Retail

The SIA Retail Security Interest Group unites retailers in one place where they can exchange best practices as well as concerns for protecting their property. SIA retail partners have developed tactics for maximizing their security investment, including deploying video surveillance to optimize customers experience through observing their behavior.
AI Hype vs. Reality in Retail Security
This report provides a grounded, real-world perspective on how AI can serve as a practical tool when paired with clear business objectives, strong workflows and realistic expectations.
Keep Reading »Key Trends Shaping the Future of Banking Security: Highlights From SIA’s Symposium
The Security Industry Association (SIA) recently hosted a Vertical Insights Symposium exploring how banking and financial institutions are rethinking security amid rapid technological change, expanding risk surfaces, and rising operational pressures. The virtual discussion brought together leaders from Motorola Solutions, HID Global, Teldio and Insite Risk Management to discuss the rapidly evolving state of banking…
Keep Reading »Vertical Insights: 2024 Retail Security Symposium
Vertical Insights: 2025 Retail Security Symposium
How Public-Private Partnerships Are Improving Retail Security in 2025
The retail security landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, driven by sophisticated organized retail crime, emerging technologies and innovative collaboration models. SIA’s recent Vertical Insights Retail Security Symposium brought together industry experts, technology providers and law enforcement leaders. Video: Vertical Insights Retail Security Symposium Here are some of the top takeaways on how law…
Keep Reading »Retail Security in 2025: Key Tech Integration Insights
The retail security landscape has evolved dramatically in recent years, driven by sophisticated organized retail crime, emerging technologies and innovative collaboration models. SIA’s recent Vertical Insights Retail Security Symposium brought together industry experts, technology providers and law enforcement to discuss how the sector is adapting to these challenges. VIDEO: Vertical Insights Retail Security Symposium Here…
Keep Reading »Security Industry Association Supports California Legislation Providing Retail Security Tax Credit
Modeled on legislation passed in New York in 2024, California AB 976 would offer small retailers a tax credit for security improvements. SILVER SPRING, Md. – On March 24, 2025, the Security Industry Association (SIA) testified before the California Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation in support of California Assembly Bill 976, legislation that would…
Keep Reading »SIA Guide to Cannabis Security Requirements
SIA is pleased to introduce the SIA Guide to Cannabis Security Requirements in response to the need for more centralized information regarding the state-by-state requirements in the cannabis industry where applicable.
Keep Reading »State of New York Provides Retailers With Tax Credit for Security Improvements
What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025 which addresses multiple priorities and enacts key proposals from Gov. Kathy Hochul. Of significance to New York business owners, workers and consumers, the measure…
Keep Reading »A Solution for the Retail Theft Crisis
Facial recognition enhances security, loss prevention Facial recognition technology is not emerging. It’s here. Millions of people already use artificial intelligence (AI)-driven facial recognition technology every day in the United States and around the world. Individuals from every demographic unlock their phones with their faces – instantly – multiple times per day. They use facial recognition for…
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