Robert Harling, former CEO of Carttronics, and now Senior Vice President of Gatekeeper Systems, the international leader in cart containment and pushout theft solutions, sits down with Editor and Publisher of the D&D Daily LIVE at NRF Protect in Washington, DC.

 

 

Take a look at this in-depth interview as they discuss the increasing violence when apprehending shoplifters, the prevalence of pushout theft, and the decriminalization of shoplifting among other hot topics.

 

About Gatekeeper

Gatekeeper Systems’ expanded product suite of intelligent cart and loss prevention solutions — including FaceFirst® face matching software, offers solutions for EVERY retailer’s needs to minimize merchandise loss, reduce asset and labor expenditures.

Gatekeeper’s loss prevention and cart containment solutions utilize patented locking technology to put an end to cart-based shoplifting, shopping cart loss, and uninformed decision-making. Cart management solutions increase safety and reduce labor costs by maximizing productivity while simultaneously resulting in a positive store image.

Intelligent pushout theft prevention solutions stop thieves and their cart full of unpaid merchandise from leaving the store. Customizable technology allows retailers to defend their entire store or just a high-loss department based on the store’s unique layout.

Gatekeeper Systems’ FaceFirst® face matching software identifies known offenders and persons of interest in real time, empowering store teams to proactively address threats before losses occur. This advanced AI-powered solution integrates seamlessly with existing security infrastructure to enhance safety for associates and customers alike.

Business Intelligence solutions provide increased visibility for informed decision-making. Increase efficiency, optimize fleet size, and perfect the entire customer shopping experience with store and enterprise-level analytics.

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