Practical retail security, Electronic Article Surveillance and loss-prevention insights from INEO.
September 18, 2023
The evolution of retail loss prevention Retail loss prevention has evolved from simple physical controls and staff observation into a layered discipline that combines people, store design, merchandise protection, video,...
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September 12, 2023
Retail loss can quietly damage a business Retail loss affects more than the value of missing merchandise. Shrink can reduce gross profit, create inventory errors, consume staff time and make...
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August 02, 2023
Security tag myths: separating fact from fiction Security tags are widely used in retail, but they are often described too broadly. The important distinctions are whether the product is an...
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July 21, 2023
Strengthening retail security starts with the team Technology is an important part of retail loss prevention, but equipment works best when employees understand the store's procedures and know how to...
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June 22, 2023
The National Retail Federation's 2022 National Retail Security Survey reported nearly $100 billion in total U.S. retail shrink, with external theft among the major contributors. Retailers use a combination of...
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April 18, 2023
Security tags and labels are an important part of retail loss prevention, but most retailers do not need to protect every product in exactly the same way. The best approach...
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March 15, 2023
Shoplifting is a serious problem that affects retailers and consumers alike. Not only does it cost businesses billions of dollars each year, but it also leads to higher prices for...
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February 08, 2023
Retailers can safeguard their business to reduce risk and expense with the correct loss prevention techniques, training, and education to combat the most common kinds of shoplifters.
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January 30, 2023
In 2022, 37% of retail shrink was a result of external theft. This has become a $100 billion dollar problem. Here are 10 easy steps you can take to secure...
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April 28, 2022
Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) alarms are useful when store staff understand what they mean and when the system is kept free of avoidable sources of nuisance alarms. 1. An alarm...
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April 13, 2022
If you want to protect your merchandise from thieves, an EAS system is the best place to start. Just by having one, you will show thieves that you are a...
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April 05, 2022
Choosing the right security tag or label starts with three questions: What product are you protecting? Is the store using RF 8.2MHz or AM 58kHz? And does the merchandise need...
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