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Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) systems are often installed with the expectation that they will operate effectively for years with minimal attention. While technology itself is durable, retail environments are anything but static. Store layouts evolve, merchandise assortments change, and loss-prevention priorities shift over time. As a result, even well-performing EAS systems may gradually become misaligned…

  For store owners and operators, loss prevention often comes down to one simple question: what discourages theft before it happens? While technology continues to evolve, one principle remains consistent: visible deterrence matters. Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) tags are not just detection tools; they are highly visible signals that merchandise is protected. When used strategically,…

If you have ever walked through a store entrance and seen tall security pedestals near the doors, you have likely encountered an Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system. But what exactly is an EAS system, and how does it help retailers protect their merchandise? EAS systems are one of the most widely used tools in retail…

ISS is proud to attend LPRC Impact 2026 in Gainesville, Florida, from March 17–19. Whether you’re a valued retail partner or exploring new loss prevention solutions, we invite you to visit us at booth #301. Let’s discuss how we can strengthen your current EAS strategy, improve performance, and support your goals for the year ahead. We…

Retail loss prevention remains one of the most complex and high-impact challenges facing retailers today—and in 2026, the margin for error is smaller than ever. As theft patterns evolve and operational pressures increase, many retailers are reassessing whether their current strategies are positioned to succeed in 2026 and beyond. The most effective loss-prevention programs are…

Retail shrink continues to rise, and retailers are looking for reliable ways to protect merchandise without disrupting the customer experience. Three of the most widely used technologies in retail loss prevention are Acousto-Magnetic (AM) tags, Radio Frequency (RF) tags, and Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tags. While these systems all help reduce theft, they work very differently,…