In many instances, the term “silver bullet” is used to describe seemingly magical solutions to complex problems. While such solutions rarely exist in real life, they occasionally do.
AI-powered theft detection in retail is revolutionizing how security teams protect digital and physical assets. AI’s strength in retail security comes from its ability to address the inefficiencies inherent in manual and reactive security practices.
To provide customers with unfettered personalization, today’s omnichannel shopping experiences span e-commerce sites, mobile apps, physical stores, and more. Yet, each customer touchpoint also creates an entry point for criminals. While features like self-checkouts enhance convenience for customers, they also place additional pressure on security teams to safeguard data and inventory.
With 25% of retail theft stemming from process and control failures, traditional security measures often fall short of protecting these intricate ecosystems. AI mitigates these gaps by automating oversight, enhancing system integration, and identifying operational inefficiencies.
Retail theft cost businesses $94 billion in the year 2021 alone. As such, strengthening security processes with AI efficiency could save retailers nearly $2.5 billion each year - not including the savings from actually catching criminals in the act of stealing.
By proactively addressing vulnerabilities across digital and physical domains, AI-powered theft detection provides a comprehensive solution that reshapes retail security, protects revenue, and fortifies brand trust in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
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