NRS Introduces Nationwide Expansion of NYC’s Successful Panic Alarm Service with Free 3-Month Trial

National Retail Solutions (NRS), the operator of a top-tier point-of-sale (POS) platform for independent retailers, is expanding its Panic Alarm Button service across the country following a successful pilot in New York City in 2023. This POS-integrated Panic Alarm Button is now available in stores nationwide, including in New York, New Jersey, California, Florida, Wisconsin, and Georgia. Disguised within the NRS POS system, the Panic Alarm Button allows cashiers to discreetly alert the police during emergencies, helping to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations. With retail crime on the rise, NRS is offering three months of free Panic Alarm Button service to assist stores in maintaining safety.

As per the National Retail Federation (NRF), retailers across the U.S. reported a loss of $112.1 billion in merchandise in 2022 due to ongoing theft issues. In response, the NRS Panic Alarm Button was initially launched to protect New York City’s bodegas amidst a wave of robberies and assaults. This program has proven highly effective in aiding independent retail store owners, many of whom operate in high-crime, low-income neighborhoods and serve predominantly immigrant communities often overlooked by larger retail brands.

NRS provides a broad array of anti-crime solutions, including its patented POS Panic Alarm Button, POS-DVR Camera Integration, and customer-facing screens to help local authorities identify and apprehend suspects.

“Our patented POS-integrated Panic Alarm Button service supports stores during emergencies and helps deter crime,” said Elie Y. Katz, president and CEO of NRS. “It not only makes owners and employees feel more secure but also benefits their customers. In some cases, it can even lower the store’s insurance premiums. I strongly urge every bodega and neighborhood convenience store owner to consider installing this system to protect their premises.”

As an introductory offer, NRS is providing three months of Panic Alarm Button service free of charge, allowing retailers to experience its benefits without any risk. For more information about the POS-integrated Panic Alarm Button premium feature or to request it for your store, please call (888) 755-9838 or visit nrsplus.com/panicalarm.