Possibly the greatest story in the history of consumer relations is the story of the “Nordstrom tire return.” Have you heard it? Legend has it that in 1975 a recently opened Nordstrom department store in Alaska had been renovated from an automotive establishment. A customer went into the new Nordstrom and claimed the tires he purchased […]
Read moreThere are many different types of locks and locking hardware available, and it’s not always easy to determine the difference between product types. On the surface, they may seem (and even look) similar, but as you learned when we discussed the difference between mortise and cylindrical locks, there’s often a huge difference. Today we dive […]
Read moreLately I’ve talked a lot about brand identity and how you can incorporate it into your door and hardware specification, by using upgraded architectural hardware. There is a common misconception within our industry that the words ‘unique’ or ‘custom’ always includes a hefty price tag. While there are instances where this is the case there […]
Read moreOn Tuesday, we discussed the issues that commonly arise when using wood doors on an exterior opening. While wood doors are beautiful, they just can’t hold up to the elements like they need to. CurriStain doors solve this problem, but that still leaves you scratching your head on what to do about your interior wood […]
Read moreThe retail industry faces countless issues ranging from petty theft to credit card fraud, but no issue has grown more rapidly in recent years than Organized Retail Crime (ORC). The National Retail Federation (NRF) recently reported on its ninth annual Organized Retail Crime survey, finding that 94 percent of Loss Prevention executives say they’ve been victims of ORC […]
Read moreRetailers lost $34.5 billion due to shoplifting and Organized Retail Crime according to the most recent National Retail Security Survey by the National Retail Federation. This is undoubtedly a serious problem that affects millions of retail operations and end customers. We would never make light of such a widespread issue; but there are always head-shaking cases […]
Read moreHardware specification is often left to the architects of new store construction. While there are some who take the time to research and learn about the complexities of our industry, there are many more that don’t. Often times, specification is viewed as a ‘one size fits all’ application and the intricacies of your facility and […]
Read moreHardware must be meticulously specified and maintained in order to perform as intended in the event of an emergency. However, often times, people compromise properly configured egress systems by adding in convenience features designed for more frequent non-emergency usage. The IBC requires exit signs, directional signs, and “NO Exit” signs to provide occupants with sufficient […]
Read moreOver the last 20 years LockNet has become a familiar face at each of the tradeshows we regularly attend. The team is in San Diego this week for the NRF tradeshow, National Retail Federation’s Loss Prevention Conference and Expo. Not only are we known as an industry expert, but for having one of the most fun […]
Read moreThe International Building Code is anything but easy to read, which makes sifting through section after section of code requirements a daunting and confusing task. We hope this “condensed” section on the requirements for electromagnetic locks will help ease the headache of code reading. IBC 1008.1.4.4 Access-Controlled Egress Doors Allowed in use groups – A, […]
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