Articles tagged #SHRINK
Articles tagged
#SHRINK
Maximizing Retail Profit: How Source Tagging Strengthens Your EAS Strategy
In the battle against retail shrinkage, the method used to apply Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tags is as important as the technology itself. Source tagging—the process of applying security labels or EAS tags at the point of manufacture or packaging—offers retailers a way to enhance their existing in-store tagging programs by improving consistency, reducing labor requirements, and ensuring products arrive floor-ready.
Retail Security for Small Businesses: Affordable Solutions That Scale
What makes retail security different and tougher for small businesses? You’re fighting chain-level theft with a smaller team and a tighter budget. That means your plan has to be simple and surgical: a visible EAS entrance system, protection on the few SKUs that walk most, and just enough video to validate incidents and coach staff.
The Great Benefits of Retail Security Tags
Retail theft is at an all-time high, costing U.S. businesses over $112 billion annually, according to the National Retail Federation. For store owners, even a small percentage of shrinkage can erase profits, hurt staff morale, and damage customer trust.
5 Powerful Ways Retail Staff Can Boost EAS Effectiveness Without Being Security Experts
Retail staff don’t need to be experts to improve EAS. Discover 5 ways employees can strengthen retail security daily. Contact Global Security Solutions today.
Upgrading Your Store's Security: When and Why to Consider a New EAS System
An Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system helps prevent retail theft by detecting tags or labels on merchandise at store exits. If a tag hasn't been removed or deactivated, the system may trigger an alarm as the item passes through a detection zone.
Loss Prevention Strategies: The Role of EAS in Preventing Shrinkage
Retail shrinkage is an ongoing challenge for retailers, cutting into profits and disrupting operational efficiency. In 2022, shrinkage in the retail sector reached nearly $100 billion, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF), largely due to theft, administrative errors, and fraud.