January 2026

Inventory shrink can sneak up on a retail store. It happens when products go missing between arrival and sale, often without a clear reason. At first, it might seem like a box was miscounted or an item was misplaced during a busy shift. But over time, these small losses pile up and can become a

Why QSRs Lose More Money Than They Realize If you operate quick service restaurants, you already feel how tight the margins are. High volume, fast transactions, and constant pressure on speed of service create the perfect environment for money to leak out in ways that are not always obvious. Most people picture loss as someone

Right after the holidays, many grocery stores start to notice more issues at the self-checkout lanes. Customers are tired. Employees are stretched thin. The stores are busier than they look. This time of year, shoplifting tends to pick up again, especially where self-checkout stands are involved. As providers of grocery store loss prevention consulting, we’ve