retail security
Increased Holiday Shopping Traffic Calls for Retail Security Personnel
Regardless of which holidays you celebrate in December, the shopping crowds will start substantially increasing in a month when Thanksgiving begins the holiday season of 2022. The school break equals increased travel and incredible retail sales designed to draw bigger crowds than seen since COVID-19. As retailers prepare for the increased traffic, finding qualified retail security guards to provide expert coverage throughout the holidays is the best way to protect employees, customers, and merchandise.
Read MoreWhen Unarmed Security Guards Make Sense
Companies across the nation realize that to increase employee retention and repeat customer business. There is an unsaid demand for a higher level of safety. To meet this demand, for the first time, business owners are finding room in the budget to enhance their security, and this is starting to include unarmed security guards for low-risk companies.
Read MoreSecurity Coverage You Never Knew You Needed
There are many areas of security guard coverage that most never realize are available. What may be surprising is how many options there are when considering hiring private security guards and the affordability of services.
Read MoreIncreasing Mall Security for Heavy Summer Traffic
Whether it is the assumption that theft at the mall is not significant enough to warrant hiring security guards or merely ignoring the growing risk of loss for retailers, both should be re-addressed before summer kicks in.
Read MoreTop Benefits of Retail Security Guards
Top Benefits of Retail Security Guards As a leader in the security guard industry, Off Duty Officers has made a commitment to provide superior security guard services to business owners across the nation. Our retail customers look to us to provide them with comprehensive security guard solutions to keep their properties, employees and customers safe…
Read MoreDo Shopping Malls Need Professional Security Guards?
Do Shopping Malls Need Professional Security Guards? Shopping malls and other retail centers must be concerned about security. Theft and a variety of other criminal acts have been known to take place at shopping areas, putting people and property in danger. An effective deterrence to crime is the presence of a security guard. Guards not…
Read More7 Signs of A Potential Shoplifter
7 Signs of A Potential Shoplifter As the owner or manager of a retail establishment, you have a lot on your plate. Undoubtedly, one of your top concerns is the security of your employees, customers and merchandise. Theft is an unfortunate reality in the retail industry. According to the National Retail Federation, inventory shrink has…
Read More4 Reasons to Hire Loss Prevention Security Guards
4 Reasons to Hire Loss Prevention Security Guards If you are the owner of a store or other retail establishment, you know that loss of merchandise is a serious detriment to your bottom line. Theft from outside parties as well as from employees are some of the greatest threats to these types of businesses across…
Read MoreIs Your Retail Business at Risk?
Is Your Retail Business at Risk? According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), shrink accounted for $46 billion worth of losses in 2018. Shrink, of course, covers a wide array of inventory loss – from theft, shoplifting and fraud to simple human error. Yet, we can all agree a large part of that is undoubtedly…
Read More3 Reasons Retailers Should Hire Private Security Guards for Black Friday
3 Reasons Retailers Should Hire Private Security Guards for Black Friday According to the National Retail Federation, retail sales this holiday season are expected to exceed those of last year. Reports indicate a 3.8 to 4.2 percent increase resulting in sales of around $730 billion. Although online shopping numbers have continued to grow, that does…
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