Doors and locks used to be thought of as somewhat stagnant, but that has been changing rapidly over the last decade and 2015 will be no exception. It seems that the industry is constantly coming out with new and innovative products that are helping consumers increase product longevity and allowing them to accomplish more with […]
Read moreAs we surge through the remaining 26 days of 2013 it’s important to take a moment to digest what we’ve learned over the last 365; only then can we craft an effective plan of attack for 2014. Year after year, the holiday season has proven to make or break the retail industry and the reputation […]
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 moreTrend tracking can be exhausting on a large scale, and within the door and hardware industry new concepts seem to be emerging at lightning speed. While it may seem tedious, all successful businesses keep an eye on industry trends and ways to stay ahead, or at least with, the pack through innovation or early implementation. […]
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 […]
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