Technology

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Retailers are facing rising theft and violence, and the key to progress lies in connecting existing security technologies and collaborating across sectors to drive meaningful, long-term impact.

Whole Foods Market is using AI to improve asset protection and reduce theft, while other retailers like REI are slowly adopting AI, amid concerns over privacy and reliability.

Integrated Risk Management (IRM) is a proactive, enterprise-wide approach that helps organizations anticipate, assess, and respond to risks strategically, turning uncertainty into resilience and competitive advantage.

The article discusses the growing role of AI in criminal justice, highlighting its potential to enhance investigations through data analysis, crime prevention, and improved interrogation techniques, while also addressing concerns related to privacy, bias, accuracy, and ethical implications.

Sensormatic Solutions has launched a comprehensive, customizable RFID- and EAS-based service offering to help retailers enhance supply chain visibility, protect merchandise, and optimize in-store operations.

This article highlights how retail loss prevention can evolve from reactive to proactive strategies by adopting unified commerce and data systems, integrating loss prevention teams, and leveraging advanced technologies like machine learning and automation to combat theft, fraud, and operational inefficiencies across all channels.

Everon has been awarded a Sourcewell cooperative purchasing contract, enabling streamlined access to its security and life safety solutions for public agencies across the US.

A must-attend every year for those in the industry, RILA’s AP Conference is an opportunity for retailers to come together and explore, share, and learn—ultimately advancing the LP profession and collaboration with key stakeholders, such as DAs and law enforcement.

Flock Safety empowers retailers to protect employees from violence and crime through AI-powered solutions like license plate recognition, gunshot detection, and video surveillance, shifting the burden of safety from staff to smart, proactive technology.