striking the right balance and using the correct technique in the right…
Retail Loss Prevention terms explained
Every industry comes complete with its own jargon and unique terms. In the field of loss prevention, it’s no different. From EAS to RFID, here are some of the most…
Retail roundup July 2018
It comes as little revelation the retail landscape is shifting, and as the industry passes the mid-year mark, headlines indicate there are changes afoot. From major retail revamps to cashless,…
Breaking down the barrier of cabinets and displays
It comes as little surprise that high-value goods such as electronics and accessories are among the most targeted items by shoplifters looking for a five-finger discount. In a challenge for…
The high cost of employee theft
It’s hard to imagine trusted employees might be stealing from your store, but a raft of statistics indicate that’s the case with the latest revealing employee theft could account for…
The best protection for your new store – Part 1
Regardless of whether you intend on selling high-end clothing, funky stationery or the latest line-up of high-tech gadgets, every new shopfront should look at their security systems as an integral…
Why consumers behave the way they do
When it comes to retail, huge resources are dedicated to understanding what makes the consumer tick. There’s customer profiles, loyalty programs, data analysis and a whole host of tools utilised…
Technology targets fitting room theft
As any retailer with a focus on attire will attest, the fitting room presents a real opportunity for would-be thieves to conceal and steal retail items. Even stores with the…
The evolution of EAS
First developed in the 1960s, Electronic Article Surveillance is renowned as one of the most effective loss prevention methods available to retailers. Easy to implement, scalable and featuring tags, labels…
Big retailers feeling the effects of shoplifting
Big retailers feeling the effects of theft A recent report by the Australian notes the “five-finger” discount is alive and well, now costing retailers $9.5 billion in lost revenue each…