Cold hard statistics* may indicate global retail loss costs US$123.4 billion annually but Google presents an even grimmer picture, offering a host of insight into how shoplifters are attempting to…
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Delving into data through retail software
It may not be as hip as smart mirrors or as funky as voice activated payments but make no mistake a major trend driving retail in 2018 is data and…
Shoplifting in fitting rooms
When it comes to store security, the fitting room remains one of the most challenging areas for retail outlets to monitor and guard against shoplifting. By nature, fitting rooms are…
Positive forecast for Christmas shopping tempered by warning of retail loss
The Australian Retail Association has released its festive season predictions, tipping Australians will spend over $50 billion on Christmas shopping over the coming weeks, marking a 2.8 per cent rise…
Vitag RF and AM questions answered
When it comes to securing merchandise with electronic article surveillance, two major technologies rule the roost – RF and AM. Both have been widely used for years and are proven…
The seven types of shoplifters set to cost retailers
Despite major improvements in retail security technology, shoplifting remains Australia’s largest contributor to the whopping $2.7 billion cost of national retail shrink. For merchants it’s a frustrating phenomenon that’s likely…
Australians keen to maintain real-world retail
Online shopping and the imminent arrival of Amazon may be shaking up the playing field, but bricks and mortar retail is far from entering its dying throes. According to a…
Securing the iPhone during a smartphone spending bonanza
With only days to go until the iPhone hits Australian shelves, retailers are limbering up for what promises to be a smartphone spending bonanza. This year alone, Aussies are tipped…
All retailers want for Christmas…is to minimise retail shrink
Over the coming weeks retailers across Australia will be enthusiastically unpacking stock, bringing in new staff and gearing up for the busiest event on the annual calendar – the Christmas…
Weighing up the ROI of RFID
Most retail managers are aware of the benefits that employing RFID electronic article surveillance (EAS) will offer their shop front. From item tracking to increased security and streamlined inventory analysis,…
Your common store security problems are telling you something
Loss prevention can be an ongoing battle where the playing field rapidly shifts. Electronic article surveillance strategies (EAS) that worked beautifully at preventing retail loss 10 years ago may no…
Smart cabinet locks the key to better customer service
Whether it’s protecting electronics, jewellery or high-value cosmetics, retailers have long turned to the glass cabinet and good old mechanical cabinet lock to protect easily stolen items but still offer…