Retailers seeing increase in product de-tagging and criminal preparedness

Retailers should be aware that offenders are coming equipped to steal with bag checks increasingly finding portable de-taggers, knives,...

Retailers should be aware that offenders are coming equipped to steal with bag checks increasingly finding portable de-taggers, knives, and even bolt cutters.    Retailers have reported to the National Retail Association during recent engagements the following findings:   One retailer reported approaching an individual in the change room after smelling burnt...

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Retailers urged to be vigilant against shoplifting raids by the Christmas Grinch

The National Retail Association (NRA) is urging retailers to be vigilant when it comes to shoplifting raids from thieving...

The National Retail Association (NRA) is urging retailers to be vigilant when it comes to shoplifting raids from thieving customers acting as a Christmas Grinch during the festive season. NRA Manager of Industry Policy David Stout said the busy Christmas period leaves retailers vulnerable to shoplifters and that it was...

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NRA joins RFID Coalition to support the Australian retail industry

A group of like-minded retailers, brands, solution providers and trade associations joined forces on Thursday 22 March 2018 to...

A group of like-minded retailers, brands, solution providers and trade associations joined forces on Thursday 22 March 2018 to bring the benefits of RFID technology to the Australian retail sector. Calling themselves the RFID Coalition, the group agreed to share projects, experiences, solutions and case studies with the aim...

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8 High-Risk Loss Prevention Scenarios Every Retailer Should Monitor

With retail loss being on the rise globally – Australian estimates are sitting at 4.5 billion annually, and growing...

With retail loss being on the rise globally – Australian estimates are sitting at 4.5 billion annually, and growing – the problem is snowballing out of control.Loss Prevention Scenarios Every Retailer Should Monitor like employee fraud, training gaps & operational inefficiencies estimated to cost retailers. Try it! The issue is...

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Could your retail network be losing thousands from staff training inefficiencies?

Sometimes it can be difficult to ensure that your POS system is being used correctly or the right procedures...

Sometimes it can be difficult to ensure that your POS system is being used correctly or the right procedures are in place – and are accurately being followed by all staff. On-the-job training is commonplace among Australian retailers, but what if bad habits are picked up along the way,...

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Is your loss prevention strategy simply spying on your staff?

by Brad Culbert, Retail Defender Last week, in the article “Modern Retail and the future of Loss Prevention” I talked about it being...

by Brad Culbert, Retail Defender Last week, in the article “Modern Retail and the future of Loss Prevention” I talked about it being no secret that the world of technology is changing faster than ever, and introduced the concept of a ‘behind the scenes’ technology that we know is uncovering great results for...

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Modern Retail and the future of Loss Prevention

by Brad Culbert, Retail Defender It’s no secret that the world of technology is changing faster than ever. When you picture...

by Brad Culbert, Retail Defender It’s no secret that the world of technology is changing faster than ever. When you picture the future of retailing, you might see holographic glasses replacing changing rooms, or integration with social media platforms to seek approval from friends. However, there’s a ‘behind the scenes’ technology that’s...

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Message from the CEO: 4th December 2015

As a business owner or manager, you deal on a daily basis with a wide range of expenses –...

As a business owner or manager, you deal on a daily basis with a wide range of expenses – some large and some small, but each one impacting on your bottom line.  And, no doubt you often stop to reflect on the worth of each overhead to your ultimate...

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