Remove Loss Prevention Remove Outdoor Remove Store Operations
article thumbnail

The Post-COVID Surge of In-Store Violence and Evolving Loss Prevention Policies

Retail TouchPoints

This increased risk has forced retailers to reconsider their loss prevention strategies. It’s no longer just about stopping theft; protecting staff and customers from harm is now a top priority, prompting retailers to adopt more comprehensive and proactive approaches to loss prevention and safety.

article thumbnail

Rethinking Hard Tag Removal: How RFID Technologies are Complementary to EAS Hard Tags

Retail TouchPoints

Still, as intelligence-led loss prevention (ILLP) systems that rely on radio frequency identification (RFID)-supported inventory insights to help retailers get ahead of organized retail crime become more common, retailers are considering a change in approach.

article thumbnail

Retail is the Most Common Location for Gun Violence, but There’s More to the Story

Retail TouchPoints

Image courtesy ZeroEyes For example, the majority of all gun violence incidents (60%, or 3,235 in 2024) originate outdoors, and parking lots in particular seem to be a flash point, with 1,848 incidents occurring in parking lots in 2024. The Cost of Gun Violence The worst cost of gun violence is death and injury.

Location 162