Do you own a retail business in Alberta? If so, you’ll probably know just how important it is to implement a security plan that properly protects your assets, your employees and your livelihood from theft.
This is even more important after new figures from Statistics Canada found a surge in shoplifting in Calgary - part of a growing trend across Alberta and Canada as a whole. In fact, shoplifting was largely responsible for Calgary’s growing crime rate last year.
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security
Are you a retail business owner? Have you witnessed violence in your workplace? Did you know that violence in the workplace costs the British Columbia (BC) retail industry almost a million dollars a year in worker’s compensation alone? Not only that, but millions more are lost in missing merchandise, stolen money and property damage?
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security
The time between Thanksgiving and New Years is a time for celebration, delicious meals and catching up with the people who are most important to you. However, with the good comes the bad and the holiday season also means an increased need for security at your retail store.
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security
“Organized retail crime continues to be one of the biggest challenges to retailers of all sizes,” NRF Vice President for Loss Prevention Bob Moraca said in a statement. “These crimes happen across the country every day, with criminals getting smarter, more brazen, more aggressive and sometimes even attacking store employees and shoppers. Fighting ORC is a full-time job, and retailers must learn how to stay a step ahead of these thieves.” Security Info Watch, 2017
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security
Retail Security in the Busy Holiday Period “The average shrink percentage in the retail industry is about 2% of sales. While that may not sound like a lot, consider that shrinkage cost retailers more than $49 billion in losses in 2016, according to the National Retail Security Survey on retail theft. So if your retail store did $1M in sales with 50% gross margins, your shrinkage at just 2% cost you $10,000 - that's significant.” (The Balence, 2017).
Read More
Topics:
Retail,
Retail Security
Monitored and verified CCTV / video security systems ensure your business is protected. Anytime you're not watching, criminals will seize the chance to act.
CCTV surveillance can be used to protect companies in a number of industries. Surveillance doesn’t just mean installing a CCTV camera. The system needs to be monitored and alarms verified, otherwise a CCTV camera is just a recording device.
Here are 8 businesses that can benefit greatly from the use of monitored and verified CCTV and video security systems.
Read More
Topics:
Automotive,
Fenced Compounds,
Restaurants,
Commercial Security,
CCTV,
Copper Theft,
Construction Security,
Retail Security,
Office Building Security,
Church,
Dealerships,
Security for Pharmacies
When an employee misplaces their key to your business, it should never be taken lightly. A lost key not only puts your business at greater risk for trespassing, vandalism, and theft, it can also put your employees at risk if they are at the office when a criminal gains access.
That's why it's critical that misplaced keys are reported immediately and that access to the affected areas be changed - the longer you wait, the longer you risk that someone will use the key.
Read More
Topics:
Keyless Access Control,
Commercial Security,
Retail Security,
Keyless Entry,
Managed Access Control,
Professional Office Seccurity,
Office Building Security,
Dealerships,
Building Access Control
Business owners are right to be concerned about the security of their facility and property. Businesses are the number one targets for crime. The National Burglar and Fire Alarm Association estimates that property crime averages 75% of all crime committed.
It's true that some types of commercial enterprises are more attractive to thieves because of what they sell or inventory - medical marijuana, jewelry, electronics, to name a few, but even if you aren't in high-end retail, don't be fooled into thinking you are safe. Thieves break into constructions sites, tire warehouses, fenced compounds, and even ordinary business offices, to steal information like employee data for identify theft.
Read More
Topics:
Fenced Compounds,
Commercial Security,
Legal Marijuana Grow-Op Security,
Construction Security,
Retail Security,
Office Building Security,
CCTV Video Surveillance,
Building Access Control,
Criminal Apprehension
Inventory shrinkage is a huge problem for retailers. In fact, Canadian retailers lose about $4 billion a year to theft, errors and damage. Retailers are constantly looking for ways to reduce their losses - from eliminating shoplifting, to reducing internal errors in shipping and accounting.
Sometimes the risk of inventory loss can outweigh a retailer’s resources for managing it.
That's where we can help. I'd like to share with you 5 tips that will help you better manage your inventory and prevent loss.
Read More
Topics:
Retail,
CCTV,
Retail Security,
Managed Access Control,
CCTV Video Surveillance
In last week's blog we talked a lot about security solutions retail stores should take into consideration to prevent theft, especially right before the holiday season gets under way. This week I want to focus more on the security of your staff and customers. Product theft is obviously a key goal that we all want to prevent, but the number one concern should always be the protection of those working and shopping at your store’s location.
Let’s go over 3 different security measures that you, as the employer, should review, and act on as we enter this hectic holiday season to make sure everything runs as smoothly as possible.
Read More
Topics:
Retail,
Retail Security,
Security Tips
The chaos of the holiday season has already begun. The number of shoppers walking the malls and the streets will grow substantially and rapidly over the next few weeks.
Soon your sales people will be too busy to monitor for loss prevention because they will be too busy assisting customers. Whether they're running to the back room to get a certain size, operating the till or just being bombarded with questions, it will be impossible for your employees to monitor your store 100%. This is the time of year where retail theft is at its highest and you want to keep your inventory shrink to an absolute minimum. So what do you do?
Read More
Topics:
Retail,
Retail Security,
Security Tips
No two businesses are alike. A school will have entirely different security needs from a construction site. By purchasing a generic conventional off-the-shelf alarm system for your business, you’re putting your business, assets, and employees at risk. Having a customized solution to fit your needs is important to staying secure.
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security,
Government Building Security,
Office Workplace Security,
SonaVision Online Monitoring,
Security Systems for Schools,
Security for Place of Worship,
Security for Auto Dealerships
As a manager or owner of a retail store, you know how time consuming and expensive loss prevention can be. Everything from employee theft and organized crime, to damaged shipments or internal errors are threats that you need to take into account and protect yourself against.
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security,
Security Tips
As a business owner or manager, you need to understand the threats and vulnerabilities of your particular industry, building type, and location, in order to make informed decisions about security. In the case of security, one size definitely does not fit all. To properly protect your assets, employees, inventory, and livelihood, you need a security solution tailored to your specific needs.
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security,
Security Tips,
CCTV Video Surveillance
If you own or manage a retail store of any type, you know well about the threats you face on a daily basis. Internal loss and employee theft, armed robbery, break-ins, organized theft, vandalism and more ... are all very real threats that unfortunately become a reality for many retail stores across Western Canada.
|
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security,
CCTV Video Surveillance,
SonaVision Online Monitoring,
Verified Security Alarms
Licensed marijuana grow ops and retail stores have very specific security needs. They are high-risk targets, and often, companies providing traditional security solutions are either unwilling or unable to provide the all encompassing security solutions that this industry needs.
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security,
Security Tips,
Security for Marijuana Grow-Ops
Retailers know how important managing loss prevention is. From robbery and shoplifting, to internal causes such as shipping and accounting errors - the opportunities for loss sometimes outweigh a retailer’s resources for managing it. One of the most prevalent and growing crimes is employee theft. Out of all theft related incidents, over 33% is due to employee theft up from 19% in 2008, according to Retail Council of Canada and PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Retailers are turning to more sophisticated ways to monitor inventory and prevent internal loss. We’ve come up with a list of tips you can follow to reduce the risk and instance of employee theft.
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security,
CCTV Video Surveillance
Car dealerships, RV dealerships, and all kinds of vehicle and machinery dealerships, face many different security risks. With open lots, glass showrooms, and service centres filled with valuable inventory - it’s no wonder they become a target for theft and vandalism.
Dealerships are vulnerable not only to break-ins to try and get the keys, but also to theft by stripping vehicle parts such as catalytic converters, air bags, navigation systems, pick-up tailgates, tires, and rims. You have valuable assets to protect - so security should be top of mind.
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security,
CCTV Video Surveillance,
SonaVision Online Monitoring,
Security for Auto Dealerships
Preventing a robbery is critically important to most businesses and the safety of your employees and customers is paramount. Making robbery prevention a part of your overall security strategy can help you, your employees and your business reduce the likelihood of becoming a victim of violent crime.
Burglary and theft are crimes against property, but robbery is a crime against people.
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security,
Security Tips
As we approach the holiday season and the busiest time of year for retailers we need to take into account the security and safety of your retail store. To help with this we have created an invaluable security check list eBook for retailers for the holiday season - You can download the ebook here.
As a retailer, you're probably well aware of how costly and time consuming it is to manage loss prevention.
Shrinkage losses are a constant battle and not only hit the bottom line, but indirectly cost retailers time and resources for loss prevention management. Every retail storeowner needs to think seriously about preventing theft from a profit and loss perspective.
Read More
Topics:
Retail Security,
Security Tips