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Retail technology is evolving at a remarkable pace. While five years ago artificial intelligence (AI) barely registered on retailers' radar, the National Retail Federation (NRF) estimates that retailers will double their spending on AI by 2028. Many of th

For many organizations, the challenge with AI adoption is no longer just implementing the technology, it's turning its use into measurable business outcomes. Collecting data with AI is only the beginning. Real value emerges when organizations operationali

Attending NRF Protect 2026 in Grapevine, Texas, was a valuable opportunity to connect with retail security and loss prevention professionals, explore emerging technologies, and discuss the challenges retailers continue to face in protecting assets while i

For many businesses, structured cabling is out of sight and out of mind until performance problems begin affecting operations. Organizations today rely on a growing ecosystem of connected technologies, including advanced wireless access points, IP securit

Retail transformation doesn't happen in a vacuum but rather on active sales floors, in back offices, and across thousands of locations. For the nation's largest retailers, staying competitive means continuously evolving the in-store experience while maint

While real-time theft detection is transforming day-to-day loss prevention operations, the next evolution is already underway: prediction. AI is no longer limited to identifying incidents as they happen, it is increasingly capable of forecasting where and

For decades, loss prevention (LP) has operated in a fundamentally reactive mode such as reviewing footage after incidents, building cases retroactively, and responding only once theft has occurred. That model is rapidly becoming obsolete. Today, artificia

Each year, ISC West brings together tens of thousands of security professionals in Las Vegas to explore the technologies and strategies shaping the future of physical security, cybersecurity, and public safety. After attending this year's conference (Marc

Retailers face a persistent challenge to protect high-value merchandise without sacrificing the customer experience or slowing store operations. Traditional locked cabinets can reduce theft, but they often create friction for both customers and employees.

When retailers plan a store remodel, the focus is often on visible improvements such as new fixtures, updated signage, refreshed layouts, or enhanced lighting designed to elevate the customer experience. But remodels also represent one of the most strateg