Technology

Effective data collection and management in the aftermath of violent incidents are key for preventing future occurrences.

When it comes to retail theft, the industry—and the media—tend to focus on more prominent brands with more stores and revenue that are accountable to shareholders. But shrink from theft significantly impacts small-to medium-sized (SMB) retailers, which operate on narrower margins.

In this panel session on Oct. 10 at 1 p.m. ET, join industry leaders Anne Sullivan (Eye on Your Brand), Cathy Langley, LPC (Solink), James Garrett (Dollar Tree), and Chris Sisto (Solink) to explore common challenges with using traditional burglar alarms in fortification projects.

Retail executives must focus on balancing safety with effective loss prevention as theft and violence increase.

We invited two retail industry leaders to share their experiences with face-matching software. Here are their thoughtful, insightful responses about their considerations and reasons for deploying the technology.

James Stark is the segment development manager for retail at Axis Communications. In this capacity, he is responsible for developing strategies and building channel relationships to expand Axis’ presence in the Americas retail market.

Today, Pinkerton stands at the forefront of retail security—vigilantly protecting what matters most in an industry where risks are as diverse as the products on the shelves.

i3 AI Sentry—PIAM has transformed beyond access control into a multifaceted security and operational management tool.

Paragon is the latest walk-through metal detection solution from Garrett. Released in 2023, this detector is both modern and well‑suited to the needs of the loss prevention sector.

Using RFID ensures each product SKU is unique and traceable throughout the supply chain, dramatically improving stock accuracy and data management through the retail space and beyond.