Having established a business, a retailer would want to do things that
will ensure that it survives by applying various strategies to maintain
profitability. An important factor that contributes to business viability is
the development of effective store security and processes that minimise theft/
losses.
This module covers:
- Apply store security
- Handle and secure cash
- Observe and deal with suspect behaviour
- Deal with internal and external theft
- Store products and equipment in a secure manner
- Minimise theft
- Maintain surveillance of merchandise
- Check customers’ bags
- Maintain security of cash, cash register and keys
- Maintain security in regard to customers, staff and
outside contractors
- Deal with suspected or potential thieves
- Handling and storing stock
- Minimise stock loss through wastage
- Minimise stock loss from over-supply