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SAFR today announced new investigation capabilities for SAFR Guard, without the need for on-site servers. Retail security has been burdened by costly, infrastructure-heavy systems that are complex to maintain and slow to scale. SAFR Guard now changes that, combining real-time proactive alerts with new investigation capabilities, all without server bloat. With built-in privacy guardrails, it’s designed for responsible use from day one. Server-dependent infrastructure As retail crime beco...

Genetec Inc. (Genetec), the global pioneer in enterprise physical security software, announces it will showcase its latest investigation capabilities in Security Center SaaS at NRF PROTECT 2026, taking place June 8-10 at the Gaylord Texan Resort in Grapevine, Texas. At booth #1017, Genetec will demonstrate how retailers can investigate incidents that increasingly span multiple stores, systems, and camera vendors, helping security and loss prevention teams connect evidence faster across distribu...

ULTRALOQ, a best-selling smart lock brand under Xthings, a global pioneer in AIoT solutions, announced that several of its smart lock models have achieved certification for Aliro, a new open industry standard developed under the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA) that enables secure digital keys stored directly in smartphone wallets. The certification spans a variety of deadbolt and latch style smart locks, offering intelligent and convenient access control solutions for homeowners, pro...

ABUS and 1st Call Lock and Key Shop (LKS) are celebrating over a decade’s partnership, reflecting a professional relationship built on continuity, technical development and shared standards within the security and construction sector. Established in 2004, LKS has expanded its presence in the industry over the past 20 years. Since beginning its direct partnership with ABUS in 2014, the business has placed a strong emphasis on product knowledge, structured training and the consistent applic...

ASSA ABLOY has acquired Sennco Solutions, a US provider of asset protection technology and solutions for retail security within primarily the health and beauty segment.  Growth opportunities "I am very pleased to welcome Sennco into ASSA ABLOY, an exciting technological addition that will reinforce our current offering within the Retail business area, and provide complementary growth opportunities,” says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY. Providing anti-theft solutions...

For large retailers with hundreds of branches, operational challenges often feel familiar. Rising crime, staff shortages, tight margins and ageing infrastructure dominate boardroom conversations. Yet while many organisations focus on headline issues, smaller structural inefficiencies quietly drain budgets year after year. One of the most overlooked is keyholding and access management. The financial impact of traditional keyholding models is significant. Across large retail estates, annual costs...

Quorum Cyber reveals the extensive, but alarming findings of its 2026 Global Cyber Risk Outlook report. AI automation and Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platforms have fundamentally altered the threat landscape, enabling nation-state actors to automate up to 90% of intrusions, and pushing vulnerability disclosures past 35,000 for the first time. Attackers abandon slow-encryption tactics, as evidenced by ransom demands in financial services exploding by 179%. Organisations face a stark reality:...

Datalogic, a pioneer in automatic data capture and process automation, will demonstrate how its integrated portfolio is empowering the intelligent store at NRF 2026, thanks to AI-driven integration. Visitors to Booth 6128 will discover how advanced scanning, mobile computing, RFID, and IoT solutions are driving measurable outcomes for retailers: better customer loyalty, more revenue, fewer errors, higher labour efficiency, accelerated in-store productivity, and the creation of seamless customer...

Wachter Inc., a pioneering technology solutions integrator and innovator, is pleased to provide the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) with a state-of-the-art Proto LUMA hologram unit to enhance retail education and innovation efforts. This advanced technology will serve as an immersive platform to educate the retail community on loss prevention, history, and ongoing trends, while also offering dynamic marketing and engagement opportunities. Proto LUMA unit The Proto LUMA unit, a fully...

Gunnebo Safe Storage has partnered with Jaktia to deliver a tailored storage solution for a new store offering high-tech equipment and ammunition. Designed to integrate seamlessly within a restricted layout, the system was developed to meet all regulatory obligations and Police Preferred standards. As Sweden’s pioneering retailer for hunting, fishing and outdoor activities, a tight schedule for a new store opening meant Jaktia required a secure and certified storage system that could be i...

Securitas UK and Hays Travel are proud to celebrate over 10 years of working together to deliver safe, secure, and welcoming environments across Hays Travel’s nationwide network of retail branches. Since 2015, Securitas has been a trusted security partner to Hays Travel, providing a tailored service that supports the company’s commitment to customer service. From alarm response to mobile patrols, the partnership has evolved to meet the changing needs of the UK’s largest indepe...

Hikvision's Shaping Intelligence 2025 – Commercial Summit concluded successfully in Bangkok, Thailand, drawing over 350 global business leaders, technology partners, and industry experts over two days.  The summit showcased how AIoT technologies are transforming building and retail sectors worldwide, while recognising outstanding customer achievements in digital transformation. AIoT powers intelligent commercial transformation Vivianna Wong, President of Hikvision Pan Asia Pacific,...

Hanwha Vision, the global vision solution provider, has opened its cutting-edge Experience Centre in Paris, reinforcing its commitment to the French market and accelerating its expansion in this key market.  The Paris Experience Centre provides a dedicated space for customers and partners to engage directly with Hanwha Vision’s next-generation AI surveillance technologies. Visitors can experience firsthand how the company’s latest solutions – including AI-powered cameras...

More than half (52%) of retail workers say they are likely to leave their current job in the next 12 months due to personal safety concerns, according to new research conducted by the Loss Prevention Research Council (LPRC) and in partnership with Verkada. The State of Retail Safety report reveals an alarming escalation in workplace violence from 2024, and offers critical insight into solutions that can protect retail workers, consumers and inventory without escalating tensions. Key findi...

As agentic commerce takes hold, retailers are entering a new phase of automation, where AI agents act on behalf of real users to browse, compare, and buy. But these same capabilities can be weaponised by fraudsters. This Black Friday, the challenge isn’t stopping bots; it’s distinguishing between legitimate agent-driven interactions and malicious automation designed to mimic them. Identity amid rising automation That distinction matters most at the account layer, where retailers m...

Amthal is celebrating 25 years, highlighting the company’s growth in scale, capability and technical expertise to deliver fully integrated life safety and security technology solutions that meet strict compliance requirements. Founded in 2000 by Paul Rosenthal and John Allam, Amthal started as a local residential security company. Over the past quarter-century, it has expanded into a group providing comprehensive fire and security systems across commercial, education, healthcare, retail,...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, networking, and business intelligence solutions to multi-location enterprises, announced the launch of TamperShield, its breakthrough monitoring technology designed to identify alarm system interference before an intrusion occurs. Traditional alarm monitoring only reports once an alarm is triggered. TamperShield continuously verifies that the alarm panel can communicate properly, providing faster visibility i...

Hikvision has introduced a suite of products, solutions, and services designed to help small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) and their security installers work smarter and grow faster. The launch event, called "Unlock AI, Unlock SMB Growth" and part of the HikTech Star Tour 2025, brought together Hikvision's SMB business partners from around the world at its campus in Hangzhou, China. At the core of these innovations are the Hikvision Guanlan Large-Scale AI Models. These are boosting performa...

Axon, the pioneer in public safety technology, unveils Axon Body Workforce Mini (ABW Mini), the newest addition to its enterprise-focused body camera line, purpose-built for retail, healthcare, and other frontline workers to better protect people and property. At under 100 grams, ABW Mini is 25% smaller and lighter than current Axon cameras, yet just as durable and packed with powerful capabilities. These include enhanced communications, extended battery life, and a front-facing LED matrix disp...

Reolink, an innovative pioneer in intelligent visual technology for home and business, proudly announced the ReoNeura, Reolink’s next-generation AI system transforming smart security, and unveiled TrackFlex Floodlight WiFi, the world’s first 4K 360-degree PTZ floodlight camera with local AI Video Search at IFA 2025.  Tired of endless video scrubbing, missed events, or false alerts? ReoNeura is designed to tackle these challenges. ReoNeura is Reolink's intelligent AI system that...

Rhombus, a pioneer in cloud-managed physical security, now announced the launch of four new security cameras purpose-built to meet the evolving safety demands of modern businesses. From expansive campuses and facilities to tight, sensitive spaces, these new additions to the Rhombus portfolio give security and operations teams powerful new tools to eliminate blind spots, scale with confidence, and sharpen situational awareness through AI-powered intelligence and automation. Product release of f...

The Security Industry Association (SIA) announces the creation of a new Retail Security Advisory Board and opened a call for SIA member volunteers to join.  The expert-led group will advise the association and the SIA Board of Directors on key retail security topics, work to expand SIA’s influence and expertise in this area, and advance members’ learning. Planned initiatives Planned initiatives for the Retail Security Advisory Board include: Developing retail security res...

Rhombus, a pioneer in cloud-managed physical security solutions, announced the expansion of its AI-powered Operational Analytics capabilities with two powerful new features: Line Crossing and Occupancy Counting. These solutions give organisations real-time spatial intelligence tools to improve how they manage traffic flow, space utilisation, and staffing. Both work with existing Rhombus camera infrastructure and can be centrally managed from the Rhombus console. Tradit...

Imagine needing to install video cameras at a remote orchard or warehouse without electricity or internet infrastructure. Traditional wired systems leave you facing high cabling costs and complex installation processes. This is exactly why more users are now turning to wireless security solutions. The numbers tell the story. The global wireless security cameras market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 20% from 2024 to 2032. Beyond the statistics lies a fundamental shift in how they approach secu...

Interface Systems, a pioneering managed service provider delivering business security, actionable insights, and purpose-built networks for multi-location businesses, released a compliance guide to help New York retailers meet the requirements of the state’s Retail Worker Safety Act and its chapter amendment, Senate Bill S740. The law’s 270-day grace period expired on June 4, 2025, and retailers that have not completed the mandated steps now face potential penalties and increased lia...

artius.iD announces a strategic partnership with Pod Foods Co (Pod), the pioneer in innovative consumer brand distribution, giving it access to the firm's team of world-class AI and cybersecurity specialists alongside its proprietary decentralised digital identification technology. The move is part of Pod's commitment to safeguard sensitive customer information at every stage and strengthen its digital-first infrastructure. The announcement follows a series of major cyberattacks acros...

Luminys Systems Corporation, the U.S.-based smart technology brand under Foxlink Group, announced the successful unveiling of SYNC ROBOTIC's AI Security Patrol Robot Solution in Taiwan, powered by NVIDIA and Foxlink's technology ecosystem. Backed by a vertically integrated innovation chain, Foxlink's U.S. robotics ecosystem features Luminys' pioneering market deployment and SYNC ROBOTIC, driving product development.  Foxlink's broader mission Focused on smart security, AI applications, a...

Wavestore announces the release of Wavestore v6.42, the latest iteration of its open-platform video management system (VMS), delivering deeper automation, enriched third-party integrations, and enhanced flexibility for modern security environments. Featuring automatic camera updates, an immediate Break Lock override, precision control via 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse, a new SDK for partners, expanded ONVIF compliance and virtual server support, plus specialised integrations with real-time weight meas...

Elite Interactive Solutions, a remote video guarding innovator using patented intelligence and integration to achieve proven crime prevention, announces the third installment of its educational webinar series. Featuring some of the industry’s foremost subject matter experts and thought leaders, Elite Education Webinar sessions aim to inform security practitioners about the latest developments in security technologies and methodologies, crime and loss prevention, vertical market challenges...

Texas-based Garrett Metal Detectors announces that it has begun taking orders for its newly released Garrett Guide™ detector, and that the product details and accessories are now live and available for purchase on garrett.com and Garrett Direct. Guide is the new flagship model for Garrett's line of hand-held security screening products, with a sleek new look to meet the aesthetic desires of the modern security customer. Key features of Guide Guide comes well-appointed with a high-capaci...