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Oh you better watch out, you better not cry.
You better not pout – I’m telling you why:
Santa Claus is coming to town.
Oh, he’s making a list, checking it twice,
he’s gonna find out who’s naughty or nice…
Black Friday is upon us, which means retailers across the nation are gearing up for the seasonal upswing of customers entering their store doors for holiday season shopping. With an increase in clientele comes a rise in theft risk as well. Security is seasonal – so are you extra prepared when things get really busy? Will your security setup work well to prevent financial damage caused by shoplifting, robbery, or similar dangers, especially with the onslaught of crowds, ripe for hiding three-finger-discounts, or worse?
Private security firms take the burden off of retailers by arranging for their security needs. When looking for a private security firm to best prepare your company against security breaches, consider the following guidelines.
1. Does the private security firm work in partnership with you as a retailer?
2. Do they assess and understand your unique needs – specifically your security vulnerabilities? Do they customize?
3. Do they explain realistic expectations?
4. Work within your budget?
ISSM does all of the above as par for the course. In doing so, we will:
a. Identify how loss is occurring or might occur
b. Minimize exposure to potential loss
c. Deter perpetrators
d. Detect perpetrators before they act
Depending on industry, retailers can expect the holiday season to bring in anywhere from 15-30% of the total year’s income. The challenge is that the more you have to gain, the more you have to lose. It’s no wonder, therefore, that business owners want to be extra protected from financial loss which could have been prevented by an effective private security plan.
The investment in security during holiday season will pay off not only between Thanksgiving and New Year’s, but will set the tone for security throughout the year. Your retail reputation benefits from your seasonal security choices. ISSM works to ensure you “better not cry” by helping you differentiate between “who’s naughty or nice” in your store this coming holiday season.
