Security tag or label based Electronic article surveillance remains one of the most effective ways of protecting individual retail products against theft and loss. But if your system is sounding…
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Case in point – Shoplifting surges in Brisbane
A recent news article has illustrated just how vigilant retailers need to be during holiday periods and sales, with the Brisbane Times reporting a 40 per cent increase in shoplifting…
Some pointers on security label positioning
In retail there’s often talk about the consumer experience, with a wealth of discussion about displaying products, showcasing them and positioning them to make wares more appealing. But what about…
Security at the Point of Sale
Akin to the helm of the retail ship, the Point of Sale is one of the most important areas of any store environment. It’s the place where customer service and…
Factoring the future into your loss prevention ROI
When it comes to selecting the right loss prevention strategies for your storefront, it’s not just about considering the issues affecting your retail outlet in the present. Effective loss prevention…
Playing a proactive, not reactive, loss prevention game
As the industry gears up for the busiest time of the year, retailers will be looking to maximise every opportunity to reap the rewards of the Christmas shopping season. And…
Retail roundup – September
Technology dominates the retail news this quarter as the sector gears up for Christmas and the busiest season of the year. From smartphones to AI and payments, here’s an insight…
Retail Loss Prevention terms explained
Every industry comes complete with its own jargon and unique terms. In the field of loss prevention, it’s no different. From EAS to RFID, here are some of the most…
The high cost of employee theft
It’s hard to imagine trusted employees might be stealing from your store, but a raft of statistics indicate that’s the case with the latest revealing employee theft could account for…
The best protection for your store -Part 2
Opening a new retail outlet requires a lot of decision making – from store fit out and staffing to the range of products on offer and how they will be…
The best protection for your new store – Part 1
Regardless of whether you intend on selling high-end clothing, funky stationery or the latest line-up of high-tech gadgets, every new shopfront should look at their security systems as an integral…
The evolution of EAS
First developed in the 1960s, Electronic Article Surveillance is renowned as one of the most effective loss prevention methods available to retailers. Easy to implement, scalable and featuring tags, labels…