Tag: point of sale
Why Point-of-Sale Activation Technology Has Been Heralded as a Kingmaker
If connectivity in today's digital world represents "everything," then surely the opposite must be true of disconnectivity.
As we immerse ourselves in the 21st century...
All Together Now
The giant course correction hitting retail now appears pointed squarely in one direction—toward technology. It was the sum and substance of presentations at the...
RFID and Retailing
Since the term radio frequency identification (RFID) came into common usage within the retail environment, around the end of the 1990s, it has in...
Using Video Surveillance to Audit Your Retail Business
Throughout my career, I've seen some outrageous behavior captured on surveillance video. From performance and productivity issues-like employees showing up late and doing personal...
RILA’s Asset Protection Leaders Council
In an industry as dynamic as retail, asset protection leaders have long been faced with the daunting task of keeping pace with the changing...
The ROI for RFID Technology in Retail
Over recent years, we've witnessed a resurgence of interest and substantial growth in the use of radio frequency identification (RFID) technology in retail—a veritable...
20 Years On: The Dramatic Metamorphosis of Point-of-Sale Systems
Emerging point-of-sale systems technology, including self-checkout, was on full display at the annual National Retail Federation (NRF) conference in January. Among the companies showcasing...
Understanding Essential POS Features and Limitations
Data is the future of the loss prevention and asset protection industry. A single, data-friendly LP professional can both identify and address leading indicators...
Fraud Detection Techniques Using Big Data
Deep inside the data warehouses of companies across the world, billions of dollars are trapped in the subtle variations between the binary 0s and...
Distribution Center Security: How Some of the Biggest Retail Companies Deter Theft and Crime
One of the modern miracles of retail is the ability to get the right merchandise, in high volume, and across vast distances, either into...