Reducing Risk, Scaling Coverage and Securing Assets
The 2025 holiday season is expected to set new records for retail sales, but with rising consumer demand comes unprecedented security challenges for retailers, distribution centers and logistics providers. As transaction volumes surge, so do threats like organized retail crime and cargo theft, making it critical for businesses to rethink traditional security strategies.
In our latest whitepaper, Protos Security explores the latest trends shaping the risk landscape and provides actionable strategies to protect your people, products and profits. This whitepaper highlights how organized retail crime is becoming more sophisticated, with theft rings targeting both retail stores and distribution hubs at alarming rates. It also examines the financial and operational impact of rising cargo theft and explains how seasonal hiring surges introduce new vulnerabilities across stores and supply chains. Finally, we outline why a layered security approach, combining trained security officers, off-duty law enforcement and remote video monitoring is essential for reducing losses, maintaining operational continuity and strengthening customer trust during the busiest shopping period of the year.
Explore our full holiday security series
Check out our latest articles below.
How to Secure Distribution Centers with a Multi-Layered, Holistic Approach
The holiday season is the busiest, and riskiest, time of year for manufacturing and distribution centers. With inventory overloads, extended operating hours and rapid hiring of temporary staff, facilities become prime targets for theft.
Holiday Surge Planning: Scaling Guard Services Fast for Distribution Centers
This article explores how proactive holiday security planning can protect facilities from escalating threats like cargo theft and workplace incidents while ensuring smooth operations during peak demand.
Protecting High-Value Cargo: How Protos Security Safeguards Your Most Critical Shipments
Protos delivers specialized security solutions to protect high-value cargo from theft. Our tailored strategies safeguard shipments and facilities during peak season and beyond, ensuring your supply chain and brand remain secure.
Security Best Practices for Seasonal and Temporary Staff in Retail and Distribution
By implementing a thoughtful set of security best practices, companies can both anticipate vulnerabilities and equip seasonal staff to succeed. Consider these five core practices to help secure your retail and distribution centers during the holiday season.
Holiday Warehouse Security: Theft Prevention & Logistics Protection Strategies
In this blog, we’ll break down the unique holiday security challenges facing warehouses and distribution centers, explore proven strategies for theft prevention and share practical steps for mitigating risks such as employee theft and cargo loss.
