Did you know that someone can steal your identity at the gas station pump when you swipe your credit card? I didn’t, and I was shocked to hear how easy it is for thieves to do so. NBC found that a master key gives access to gas pumps all across the country, making it a […]
Read moreI usually try to lighten things up on Fridays with an interesting or fun article, often unrelated to the door & lock industry. However, with the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT our spirits are grim today. Our hearts go out to the victims and their families during this emotional time. […]
Read moreI subscribe to dozens of industry blogs and RSS feeds, one of my favorites is Lori Greene’s ‘I Dig Hardware’. She has excellent insight into new and functional products and creative means to handle regularly occuring issues. In her post this morning she discusses this amazing product that was introduced at DHi’s CoNEXTions 2012 yesterday. It’s […]
Read moreA new type of crime is in town, and it is costing stores thousands of dollars. Flash Mobs/Flash Robs happen quickly, are difficult to stop once in progress, and are difficult to prosecute. Make sure that you add this threat to your security audits to ensure that you are as prepared as possible, and so […]
Read morehttp://www.retailfacilitybusiness.com/industry-voices/225-security-details-industry-voices.html Author: Martin Bnom – President of WSA Services, Inc. What’s the trend for losses due to shrinkage? Recent national retail security survey data (2009) show that retail operations experienced average annual shrinkage losses of 1.44%. This is down from the previous year, which showed an overall 1.51% shrinkage rate equaling $36.3 billion. When you […]
Read moreBy choosing to spend more on remodeling, Wendy’s has re-invented the image of their restaurants and encouraged more customers and higher average ticket prices. The 25% increase in sales has the potential to fully cover the cost of investment in 1-2 years. Steve Hare, the Chief Financial Officer for Wendy’s has this to say: “We […]
Read moreSilver-based finish/coating inhibits microbial growth A new tool to improve facility hygiene and cleanliness is at hand with MicroShield™, an antimicrobial finish/coating available on door and hardware products from ASSA ABLOY Group brands. Facility hygiene programs emphasize the cleanliness of high-touch building components such as doors, levers, exit devices, push plates and pull bars. Factory […]
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