CASE STUDY: A Secure Display Case Breaks Down Barriers
Over many years, cabinets have presented themselves as physical barriers to customers wishing to interact with high-value items. Locking merchandise away in a secure display case was seen as good for reducing shrink, but it could also run the risk of sales reduction.
Employee Fires Shotgun into Customers’ Car at Drive-Thru
A Wendy's employee has been charged after Charlotte-Mecklenburg police in North Carolina say he fired a shotgun into a car whose occupants got into...
New Sensormatic Anti-Theft Label Fits Health and Beauty Self-Service Retailing Model
Tyco Retail Solutions recently announced its new Sensormatic Health, Beauty & Cosmetic (HBC) Label, providing an anti-theft solution for beauty items difficult to protect...
July 4th Holiday Cargo Theft Trends
CargoNet analyzed cargo theft data in the United States and Canada from July 1 to July 7 for the past five years and noted that these were some of the most popular theft categories.
Active Shooter: Is Having A Plan Enough?
These tragic events remind each of us of the unpredictable nature of troubled minds and the vulnerability that comes with getting caught up in chance circumstances.
Employee Charged with ‘Intent to Murder’ for Running Down Suspected Shoplifter
A 29-year-old store clerk charged with running down a suspected shoplifter with his car faces charges of kidnapping and armed assault with intent to...
For First Offense Shoplifting, Education-Based Programs Might Provide Value
Education-based programs offering offense-specific, age-appropriate programming for shoplifting offenders are proven to reduce repeat offenses, which is not only the imperative of the criminal justice system but also the goal of the retailers as the victims. [Sponsored]
The Best (and Most Practical) Tips to Improve Your Crisis Management Plan
As we all know, a major crisis can arise at any time. It can be natural or man-made, short-lived or having devastating consequences over an extended period, affecting one business or many, and permanently damaging the reputation of some.
The 60-Second Guide to Total Retail Loss
There is no agreed-upon definition of what constitutes "shrinkage." Most estimates are based only upon measures of merchandise losses where the cause is unknown. The total retail loss concept offers a new definition of loss.