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Smash-and-Grab Is Only One Part of a Retailer’s Loss Prevention Story

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Yet despite the growing frequency of ORC, retailers would be remiss to focus their loss prevention efforts solely on these brazen, smash-and-grab scenarios. In fact, according to the 2023 National Retail Security Survey conducted by NRF, Appriss Retail and the Loss Prevention Research Council, 68.8% Similarly, 57.8%

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Lost Goods or Lost Sales? How Connected Systems can Help Solve Retail’s Most Persistent Dilemma

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As such, there are many factors to consider when implementing new loss prevention tactics. At the top of that list is the effect locks and cases can have on well-intentioned shoppers when not deployed as part of a holistic, data-led loss prevention strategy.

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JD Sports Powers Digital Transformation to Spur Growth in Canada

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includes cloud technology solutions with rich mobile functionality for omnichannel, POS, merchandising, ERP, warehouse management, analytics and loss prevention. The Retail Management Suite from Jesta I.S.

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How Edge Computing Enables the Retail Store of the Future

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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.

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Shekel Introduces Contactless Checkout Solution For Grocers

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Fast Track also can help improve accuracy for retailers, which can boost loss prevention, reduce errors at checkout and create a better self-checkout experience for customers. Fast Track aims to eliminate the need for consumers to enter product codes via touchscreens by automatically recognizing produce, bakery and specialty items.

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6 Trends Driving Store Design Innovation in 2024

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Trend 6: Loss Prevention Enters the Design Conversation Earnings results from Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lowe’s and Target brought theft, and specifically organized retail crime (ORC), into the media spotlight. Everyday items are behind locked plexiglass, but technology will become a key driver of loss prevention efforts.

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How to Design Your Retail Space With Security in Mind

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When designing your retail space, where and how you use security cameras is key to loss prevention. Ensure security cameras point directly toward all entrances and exits, as this can help you see where any theft is occurring or when unauthorized employees are entering prohibited areas or rooms.