When you’re away from the office, can you relax and take your mind off work? If you’re like many grocery store loss prevention professionals we know, that statement is easier said than done. That’s where we can step in and assist you. At Product Protection Solutions (PPS), our team takes a unique approach to [...]
While searching for solutions on how to prevent shoplifting, have you come across the phrase loss prevention devices? When you hear it, what do you think about it? Do you imagine pins, alarming devices, or security cameras? All those tools qualify as loss prevention but take it a step further. Imagine solutions that can reduce [...]
What would you do if you knew you could commit a crime with a minimal penalty? Unfortunately, that's a real scenario many people face when it comes to shoplifting. Plenty of shoplifting laws don't require jail time if the stolen merchandise is less than $1,000. Then when you combine the relaxed rules with the opportunity [...]
If you've researched supermarket loss prevention strategies before, you've likely seen advice on hiring security guards, installing CCTV, or locking high theft merchandise in glass cases. While those are all helpful tips, there are even more practical grocery store theft prevention strategies you can implement. So, whether you own a convenience store or a multi-chain [...]
When you research online for ways to prevent shoplifting in retail stores, there are over 3 million results! Even if you only look at the articles from page one, it’ll still take you some time to read through all the information. Save yourself time and effort by following a few steps to help you determine [...]
Did you know the most stolen item in a grocery store are cheese products (source)? In 2019, cheese sales went over $114.1 billion globally. Unfortunately, cheese isn't the only product targeted by amateur and professional thieves. Other high shrink grocery store merchandise includes personal health items, laundry detergent, baby formula, and meat. Implementing loss prevention [...]
Meat theft isn’t a new problem. In fact, it has been an issue for the last several years. It has only become a more significant problem since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meat theft is a combination of people stealing to survive, while some thieves see it as an opportunity to make money. Organized [...]
Reducing shrink and preventing theft in a grocery store is a constant concern. From produce to meat to household items, thieves will target any object they can conceal on themselves (yes, even laundry detergent). Supermarket loss prevention is an ongoing strategy for many owners, but you have help! Many online resources and industry professionals are [...]
Supermarket security and loss prevention strategies work together to help supermarkets and grocery stores stop thieves in their tracks. So whether you're a small supermarket store or a large chain, theft can be a demanding problem for you. Common loss prevention tactics include: Training employees to spot shoplifters Installing security cameras (and making sure someone [...]
