Tag: retail security
R-CISC Membership Recognizes Its Own with Peer Choice Awards
The Retail Cyber Intelligence Sharing Center (R-CISC) announced the winners of its annual Peer Choice Awards in conjunction with its annual Retail Cyber Intelligence Summit.
How to Increase Traffic Without Compromising Retail Store Security
The 21st century posed a major conundrum for the retailers: how to fight online competition and improve brick-and-mortar store performance, and how to increase...
Reduce Employee Theft by Removing Opportunity
Not every solution needs to feed into the crime prevention arms race. An important foundation, say researchers and industry experts, is for retailers to assess whether their basic control policies and procedures might be inadvertently contributing to employee dishonesty.
The Future of Facial Recognition Tech, According to Retail
"Driven by improved accuracy, speed, and an increased need for enhanced surveillance and monitoring, the global facial recognition market is predicted to grow from $3.85 billion in 2017 to reach $9.78 billion by 2023."
Checkpoint Announces that Boscov’s Will Employ CableLok Retail Security System
Checkpoint Systems recently announced that Boscov’s is employing its CableLok® retail security system to reduce shrink while lifting sales in a number of its...
LP and Risk Management for Signet Jewelers Brands
EDITORS NOTE: Kevin Valentine, CFI, LPC, retired at the end of 2017 as senior vice president of internal audit, loss prevention, and enterprise risk...
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Source Tagging: 20+ Years of Innovation
Every so often, a simple idea catches the imagination, fervor, and engagement of a group of people and is developed into a successful practice that revolutionizes a business. Electronic article surveillance (EAS) source tagging is definitely one of those.
Tips for Executive Protection in Dangerous Times
CEOs and top company executives are increasingly visible embodiments of their companies. Indeed, some top executives are now brands unto themselves, and the celebrity of entrepreneurs has reached new heights. One businessman/brand/celebrity has ridden his profile all the way to the White House.
How to Improve Your Retail Security Culture
Security committees can be useful to loss prevention departments by formalizing the role that staff plays in preventing theft and promoting security. The strategy may also broaden responsibility for asset protection and integrate it into everyday store operations.
A Lifetime of Learning
EDITOR'S NOTE: Chad McIntosh is the vice president of loss prevention and risk management for Bloomingdale's. He has more than forty years of loss...