Historical Loss Prevention Practices: From Ancient Markets to Modern Retail
Early Strategies: Vigilance and Physical Barriers In the earliest days of commerce, shopkeepers relied heavily on their own vigilance to prevent theft. Many would sleep in their stores or keep watch during busy market hours. As urban centers grew, merchants began...
Federal Regulations on Retail Safety: Compliance in the Modern Retail Environment
The Scope of Federal Retail Safety Regulations Federal regulations on retail safety encompass a wide range of areas, including workplace safety, product safety, and food safety for retailers that sell consumables. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration...
The Impact of Digitalization on Retail Safety: A New Era of Protection
Understanding Digitalization in Retail Safety Digitalization in retail safety involves using technology to improve practices related to loss prevention and risk management. This includes a variety of tools and systems that help retailers monitor their operations more...
The Early Adoption of CCTV in Retail: A Shift in Security Practices
The Birth of Retail Surveillance The introduction of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) in retail environments was a response to a growing problem: shoplifting. As stores expanded and self-service models became more common, retailers found it increasingly difficult to...