Electronics might steal the limelight when it comes to the theft of high-value goods, but make no mistake, apparel and accessories are the most commonly shoplifted items in Australian retail.…
Protecting the top selling Christmas items
With less than 70 shopping days until Christmas, now is the time many retailers are preparing to roll out, showcase and promote their Christmas stock. It’s also the time many…
Have you considered magnet-resistant security tags?
Whether it’s apparel, liquor or electronics, when it comes to protecting valuable or commonly stolen items from theft, occasionally you need to think outside the box. And a highly effective…
Is it time to move beyond online versus bricks and mortar?
This time two years ago Australian retail was awash with scaremongering the sector was at risk of imminent collapse courtesy of e-commerce giant Amazon’s impending arrival. “Online would kill real…
Reducing liquor theft over the festive season
It’s common knowledge the festive season brings with it both an increase in foot traffic for the retail sector, and an increase in theft. And some retailers and products are…
How shop security improves the customer experience
Retail loss prevention and the customer experience may seem like two terms which have little in common. But often they work hand in hand, with effective shop security facilitating the…
Red meat a red-hot target for shoplifters
The rising cost of meat is contributing to a spike in shoplifting, according to recent media reports, with major retailers now fitting security labels to their packaging of prime cuts.…
Four pre-Christmas trends every retailer should know
Next week, the retail sector officially enters the three-month countdown to Christmas, and already many brands are busily planning their marketing, ordering their stock and preparing for what they hope…
Police look at new charges for ‘swarming’ shoplifting
Victoria Police are considering introducing a new charge to tackle the rising incidence of ‘swarming’. Usually aimed at telco retailers and electronics stores, ‘swarming’ sees a couple or numerous offenders…
Apple’s Watch 5 to prompt surge in wearable popularity
Apple has unveiled its latest smart watch as more and more brands embrace the wearable trend and these accessories continue to grow in popularity. For retailers, the Apple Watch and…
How shoppers view technology
A US report has found most shoppers value the role of technology in retail, with innovation that assists in the product search and selection process their favoured form of tech…
Survey finds telco stores a prime target for theft
A retail crime security survey focussed specifically on Australia and New Zealand has found customer theft accounts for over half of all lost revenue from Australian stores, with telecommunications stores…