Retailers worldwide are increasingly concerned about the rise of organized retail crime (ORC). Every year, businesses face significant losses due to the activities of these highly organized criminal groups. Effective countermeasures are the only way to protect your business in the long run. Luckily, the progress made in the security landscape has given us [...]
Shoplifting is a common problem for virtually every business, and there are well-established ways to combat it. In the most extreme cases, however, shoplifting goes far deeper than the actions of a lone thief. Few business owners realize just how deep the rabbit hole goes when it comes to organized theft. What Is Organized [...]
Unlike most shoplifters who attempt to hide merchandise inside their clothes or bags, organized retail crime (ORC) groups take it a step further. They're a group of professionals that use clever methods to steal from retailers. And ORC crimes continue to increase. The National Retail Federation's most recent survey shows that ORC theft costs [...]
Did you ever stock a shelf with merchandise only to discover a few hours later that it was empty with no record of sales? Almost every retailer has experienced shelf sweeping and its effects firsthand. While some amateur thieves attempt to sweep shelves, organized retail crime (ORC) groups are professionals at it. Organized retail [...]
Developing and maintaining an effective loss prevention strategy will help to reduce theft and retail shrinkage while improving your bottom line. To ensure a successful loss prevention program, make sure to incorporate the five rules of loss prevention into your strategy. The five rules include loss prevention policies, protecting high theft products, product protection devices, [...]
As the loss prevention (LP) and asset protection (AP) industry continue to change, it's essential to stay up-to-date with what's going on. Whether you are the business owner, finance, operations, merchandising, or LP/AP professional, we can help find a solution that fits your goals and budget. At Product Protection Solutions (PPS), we work with our [...]
Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers (INFORM) Act We want to take a moment to express our focus and commitment to helping and improving the lives of loss prevention and asset protection team members. PPS is a company dedicated to being your trusted advisor for all your LP needs. As we [...]
