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A Solution for the Retail Theft Crisis

Security Industry Association

Many retailers use face matching for both security and loss prevention. In fact, new research reveals that senior retail executives cite facial recognition as a vital anti-theft measure. The United Kingdom-based research firm Opinion Matters surveyed 300 senior retail leaders in the U.S. and the U.K. In April, U.K.

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Security Industry Association Supports California Legislation Providing Retail Security Tax Credit

Security Industry Association

Modeled on legislation passed in New York in 2024, California AB 976 would offer small retailers a tax credit for security improvements. SIA is the organizational sponsor of this legislation, which is also supported by the California Retailers Association, the Family Business Association of California and NFIB California.

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10 Data Insights That Can Redefine Retail

Pure Storage

The retail industry is undergoing massive change. Thanks to the events of 2020, retailers were forced to hurriedly implement digital transformation within weeks or months instead of following original plans that stretched over several years. billion online with US retailers—a whopping 30.1% increase over the same period in 2019.

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Helping Achieve Sustainable IT in the Retail Industry

Pure Storage

Everywhere you look in the retail industry, the business landscape is changing. Omnichannel marketing is revolutionizing how retailers reach customers. Another topic shaking up retail is sustainability. Another topic shaking up retail is sustainability. But how much progress are retailers making?

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SIA New Member Profile: Infusion Direct Marketing

Security Industry Association

New Security Industry Association (SIA) member Infusion Direct Marketing, Inc. specializes in developing marketing programs for the security industry. SIA spoke with Monique Merhige, president of Infusion Direct Marketing, about the company’s history and offerings and the security industry. Fusion Media Marketing, Inc.,

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The State of Retail IT and Digital Transformation

Pure Storage

Without question, 2020 has been the biggest disrupter of the retail industry in modern times. The pandemic has forced years of planned retail digital transformation to take place in months, not years. While many retailers have attempted to make changes, only the most future-facing IT teams have succeeded. Staffing is costly.

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Ep. 06- Driving BC from the top during COVID | Sheeba Philip

The Failover Plan Podcast

With both manufacturing operations in Uganda, Africa, and retail and operational activities in Texas, Sheeba has to shift immediately into business continuity mode without any formal training or plan. Akola has been named as one of the 25 brands shaping the future of retail by the National Retail Federation. .

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