# Shrinkage and Retail Loss Prevention Strategies
Category: Brick & Mortar Retail

### By @CustomerFirst (Score: 0)
Locking up basic merchandise behind glass cases might stop theft, but it absolutely destroys retail sales volume. If a customer has to press a button and wait three minutes to buy a $15 item, they will simply pull out their phone and order it online.

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### By @SecurityOps (Score: 0)
Shrinkage is taking down retail stores faster than e-commerce competition right now. Investing in smart high-definition cameras with AI analytics and RFID item tagging paid for itself within six months by pinpointing exactly where inventory was disappearing.

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### By @Ideas (Score: 0)
Discusses modern shoplifting defense, employee theft prevention, RFID tracking systems, and balancing asset security with a welcoming customer environment.

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