Retail

Inventory

What Counts as Inventory Shrink and Why It Matters for Retail Stores

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

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The Top Loss Areas in Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs) — And How To Stop Profit Bleed

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

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Why Do Self-Checkout Thefts Spike in Grocery Stores After the Holidays?

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

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training and awareness programs

How Employee Training Programs Stop Retail Theft Before It Happens

Retail theft doesn’t wait for the perfect moment. It slips in when things are busy, when someone’s distracted, or when a store falls out of routine. That’s why stopping it early matters, whether we’re running a busy chain or a single location. Training & Awareness Programs help our workers spot early signs of trouble. When

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Loss Prevention Horror Stories: Avoid Scary Surprises This Season

Loss Prevention Horror Stories: Avoid Scary Surprises This Season Protect your business from the real fright…Unexpected loss and compliance risks. This time of year might bring a few tricks and treats, but your business shouldn’t be one of the surprises. A proactive loss prevention (LP) plan helps you stay ahead of the real risks, protecting

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Who Benefits Most from Outsourced Loss Prevention?

Who Benefits Most from Outsourced Loss Prevention? From retailers to restaurants, see how tailored Loss Prevention (LP) programs protect your profits. Outsourced LP isn’t one-size-fits-all — it’s a strategic resource designed to meet your business where it is. If you operate in one of these categories, the right LP partner can make a measurable impact

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Download Our Free Loss Prevention Self-Assessment

TEST YOUR OWN RISK Download Our Free Loss Prevention Self-Assessment Are hidden vulnerabilities costing you money? Our quick self-assessment makes it easy to spot gaps in your current loss prevention strategy—from training to surveillance to compliance. In just a few minutes, you’ll discover: Where your business is strong Where you may be at risk How

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The Future of Risk Mitigation for Multi-Location Foodservice Brands

For foodservice operators and franchise owners, the challenges are mounting- rising costs, labor shortages, operational risks, and increasing threats to profitability. The days of reactive problem-solving are over. The future belongs to brands that take a proactive, data-driven approach to loss prevention and risk management. At The Integritus Group, we work alongside leading franchise brands,

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