Items Tagged with 'retail security'

Retailers are taking extraordinary measures to protect their shelves from theft. How can technology help mitigate risk?

In the dynamic world of retail, the pace of change has accelerated dramatically, driven by technological innovation and a shared commitment to exceeding customer expectations. 

Retail security leaders face an evolving landscape of threats as bad actors appear to be more brazen, even when met with increased security presence.

As retailers approach the final stretch of this shopping blitz, they must prepare to address heightened risks of ORC and smash-and-grab incidences.

Retail security was analyzed in a recent report by Software Advice. The report found that retailers are adding security cameras to prevent theft.

Retailers are embracing innovation, monitoring economic indicators and seeking to create more efficient, safe and customer-focused environments.

A retailer’s top priority is to keep its employees and customers safe. Technology is one tool that helps retailers mitigate retail violence. 

Target cites an increase in ORC as contributing factor leading to an unsafe environment for employees and making business unsustainable.

Cybercrime increases during the holidays, and numerous studies show that threats like ransomware have jumped by as much as 30% in recent years.

Fighting organized retail crime (ORC) requires a holistic and fully resourced enterprise security program.