The Ultimate Retail Security Equipment List

Nov 8, 2024 | Anti-shoplifting, Retail Foot Counting, RFID

Are you a new retail store owner looking to open your first store? Or perhaps you’re a seasoned retailer looking to revamp and update your current store’s security equipment?

No matter what stage of the game you’re in, you need to have the right retail security equipment. Without it, your store can face potential security, organisational, and even financial issues.

In this ultimate retail security equipment list, we’ll cover all the essential items you need to have in your store to ensure a secure and successful operation.

Retail Security Equipment

Security should be the top priority for any retail store owner. Large retail store groups have a total risk department to ensure that security throughout the store remains at the highest levels.

The right security equipment can reduce shrinkage, prevent theft, and give you and your customers peace of mind.

Here are some essential retail security equipment items to consider:

1. Anti-Shoplifting Systems

Anti-shoplifting systems (Electronic Article Surveillance) help prevent shoplifting and theft in your store. There are four different types of EAS systems you can choose from:

Let’s discuss each in more detail:

Radio-Frequency:

Radio-frequency technology is available in the form of hard tags, labels, and ultra-thin labels. These tools enable the identification of unpaid products leaving the store, but they do not specify which particular product is departing.

Acousto-Magnetic:

This system utilises pulses emitted at low frequencies. These systems also detect unpaid items. In other words, AM systems detect tags that resonate at these low frequencies, transmitting no additional information through the tags.

Electro-Magnetic:

Electro-magnetic labels are commonly used in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries due to their discreet design. These labels effectively alert store personnel when an unpaid product is being removed from the premises by emitting an electromagnetic signal.

Radio-Frequency Identification:

Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) is a specialised branch of RF technology. The key distinction lies in RFID’s ability to convey significantly more information, as each tag is assigned a unique identifier. RFID labels contain a microchip that stores product information, enhancing tracking and data management.

2. Open Display Security Systems

This type of security system works best for retail stores that sell electronic products or items with high value. These systems can increase sales. Sales increases of 40% have been experienced when items are no longer locked in glass cabinets.

Open display security systems allow customers to interact with the product while preventing theft. These systems consist of a sensor pad and an adhesive strip that attaches to the product. If removed without being deactivated at the register, the strip sounds an alarm.

3. A Foot Traffic Counter

Every retail store owner wants countless feet to enter their stores.

To best manage your store, you need to know how many customers come in, when, how long they stay, what area they’re in, and how many make purchases.

A foot traffic counter (otherwise known as a people counter) is a system that accurately tracks customer movement and behaviour within the store. This data can help retailers optimise store layouts, staff schedules, and marketing strategies. Some advanced foot traffic counters can even give you reports on customer demographics and conversion rates, providing valuable insights to improve store performance.

One of the best people-counting software on the market is TrueCounts 3D. Read more about this revolutionary technology here.

4. Electronic Shelf Label Technology

Electronic Shelf Label (ESL) technology revolutionises traditional paper price tags by displaying pricing and product information electronically. It also updates stock manually through an inventory system, reducing the need for employees to physically change prices on shelves.

This technology provides efficient and accurate pricing, making it ideal for large retail stores with a high volume of products.

They reduce embarrassing situations where managers constantly have to override price discrepancies between shelf and till prices.

The security features of ESL technology include a tamper-proof design, making it a practical option for retailers.

Ensure A Successful Operation Today!

The most important aspect is security!

At Milestone, we prioritise retail safety and are committed to providing the best retail security equipment solutions. With our cutting-edge technology and expertise, you can rest assured that your store will be secure!

Contact us today for more information.

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