Retail Security During the Holidays: Preventing Theft and Protecting Staff
As holiday sales surge, so do the risks of organized retail crime, store theft and cargo loss. To stay ahead, retailers need to use a layered approach to retail security, one that integrates trained security officers, off-duty law enforcement and remote monitoring. This article is part of our holiday security series and explores how retailers can strengthen loss prevention strategies through proactive retail security measures.
Retail Security During the Holidays: Why Guard Touring Tech Matters More Than Ever
The holiday season is the busiest time of year for most retailers, and that surge in activity makes effective retail security both more difficult and more essential. While traditional conversation places focuses on staffing, store layout and physical deterrers, the real advantage today comes from combining trained personnel with modern technology: using systems that monitor, verify and optimize what’s actively being done.
Case Study: Protos Security and Community-Based Women’s Support Organization
Protos Security helped a women’s support nonprofit organization overcome unreliable coverage and operational gaps by delivering consistent, compassionate and mission-aligned protection. Within 90 days, the organization saw improved safety by working with Protos.
Holiday Theft Trends and Risks in Distribution
Standard freight may carry goods with relatively low replacement costs, but high-value shipments, such as pharmaceuticals, electronics and technology, are prime targets for organized crime networks. 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.
Preventing Retail Theft: Holiday Season Best Practices
The holidays bring record foot traffic, higher sales volumes and a rise in theft. Seasonal crowds and temporary staff can create an environment that fosters organized retail crime (ORC) and opportunistic theft. This article explores how staffing challenges and increased inventory create unique holiday season security risks and how retailers can strengthen their loss prevention programs through layered retail security strategies.
Protos Whitepaper: Holiday Season Security Strategies for Retailers and Distribution
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.
Holiday Warehouse Security: Theft Prevention & Logistics Protection Strategies
This article is part of our holiday security series, which also covers surge staffing, seasonal staff best practices, holistic multi-layered security and high-value transport 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.
Security Best Practices for Seasonal and Temporary Staff in Retail and Distribution
As the holiday season approaches, retailers and distributors turn to seasonal and temporary staff to meet rising demand. 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.
Protecting High-Value Cargo: How Protos Security Safeguards Your Most Critical Shipments
Standard freight may carry goods with relatively low replacement costs, but high-value shipments, such as pharmaceuticals, electronics and technology, are prime targets for organized crime networks. 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.
Holiday Surge Planning: Scaling Guard Services Fast for Distribution Centers
The holiday season brings a surge in shipments, seasonal workers and around-the-clock operations, making distribution centers prime targets for theft, pilferage and safety risks. 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.
