How To Respond to a Retail Store Robbery It’s a scary and depressing situation to find out that your retail store has been robbed. Maybe you are notified by your alarm system provider or maybe you remotely see the footage from your security cameras. Maybe you pull up to work one day and find the […]
How Weather Affects Business Security
The Impact of Weather on Crime There are many different things that can affect the security of your business. Some of them are obvious, such as security systems, lighting, and various aspects of your physical location. However, one aspect that is often overlooked is weather. There are actually many ways that weather affects crime. A […]
Making Retail Security Simple
Retail Store Security Doesn’t Have to be Complicated A lot of people think that properly securing a retail store is incredibly complicated. It doesn’t have to be! The fear that retail security is difficult (and costly) can prevent business owners from properly securing their properties. Some people think that having effective security is so tough, […]
Figuring Out What Type of Security You Need
The Right Security for your Business When it comes to protecting your business from criminals, it’s important to remember that not all situations are the same. A security solution that works for one business won’t necessarily be the best plan for another. One of the keys to having effective security at your business is figuring […]
Three Steps to Help Prevent Retail Store Crime
Keeping Your Retail Store Secure Crime costs retail stores. Every year, millions of dollars are lost due to theft, vandalism, and crime at retail stores. When a criminal steals from a store, the costs associated with the crime add up for the business. Of course, the more obvious cost is the cost of the stolen […]
How Your Own Property Can Be Used Against You by Criminals
Don’t Help Criminals Attack Your Property When it comes to protecting a retail store, office building, warehouse, or any other commercial property, it’s important to consider all potential weaknesses. One excellent way to do this is to try to think like a criminal. Imagine that you’re trying to break into your own property. How would […]
Tips on Stopping Theft at Retail Stores
Securing your Retail Store from Criminals Theft is one of the most aggravating issues retailers have to deal with. Theft in the form of shoplifting, fraud, employee theft, and smash and grab robberies costs retail stores across the country millions and millions of dollars each year. For retail store owners, these losses are significant. Retail […]
Ten Things Shoplifters Steal During the Holiday Season & How to Stop Them
How to Prevent Shoplifting this Holiday Season It isn’t just sales and store traffic that increase during the holiday season. Shoplifting increases as well. According to the Retail Holiday Season Global Forecast report by Checkpoint Systems, 37% of a store’s shrinkage occurs during the holiday season. This includes losses from employee theft, fraud, and shoplifting. […]
Jewelry Store Security
Protecting your Jewelry Store from Smash and Grab Robberies Jewelry stores remain major targets for smash and grab robbers. The reasons for this are obvious. Jewelry is of high value, it can very easily be resold and it’s small enough that it can quickly be carried from a store without the need for large, complicated […]
Protecting Your Retail Store This Holiday Season
Retail Security and the Holidays The holiday season is nearly upon us, and that means a lot for many retail stores. Not only is this a busy time of year for sales but it can also, unfortunately, be a busy time for criminals. Criminals often take advantage of the hustle and bustle of the season […]