Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 5, 2024

They likely need to host events, too, since store events are all the rage. Keep the stores tidy. Follow evolving protocols as they relate to loss prevention. And, and, and… Are we expecting too much from store associates? And process returns of stuff people don’t want! Personalize the experience.

Payment Services 275

Payment Services Loss Prevention Fulfillment Shipping 275

Retail TouchPoints

MAY 14, 2025

It isnt realistic for stores to catch every shoplifter, but they can (and do) take steps to significantly reduce the ability of ORC groups to operate at scale. The National Retail Federation notes that while retail crime is still an issue, progress is being made and retailers have been working aggressively to address the problem.

Payment Services 179

Payment Services Point of Sale Loss Prevention Finance 179

Retail TouchPoints

AUGUST 14, 2024

This increased risk has forced retailers to reconsider their loss prevention strategies. It’s no longer just about stopping theft; protecting staff and customers from harm is now a top priority, prompting retailers to adopt more comprehensive and proactive approaches to loss prevention and safety.

Loss Prevention 278

Loss Prevention Specialty Retailers Grocer Outdoor 278

Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Additionally, Sensormatic has expanded its magnetic InFuzion hard tag family, including an ink version for visual deterrence and a wide-gap version for thicker items and footwear, both with integrated pin design to reduce tagging and checkout times as well as self-checkout integration capabilities.

Loss Prevention 260

Loss Prevention Checkout Store Operations Customer Experience 260

Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Autonomous retail technology is on the rise, with innovations like Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology already leapfrogging past yesterday’s self-checkout solutions. Still, some retailers remain reluctant to rely too heavily on autonomous technology, fearing the potential dangers associated with leaving a store “unguarded.”

Loss Prevention 264

Loss Prevention Checkout Store Operations Shopping 264

Retail TouchPoints

JULY 12, 2023

Technology — specifically edge computing — provides the foundation for a better customer experience, real-time inventory management, enhanced security and loss prevention and in-store analytics. Those same cameras and sensors also are at the heart of the grab-and-go checkout system featured in Amazon Go stores.

Payment Services 246

Payment Services Inventory Management Checkout Loss Prevention 246

Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Retailers have gotten better about thinking about simple things like power accessibility or creating WiFi shadows around fixtures and things like that, but there are still far too many unintended consequences that come out of store design because they did not think through tech requirements up front.

Loss Prevention 323

Loss Prevention Visual Merchandising Sporting Goods Store Operations 323