The Appriss® Retail Blog
News and insights on industry topics from our team.
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When Style Meets Security: The New Frontier of Luxury Retail Loss Prevention
Learn about luxury retail loss prevention tactics that secure your store from theft, fraud, and profit loss, all without damaging customer loyalty.
The Curious Case of Phantom Inventory
Learn what phantom inventory is, how it impacts retailers, and what you can do to prevent inventory discrepancies.
Cash Register Discrepancies Explained: What Retailers Need to Know
Cash register discrepancies/cash drawer over or short cause financial damage to retailers. Identify cash overages and shortages with data-driven insights.
Boosting Retail Security: The Power of RFID and AI for Loss Prevention
Explore how combining RFID tags and AI can reduce shrink, increase operational efficiency, and improve retail loss prevention strategies.
Fix Retail Shrink at the Source: How Smarter Returns Management Can Instantly Improve Cash Flow
Unlock secrets to improve cash flow by optimizing retail returns and reducing shrink.
Retail Return Rate Calculation Guide
Transform your retail strategy with our retail return rate calculation guide. Learn to manage returns effectively and improve your operations.
Total Retail Loss: Focusing on Revenue Loss Beyond Shrink
Explore total retail loss examples and learn effective strategies to reduce shrink, fraud, and inefficiencies to enhance profitability in this new playbook.
From Cart to Landfill: The Environmental Impact of Customer Returns
Explore the environmental impact on retail returns and find strategies to promote sustainable returns.
8 Types of Retail Return Fraud & Abuse Every Retailer Should Know
Learn 8 common types of retail fraud, including retail returns abuse, and view retail return statistics to safeguard your business.
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How Return and Claims Fraud in 2024 Is Shaping Retail Strategies for 2025
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Leveraging Retail Incident Reporting to Combat Workplace Violence
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New Loss Prevention Technology Trends, Insights, and What’s Coming in 2025
Explore new loss prevention technology trends and insights. Featuring expert predictions for tackling fraud, ORC, and retail challenges in 2025.
Organized Retail Crime 101: A Retailer’s Guide to Shrink Prevention
Organized retail crime (ORC) preys on retailers of all sizes. From retailers with thousands of...
Strategies for Effective Retail Loss Prevention Training
Boost your team’s loss prevention strategy with targeted loss prevention training. Explore essential tips to safeguard your store from retail theft and retail shrinkage.
How Can Retailers Cut Back on Gift Card Fraud?
Gift card fraud is so ubiquitous today that Maryland recently passed sweeping legislation to help...
Top Strategies to Prevent Holiday Return Policy Abuse
The holiday season brings a surge in sales and excitement for retailers, but it also presents...
Returns and Customer Loyalty: How Much Do They Matter?
The current state of retail returns If consumer returns were depicted as an emoji, they’d be a...