If your store suffers from shoplifting, installing a store security system is the solution. Store security systems could involve many elements including store security guards and CCTV, but the most common and cost effective is the Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system.
HOW DOES A STORE SECURITY SYSTEM WORK?
EAS is a technology is a technological method for preventing shoplifting. Detection Systems for the basis of an EAS store security system.Security Tags are attached to the merchandise. This tag is removed or deactivated by the sales assistant at the point of sale. However, if the tagged item is walked through the detection systems at the exit of the store without removal first, an alarms sounds to alert staff of potential theft.
Regardless of what type of merchandise you stock, a store security system can be put in place. Vitag offer solutions for every retail sector such as fashion, liquor, DIY, sports, office supplies, consumer electronics, grocery, pharmacy – even libraries and schools. There is a security solution for any shaped and sized product, which means that glass cabinets aren’t a necessary fixture. Merchandising goods on the shop floor increases consumer interaction and more likely will lead to sales.
RETAILERS BENEFIT FROM STORE SECURITY SYSTEMS IN ANY WAYS:
- Merchandise is readily accessible to the shopper when it’s not locked down, chained up or behind a glass cabinet to prevent theft. This is called “open merchandising”.
- Store staff can focus on selling rather than preventing shoplifting by watching shoppers
- The return on investment is great. Reduced shrinkage, better and more accurate counts at stocktake are the main effects of installing a store security system
- Retailers have peace of mind that their store merchandise is secure.