E-commerce, virtual reality and chatbots night be the flash new terms of the retail world, but behind the scenes it’s simple data and analytics that are delivering a host of…
Generation Z indicates in-store retail future anything but bleak
Shopping in a bricks and mortar store is anything but a dying trend, with young consumers keen to enjoy the socialising and personal contact that only in-store retail allows. These…
Vitag gives retailer a “sporting”chance
For many retailers a security solution is about more than reducing theft. This was the case with Sportsco who approached Vitag with additional store management requirements like traffic counting to…
The rise and rise of mobile retail
For Australians, mobile technology is very much a way of life. Over 16 million people own a smartphone or tablet and three quarters of us use it just as much…
Opening a retail store? Here’s what to consider on the security front
The stock is on order, the premises outfitted and the signwriter booked, meaning the countdown is on until opening day at your new retail establishment. But just as premises, point…
The hidden options for EAS. The time is now
Due to their minimalist design and aesthetic appeal, concealed Security Systems or Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems are an increasingly popular option for retailers looking to maintain item security, without…
A brief history of mobile POS
For as long as there have been shopfronts there have been managers counting the beans, watching the takings and looking for more effective ways to handle their cash. But it’s…
How retail can cash in on e-commerce
Modern retail is all about convenience, catering to a new-age shopper whose inherent desire is to buy what they want, when they want it, as swiftly as possible. It’s a…
Loss prevention resolutions for the new financial year
As retailers complete their final stocktake and tick off the requirements that mark the end of the financial year, it’s a timely opportunity to look to the new business year…
What to look for in clothing security tags?
When it comes to retail security tags, apparel stores have a wealth of choices at their fingertips. But what’s the best option that will meet a store’s loss prevention needs?…
RF or AM – Which Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system is right for you?
Used by over 73% of retailers worldwide according to the Global Retail Theft Barometer, electronic article surveillance (EAS) is considered one of the most effective weapons in the war against…
Top Strategies to reduce retail shrinkage
The bricks and mortar retail environment may have changed dramatically in the past few years , but according to the Global Retail Theft Barometer, the cold hard numbers of retail…