For example, self-scanning saves on labor and it is convenient for the customer. Drop safes help stores fight employee theft and reduce the cost of handling money. Although, there are several ways to pay for purchases, cash is still the number choice. The NRSS have also seen an increase of the use of CCTVs in retail stores. Not only does CCTV reduce the amount of shrinkage in a store but it also minimizes the potential of false claims against a retailer.
Many retailers use perceptual methods for choosing their staff.
A POS system can be used for more than at the checkout counter, they can also be used at for inventory tracking and merchandise management. A POS system would also have information about your customers, what they buy and where it is available at any point in time. Retailers could forecast their inventory requirements, monitor their sales performance as well as integrate their accounting system. K-B Toys use a POS system and utilize its power to target return fraud. They worked with IBM to design such a system and have seen significant benefit.