Multi-Site Users Solutions Services About Portal LOCATIONS IT’S TURKEY TIME! — HOW GROCERY STORES ARE STAYING SAFE DURING THANKSGIVING by Monica Gonzalez on Nov 17, 2021 8:00:00 AM Share Preparations for Thanksgiving celebration have started. Although retailers have ordered holiday items months in advance, consumers are now shopping for the perfect turkey dinner. Traditionally, this time of the year also brings out an increase in crime and theft in supermarkets, which have certainly been intensified in 2021 due to the current pandemic. Retailers, especially grocery stores, blame the unusual situation of high unemployment and even mask usage for the rise in shoplifting and robbery incidents at their facilities. Masks have protected people from the spread of the COVID-19 virus; however, they also grant anonymity for criminals and facilitate acts of delinquency. Supermarkets have, therefore, two big challenges this holiday season. First, to avoid getting hit by the ongoing turkey shortage, which threatens shoppers with exorbitant prices and a possible change of menu this year. Second, to improve the physical security measures at their stores. Access Control plays a significant role in preventing shoplifting, shrinkage, and theft. Particularly, when one of the biggest challenges for retail stores is employee turnover, controlling access is critical as it reduces the opportunity of illicit acts. Other benefits are: Secured cash Remote and easy management of permissions and credentials Elimination of physical key handling Security of multiple stores is simplified with a centralized administration Secure, reliable, scalable, and cost-effective Another powerful solution is Video Analytics as it can offer grocery stores with a competitive advantage, better security, and improved operational practices. Video analytics harness valuable data, recorded by video cameras, and provide decision-makers with actionable information and analysis. This intelligent technology is capable of: Maximizing store layout Helping managers optimize product placement Controlling occupancy and reducing crowding Preventing shoplifting and shrinkage Accelerating security response to an emergency Supermarkets need better security for several reasons, especially, since retail crime remains one of the most serious problems facing grocery stores today. Integrating smarter security solutions for your business to avoid inventory shrinkage and shoplifting is an important consideration to stay one step ahead of thieves. Supermarket Safety Integrating smarter security solutions for your business to avoid inventory shrinkage and shoplifting is a key element to stay one step ahead of thieves. Set up a no-obligation, no-pressure, on-site review of your security today. REQUEST A FREE ASSESSMENT First Name* Last Name* Email* Comment* BLOG HOME 101 Blog Updates 101 Blog updates Sign up for monthly updates Recent Posts Aerial threat control in manufacturing facilities Cybersecurity threats: Staying vigilant during the holidays It’s turkey time! — How grocery stores are staying safe during thanksgiving Hardening security for non-profit organizations The effects of false alarms in manufacturing As a commercial integrator, Security 101 is able to deliver superior design, installation and service by utilizing our proven business approach. This nationwide model allows us to set standards across our network and provide our clients the consistency, accountability and satisfaction they deserve. THIS POST WAS WRITTEN BY MONICA GONZALEZ RELATED POSTS 11.24.21 CYBERSECURITY THREATS: STAYING VIGILANT DURING THE HOLIDAYS Topics: Access Control, Cybersecurity, Cyberattacks, , 12.2.21 AERIAL THREAT CONTROL IN MANUFACTURING FACILITIES Topics: Manufacturing, Drones, Video Surveillance, 11.10.21 HARDENING SECURITY FOR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Topics: Gift Of Security, Non Profit, Charity Solutions Integrated systems Access control Intrusion detection Video surveillance Visitor management Services Industries Blog Recent Blog Posts Aerial threat control in manufacturing facilities Automated drones provide industrial organizations with an unparalleled source of data and...more Cybersecurity threats: Staying vigilant during the holidays Preventative cybersecurity practices, especially during the holidays, — a time when...more It’s turkey time! — How grocery stores are staying safe during thanksgiving Preparations for Thanksgiving celebration have started. Although retailers have ordered...more Hardening security for non-profit organizations In honor of The Gift of Security, the special giving initiative from Security 101 that...more The effects of false alarms in manufacturing Alarm systems are utilized in the industrial sector to protect lives, property, and...more CORPORATE 1450 Centrepark Boulevard, Suite 210 West Palm Beach, Florida 33401 800.261.2041 FL License #EF20001221 Contact Us | Privacy & Security © 2021 Security 101 LEARN MORE