New Technologies, New Risks

New technologies will come and go, opening new windows of opportunity for theft, fraud and loss.

Securing Your POS

In today’s world, customers are expecting to shop and checkout at a pace that is conducive to their busy schedules. As a result, most retailers have invested in electronic purchasing options such as point of sale (POS) systems, with credit card transaction capabilities. Retailers should be prepared to handle credit cards in a secure and [...]

Recognizing and Preventing Hidden Loss

While not classified as shrink, hidden losses are just as detrimental to the retailer’s bottom line as theft.

Self Defense Supplies

Self Defense Supply’s acute sensitivity to the general population’s needs that has led the company to the forefront of an industry that is growing daily.

Preventing Return Fraud This Holiday Season

Procedural review audits (PRAs) are an effective tool for systematically combating return fraud.

Fighting Return Fraud

The most common type of return fraud is return of stolen merchandise. Wardrobing, the return of used non-defective merchandise, like special occasion apparel and certain electronics, also poses a huge problem, as more than six in 10 retailers (61.4 percent) say they have been victims of this activity within the past year. Yet according to [...]

Prepare for a Successful New Year with Procedural Review Audits

PRAs enable management to measure consistency, and pinpoint loss prevention challenges.

Retailers Combat Theft

Beyond petty shoplifters, organized gangs have made shoplifting more of a national problem.

Kiosks Demand Strategic Shoplifting Prevention Planning

Although more compact in size than an in-line store, with less inventory to track, kiosks continue to fall victim to shoplifting.

Indie Retailers Resolve Security Breaches with Proper POS Management

Smaller businesses such as independent retailers are more vulnerable when they open up their POS system to electronic purchasing options.

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