Retail Security Snapshots

Inventory loss...

Statistics provided by The Retailers' Association indicate an annual inventory loss of over $37 billion nationwide for theft from employees, shoplifting, vendor fraud and administrative errors.

The National Retail Security Survey discovered that nearly half of all losses can be attributed to employee theft, adding up to billions of dollars annually.According to the Vice President of Loss Prevention for the National Retail Federation based in Washington, DC, Joseph LaRocca, it's estimated that only about one out of every eight or nine cases of scams and fraud are reported to the state's consumer protection office.

Free business analysis for retailers to learn how to improve security. Call 866-617-8181 or send email.

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Netflix, POSTNET barcodes, and I don't know what all.

Odd. I noticed that two Netflix envelopes ready to go back had different addressing and FIM bars. POSTNET barcodes are in two different places as well. Anyone else out there seeing this too?

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Stamp Collecting: the beginning of the end

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Retail Teamwork in STORES mag

In the May issue of STORES magazine is an article featuring Retail Teamwork, "Just Sports Scores Big with New Replenishment System."

"[Kevin] Palmer says that Just Sports, which replenishes its stores overnight from a warehouse no more than three hours away from any of the stores, urgently needed a computerized system that would let it keep track of the inventory at the warehouse... Just Sports is completely dependent on the warehouse to replenish what each store has sold the day before. In researching possible solutions, Palmer and Just Sports president Kelly Roberts found Clearwater, Fla.-based Retail Teamwork, which was developing an integrated, all-in-one solution for specialty retailers."

Retail Teamwork is the product of Michael Mauerer, the creator of Retail Pro and other retail software, and was released in January of this year. Mauerer developed the software with an SQL database and a live data stream, making it the first live system in its price range. This streaming technology allows retailers to get data in real time without polling, and enables them to respond quickly.

Read a full review of Retail Teamwork...

Visit www.onestepdata.com for details and information about the Retail Teamwork software solution.

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IDAutomation Newsletter: May 2007

by Nate Schubert

IDAutomation Announces the Release of their New Native Barcode Generators:

The Native Barcode Generators are objects that are easily inserted into either Crystal Reports or Microsoft Access applications to create barcode images. Once installed, no other components or fonts are needed to create barcodes. This complete barcode generator stays embedded in the report, even when it is distributed or accessed from a server. Supported barcode types include Code 39, Code 128, UCC/EAN-128, MSI, Interleaved 2 of 5, PostNet and PDF417.

More information about the new versions of the IDAutomation Native Barcode Generators, including a demo to download, is provided at:

1. Crystal Reports Version: http://idautomation.com/crystal/native/
2. Microsoft Access Version: http://idautomation.com/access/native/

Note: The demo versions of these products may be used for evaluation purposes only.

IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder Update:

Our PDF417 Font and Encoder has been updated to include MacroPDF support, as well as native formulas for Microsoft Office, Access, Excel and Crystal Reports. These native formulas allow PDF417 barcodes to be created without the need for any DLLs or other libraries.

More information about the PDF417 Font and Encoder Package, including a demo to download, is provided at: http://www.idautomation.com/fonts/pdf417/

If the product was purchased and you would like to obtain the update, please update your priority support for the IDAutomation PDF417 Font and Encoder (Part #: IDA24): http://store.idautomation.com/pdf417_font_encoder_sub.asp

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Dear Santa...

I confess to sporting a "Got beer?" doormat myself. Indicative of what will find within. But Santa, please oh please, bring me this barcode doormat.I promise to be a good boy this year. And not like last year's "good boy" either. We all agreed certain bounds and protocols were broken. But this year, I'm gonna shine!No, really.OK, OK. Some what if I'm sorta good this year? Can I have a barcode rug

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Event for Retailers in San Francisco

Microsoft and One Step Data present ...

“A Day in the LIfe of a Retailer
and the problems they face”

A fun and interactive day addressing situations and challenges that retailers deal with. FREE!

May 22, 2007
2 sessions:10:00 am - 12:00 pm
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

at Microsoft Corp
The Landmark at One Market, Ste. 200
San Francisco, CA 94105

Register to attend this informative and fun event today!http://www.onestepdata.com/ms-event52207

For more information, call (866) 617-8181. Ext. 4125

Download free report "5 Biggest Challenges Retalers Face Today"http://www.onestepdata.com/email/free-report.php

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Barcode, the game!

Well barcodes are everywhere, from tattoos to street art, but a barcode game???Things get weirder every day, now don't they?

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Training Seminar

Release the profit potential of Retail Pro with a mastery of reporting techniques, strategies, and execution!

Retail Pro Reports Seminar
April 25th, 8:00am - 5:00pmat Ingram Micro Centerin Santa Ana, CA. Speaker: Dan Jablons

What percentage of Retail Pro's capabilities are you using right now, today, in your business to increase your sales and profits?

Accurate reports that give detailed information about your business will increase your sales, your profits, and your bottom line; but only if you know how to use them. Right now the data to increase your sales, to exceed your profit forecasts and to reach your growth goals is in Retail Pro waiting for you to pull it out and use it!

From Inventory Control to Loss Prevention to Merchandising in your stores, accurate reporting is vital to maximizing your sales and profits. You can get this information from Retail Pro; if you first know how to get it and then how to use it correctly.

This is an amazing opportunity to be in a very intimate setting and get the personal training, knowledge, and expertise of not just one of our amazing Systems Consultants; but of Dan Jablons, Vice President of Operations for One Step Data. You will be able to take what you learn at this event, understand how to apply it to your business, and immediately reap the rewards.

Limited seating! Register to attend this highly informative seminar today! Early-bird registration is $495 for the first person per company, $295 for additional person in company by April 13th; $695 after April 13th, $495 for additional person in company.

Click here to register.
Read full details of this seminar! Click here.

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The Easter Bunny does barcodes. Honest.

My how things have changed since I was a kid. Now the damn Easter Bunny is doing barcodes too. When will it stop? Will it ever end??

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