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How Existing CCTV Can Reduce Shrinkage

Reduce retail shrinkage with the CCTV you already have—by adding AI events, evidence, and consistent LP review.

8/11/2026 · 2 min read · by AnomaAI Editorial Team

Problem

Most shrink programs assume they need new hardware. Meanwhile, existing cameras already see the aisles where losses occur.

How Existing CCTV Can Reduce Shrinkage
How Existing CCTV Can Reduce Shrinkage

Business impact

Budget goes to devices instead of process. Shrink continues because footage is not operationalized.

Current approaches

  • New camera installs
  • More guards
  • EAS expansion
  • After-hours review blitzes

Why existing methods fail

  • Hardware without workflow changes little
  • Review blitzes do not sustain
  • No multi-store standard

How AI solves it

  • Activate existing CCTV with AI event detection
  • Build a daily LP review queue
  • Track outcomes after interventions
  • Share playbooks across the estate

With AnomaAI, detections become business events with evidence—so teams review what matters and leaders see outcomes, not camera walls.

Business outcomes

  • Lower time-to-evidence
  • Better use of current cameras
  • Sustainable LP operating rhythm

Frequently Asked Questions

What camera quality is required?

Stable IP streams with reasonable resolution and placement beat exotic hardware for most LP workflows.

Next step

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