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Retailers expanding physical security strategic roles

Overview

The Genetec ‘2026 State of Physical Security Report’ indicates that global retailers are shifting their use of physical security from a narrow focus on loss prevention to a broader strategic business function.

Research shows that over 60% of retailers intend to use security data to improve operational efficiency, and an equal percentage prioritize enhancing overall safety. Other key objectives include regulatory compliance for 55% of respondents and improving customer and employee experiences for 48%.

While there is significant interest in modernization, retailers face obstacles such as aging physical and IT infrastructure. To address these challenges, 54% of retailers plan to leverage existing technology, while 51% intend to implement artificial intelligence to streamline security processes.

Entities

Genetec · Genetec Inc.

Timeline

  1. 12 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Genetec report: Retailers expand physical security role

    Genetec’s 2026 report shows retailers are moving beyond loss prevention, using physical security data to drive operational efficiency, employee safety, and customer experience.

  2. 25 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Genetec report: Retailers expand physical security use beyond loss prevention

    A Genetec report shows retailers are moving beyond loss prevention, using physical security data to boost operational efficiency, employee safety, and customer experience.

Sources

adamlynch.com · ebizlatam.com · presse-board.de · prmitteilung.de · securityonscreen.com · totalsecurityadvisor.blr.com