New York’s Staten Island — According to CNBC, Walmart is experimenting with body camera technology in a few of its 4,000+ locations to discourage theft.
“We are constantly looking at new and innovative technology used across the retail industry,” a Walmart representative told the news agency, adding that the company does not discuss the specifics of its security measures. Before making any longer-term choices, we will assess the outcomes of this pilot project, which we are evaluating in a single market.
An associate in Denton, Texas, which is roughly 40 miles north of Dallas, was spotted earlier this month sporting a yellow-and-black body camera. The business did not disclose the identity of the test market.
In an attempt to prevent retail theft and aggression against employees, employees at TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods began utilizing comparable equipment this past summer, so Walmart is not the first national shop to use employee-worn cameras.
TJX, the parent company of the stores, introduced the program and described the usage of cameras as de-escalation since customers are less inclined to act while they are being watched.
Additionally, several retailers are experimenting with ways to reduce stealing.
Target has banned self-checkout at a number of its shops, Walmart removed it in a number of locations, and Costco is increasing the number of employees working in its do-it-yourself checkout lines. Other retailers have resorted to prohibiting customers from bringing bulky bags and backpacks and locking merchandise in cabinets.
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