SOURCE TAGGING STEPS UP

Participation in source-tagging programs, which many loss-prevention professionals say is key to the effectiveness of electronic article surveillance systems, is on the rise. Participation in source-tagging programs will rise 10 percentage points this year, from 27.4% in 1998 to 37.5% in 1999.

7% 90.5%

Do you plan to be involved in any source-tagging programs in 1999?

Total Retailers Wholesalers

Yes 37.5% 45.8% 14.3%

No 62.5% 54.2% 85.7%