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What to do about loss prevention in retail

Retail Focus

While perhaps not the nicest of subjects to talk about, loss prevention is one of the most important topics when it comes to retail environments. Unfortunately, theft and shop lifting are issues that cause regular issues for all retailers, in some cases even on a daily basis, and leave them out of pocket.

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AI Isn’t Going Anywhere: How Retailers Plan to Deploy the Tech in 2024

Retail TouchPoints

Within the larger global market, McKinsey estimates that the retail and CPG sectors have the most to gain from AI , with potential to harness the tech and drive huge improvements in operational efficiency as well as the customer and employee experience. But many of these tasks may just represent the low-hanging AI fruit.

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How retailers can combat shrink and create an enjoyable shopping experience

Inside Retail

The FoxTag is a revolutionary loss prevention system that empowers retailers to take back control. The FoxTag reduces theft by up to 60 per cent when compared to traditional security tags available in the market. The good news is the world’s most innovative security tag is now available.

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JD Sports Powers Digital Transformation to Spur Growth in Canada

Retail TouchPoints

JD Sports , a global retailer with more than 3,000 stores worldwide, has adopted a suite of solutions designed to boost its growth in Canada, a market the retailer entered in 2021. includes cloud technology solutions with rich mobile functionality for omnichannel, POS, merchandising, ERP, warehouse management, analytics and loss prevention.

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How smart new technologies are improving sales and reducing costs for retailers

Inside Retail

Keeping staff connected on the shop floor Bretherton says Zebra Technologies’ tablets and touch computers – connected to new-generation communications software – are resulting in an 8 per cent reduction in employee turnover – and a similar rate of improvement in customer feedback scores. “If

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Holiday Store Experience Survey: Consumers Prioritize Safety Over Immersive Shopper Journeys

Retail TouchPoints

The holiday season has always been prime time for retailers to roll out new marketing campaigns, events and experiences that draw people to their stores — and keep them there. Despite these reservations, 47% of consumers plan to shop in-store this holiday season, an 8% increase from 2020.

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During the Holidays, Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Feel the Impact of Retail Crime

Retail TouchPoints

They’re mom and pop shops — the local businesses that form the lifeblood of countless communities throughout the country. This can also help retailers gauge the success of different promotions, helping them refine their marketing strategies and improve engagement with customers.