by Milestone | Nov 1, 2023 | Anti-shoplifting
As crime in South Africa increases, retail owners continue to experience a significant loss in profits due to shrinkage. Shrinkage, also known as inventory loss, is the difference between the recorded inventory and the actual physical inventory. It can occur due to...
by Milestone | Jul 10, 2023 | Anti-shoplifting
Retail shoplifting is a severe problem for shop owners in South Africa. According to Sowetan Live, there is an “average of 170 people who get caught shoplifting every day.” This happens because many owners do not know what tools are available to help...
by Milestone | Aug 22, 2022 | Anti-shoplifting
Owning a store and working in retail is very demanding, from dealing with customers to ensuring the correct stock is being purchased and displayed in the correct way, it takes a very determined person to succeed. Unfortunately, retail is also at high risk when it...
by Milestone | Aug 22, 2022 | Anti-shoplifting
If you own a clothing store, you are probably aware of how easily a shoplifter can steal merchandise. Whether it be a pair of jeans or a shirt, clothing is easy to stuff into a handbag or put on and walk out with. It is for this reason that certain precautions such as...
by Milestone | Jun 20, 2022 | Anti-shoplifting
Anti-shoplifting devices also referred to as retail theft prevention devices, make use of Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS). Essentially, every item in a store is tagged and as they pass through the antenna at the store’s entrance, you and your staff are notified...
by Milestone | Mar 31, 2022 | Anti-shoplifting
The sad reality is that retail stores will always be an easy target for shoplifters. This is due to the fact that retailers have two very attractive things thieves are on the lookout for, cash and valuables. Needless to say, stock shrinkage prevention should be the...
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