Retail Store Security

In very simple terms there are two ways to increase your profitability. The first is the most obvious, and that is to increase sales and the second is to reduce costs like unknown shrinkage or theft.

It is common knowledge now in the retail industry that the most effective way for retailers to prevent shoplifting is to install a good electronic security system. But what is not so well known is that you need to back this up with a tough attitude towards all shoplifters.

The key is being prepared to prosecute all shoplifters no matter who they are or whatever the value of the product they have stolen.

Once the word gets out, and you can be sure it will, that your store or company prosecutes any shoplifter, your business will become off limits to thieves.

Our recommendation is that your staff should understand that their role is about deterring and preventing loss from occurring, rather than apprehending thieves.

Staff safety should always be paramount and at no time do you want your staff endangering themselves for the recovery of retail product.

Obviously it is essential that you have a strong commitment to training your staff on the appropriate action to take with shoplifters. Retail thefts are committed by all types of people in the community and it is therefore crucial that staff know what to do and when.

Make no mistake external theft can ruin you, but so to can... internal theft.

Internal Theft

No employer likes to think that their staff are stealing from them but the sad reality is that at least two in four staff will steal when the circumstances and the opportunity presents itself.

Theft by employees is a very big problem in Retail today and so many companies are reluctant to address it. You have the right to protect what you own, and you should not make any apologies for taking whatever lawful and appropriate action you can to do so.

Establishing clear policies and procedures to support your staff training should go a long way to helping your business eliminate unknown shrinkage in your business.

Retail security is paramount to the growth of your business. We can help you become a security conscious retailer; call us today for a consultation.

We can help you become a security conscious retailer; call us today on (09) 299 7706 or 021 670989, or email us for a consultation.