Unfortunately, the new year brings more theft. With the holiday rush behind us, it can still feel like we’re getting all of our bearings together. The returns have been processed, the seasonal displays are packed away, and the inventory count is nearly done. At this point in the year, for retailers, the beginning of a Read More …
Mystery shopping is a unique approach that retailers may want to consider in staying ahead of their competitors. It’s a great strategy in understanding how your business performs from another perspective you may not have considered. Specialty Store Services is here to help you see how valuable this technique is and show you that it Read More …
Having a business is all fun and games until you start experiencing theft and other things that call for more security. Having security cameras, gates, and other measures in place not only helps the safety of your store and employees but also can help with daily operations and the overall customer experience. Specialty Store Services Read More …
If you’re having trouble getting security in your store or need a reliable loss prevention strategy, consider incorporating EAS retail security systems. Shoplifting is at an all-time high now, and as a retailer, you’ll have to be prepared for the worst. The best-proven method to decrease shoplifting is implementing a sort of electronic surveillance system. Read More …
With the holiday season in full swing, store owners and managers should be extra vigilant for shoplifting. Read on to discover some great ways you can safeguard your store against this pesky problem! Shoplifting Prevention Techniques Shoplifting is an all-too-common crime that can cause major financial losses for businesses. It is estimated that shoplifting costs Read More …
The winter holidays are the high point of the year for many retail outfits. As shoppers flood stores intent on finding the perfect gifts for family members and friends, retailers can boost sales for the year and prepare for the slump that inevitably follows in the wake of the new year. Of course, when Read More …
These days, there are plenty of ways for customers to pay for purchases, depending on the options you choose to offer at your retail store. Where cash and checks were once the only ways to pay, consumers can now buy on credit, use bank cards, or even use mobile phones to proffer payment. Still, you Read More …
These days businesses are primarily concerned with complying with applicable privacy laws to prevent data breaches and digital identity theft and fraud. If you run a retail location, however, you also have to worry about POS payments in cash. Just because paying with currency is becoming less common in this credit-driven world doesn’t mean that Read More …
Sometimes it can be the smallest change in retail that can make large impacts. Take door alerts, an often forgotten part of the retail experience. Have you ever considered the effect a simple door chime might have on your business? Let’s dig a little deeper into the power of door chimes. A door chime works Read More …
Retail stores anticipate the high-volume holiday season all year. Although there are, of course, other times of the year when sales are good, there’s no comparison to the spike most retail businesses enjoy in the weeks leading up to the end of the year. Unfortunately, would-be thieves also see an opportunity. When stores are packed Read More …