by DiginamiX_2323efd | Jun 25, 2026 | Crime Prevention & Property Protection, Guarding Insights & Industry Trends, Retail Guarding & Loss Prevention
Retail stock loss in South Africa is moving in the wrong direction in 2026. Industry estimates put national retail shrinkage between 1.6% and 2.1% of turnover, up from the 1.4% to 1.8% range typical through 2023 and 2024. For a R50 million annual turnover retail...
by DiginamiX_2323efd | Apr 20, 2026 | Retail Guarding & Loss Prevention
If your store is losing stock, you need a written action plan before you need another meeting. A good stock loss action plan should identify where the loss is happening, who owns each corrective action, which controls change this week, and what gets escalated if the...
by DiginamiX_2323efd | Sep 2, 2025 | Retail Guarding & Loss Prevention
TL;DR Retail loss prevention in South Africa can be significantly improved through various effective strategies. Key tactics include adopting a layered security strategy that integrates multiple measures, organising store layouts for better visibility, and...
by DiginamiX_2323efd | Jun 27, 2025 | Guarding Insights & Industry Trends, Choosing a Security Provider, Retail Guarding & Loss Prevention
TL;DR This blog compares armed response and on-site guards as security solutions for businesses, outlining how each operates, their response times, visibility, and deterrence capabilities. It covers cost factors, risk assessment, and incident reporting differences,...
by DiginamiX_2323efd | Jun 12, 2025 | Retail Guarding & Loss Prevention
South African businesses face a troubling 8% rise in commercial crime, mainly fraud and theft. To curb this increase, companies must strengthen internal controls by carefully vetting employees before hiring and segregating duties to avoid conflicts of interest....
