At Millennium Group, we believe that knowledge is power—especially when it comes to protecting what matters most. With the holiday shopping season in full swing, retailers face increased foot traffic, higher risk of theft, and tighter operational demands. This month, we’re focusing on practical ways to strengthen your security strategy with smarter access control and surveillance.

Security Tips

Reduce Theft with Smarter Access Control

From back rooms to cash wraps, targeted access can make all the difference. Discover how role-based permissions, mobile credentials, and audit trails help retailers reduce theft and stay in control—all while enhancing the in-store experience.

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Data Watch

Retail Theft Is Rising—Here’s What You Can Do

According to the National Retail Federation’s 2025 report, theft and in-store violence are climbing. To stay ahead, we recommend implementing role-based access for staff and vendors, using mobile credentials instead of keys or cards, integrating video with access logs for quick incident verification, enabling cloud-based monitoring across multiple locations, and leveraging analytics dashboards to track shrink trends and security events.

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Latest Blog

The $100 Billion+ Problem:

How Unified Access Control and Physical Security Are Essential for Retailers

Retail crime has evolved from isolated shoplifting incidents into a $100 billion+ nationwide problem. According to the National Retail Federation and Investopedia, U.S. retailers lost over $112 billion in 2022 due to theft, shrinkage, and organized retail crime (ORC).

For store owners and retail chains alike, these numbers aren’t just statistics — they’re shrinking profit margins, eroded customer trust, and increasing operational risk.

Know how unified access control helps retailers fight back »

Heads up: New pricing takes effect in January. Updated price books will be available in December to help you plan ahead.

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