Solutions: Retail

An Aesthetic Security Solution

A proactive measure

A lot of opticians experience that they are particularly exposed to theft and ram raids, as they often have vulnerable back doors and expansive windows, which criminals find easy to break down and gain access to the store. Moreover, the stock often consists of glasses ranging from inexpensive brands to valuable designer specs, which can often be easily resold.

 

A ram raid will not only mean a loss of stock but also damage to the store and its interior. This damage can often mean that the optician will have to close down while they restore the lost stock, as well as the store’s exterior and interior. This downtime can lead to a loss of important revenue, which is crucial to the business.

 

Often, traditional security measures like surveillance and roller shutters can make thieves second-guess their actions; however, sometimes these are not enough, and further action should be taken to secure the store properly.

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Any attempts at burglary or robbery, successful or not, will have a negative result for the kiosk owner—the employees will not feel safe and secure at their workplace anymore, and replacing stolen goods and fixing the damages will be costly. Kiosks are often targets for this because of their valuables, such as tobacco, alcohol, and cash.

 

Employees will also feel less safe knowing an incident has happened. Therefore, personal security for the staff is really important, so they can feel safe going to work. For this, a proactive security solution is needed.

 

Even if a robbery or burglary doesn’t lead to significant direct financial losses, it can still be expensive if the continuity of the kiosk is disturbed. Reparations of the kiosk if it is damaged and possible downtime can have a great effect on most kiosks. This cost is more indirect but could be minimized if there had been a proactive security solution to stop the crime.

“Since 2013, we have installed the security fog systems in all new stores, and stores that have experienced burglaries. We now have PROTECT Fog Cannons® in almost 140 of our stores. Many installations also have the PROTECT Security Sounder™ siren, which further stresses the burglar,” explains Security Manager Lars Eklund. He is responsible for security in the approx. 300 Pressbyrån stores and seventy-five 7-Eleven shops that are closed at night, and the twenty-five 7-Eleven stores that are open 24 hours a day in Sweden.

Reduce the risk of theft and minimize potential losses

Protect luxury items

Designer stores, whether it is clothing, watches, bags, shoes, jewelry, or home interior, are more sought after by criminals, as the products are of specific value and desired by many people. Designer stores showcase these luxury items, making them intriguing for many criminals. Therefore, security systems are very important for stores like these. Loss of products from the stores can be an expensive affair, and it can take time to get new products back in stock, as they often aren’t mass-produced.

 

The time it takes for the store to look presentable after a break-in or robbery, and before replacements for the stolen items arrive, can have consequences for the daily operations of the store. This can also be expensive due to the restoration of these high-end stores’ interiors and the fact that it won’t allow customers to visit the store.

 

Robberies in these types of stores aren’t uncommon either, and therefore it is important to have security measures that can protect employees and customers. If there are no such measures, it can lead to employees feeling unsafe when they come to work, which is a problem that most stores would like to avoid.

You Can’t see Your Hand in Front of Your Face

A proven security measure

Electronic stores carry a lot of different kinds of electronics, which often means that the inventory has a high value, making them more vulnerable to theft. Thieves target electronics stores both during the day and at nighttime, when they can go unseen.

 

If your store isn’t well protected, there can be problems with the insurance company when the cost of theft should be covered. Therefore, it is important to have both active and proactive security measures for the insurance companies to cover the cost.

 

A break-in can also mean that the store will have to close down for a while so that the damage and loss of electronics can be resolved. It can be expensive to replace everything, and the continuity of operations is key for retailers such as electronics stores. If the store is closed, then the most important part of their business, the customers, will sometimes go elsewhere to find the product they need.

Austria:

At both Sony Center in Denmark and Expert in Austria, the customer stipulates that the fog cannons must be concealed in the stylish store interiors. “Mechanical protection in the shop windows is not an option, so we chose fog protection,” says Karl Neumann from Expert in Gmunden, Austria.

 

Simply by installing fog cannons these electronic stores have been able to have minimal loss of the expensive products, been able to be covered by their insurance and avoided expensive disruptions to their daily operations.

Stop nighttime burglary and daylight robbery

PROTECT your valuable stock with fog

Jewellers are known for their impressive range of silver and gold jewelry, which often means that they have a lot of value in their store. The many different pieces mean that thieves often find these locations specifically interesting to target. Moreover, gold can be remelted, which means it can’t be traced back to the thief. This makes jewellers even more vulnerable.

 

Not only is it expensive to lose stock in case of a robbery, but it can also have an indirect cost for the staff in the store, who could feel unsafe working in a store with such high-value items. Many jewellers have already taken action and installed different kinds of security systems; however, there is a need for a proactive system that can stop the thief, allowing the staff to have complete peace of mind.

 

Moreover, the financial cost of a break-in also includes the downtime a business can experience after a robbery or break-in. As a store, you don’t have time for a long period of closure. After a break-in, it can take a long time to restock all the jewelry, and if parts of the store have been vandalized, it can also take some time to get the store back on track.

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Security fog has a preventive effect

Petrol stations, situated in remote yet accessible locations, face higher vulnerability to burglary due to their isolation and ease of access. The remote location means that burglars often feel more at ease when targeting these places, as they can avoid being seen by too many people.

 

Criminals frequently target cash, tobacco, and alcohol, drawn by the high resale value of these items. Moreover, damages to the property incurred during break-ins may not always be covered by insurance policies, compounding the financial impact on station owners and operators.

 

Often there is only one employee present at night, which can make them feel more vulnerable. Therefore, it is of great importance to have a security system that will protect your employees so they can show up at work without feeling unsafe. There is a need for a system that can act immediately and stop the criminal before the situation escalates.

Minimal damage and better working conditions

Our customers’ experiences

Q8:
“Since we began installing security fog in 2009, the number of break-ins at our 176 petrol stations has fallen dramatically. We have the upper hand – in almost all breakins the burglar fails to take anything of value,” explains Security Manager Klaus Peiner Thomsen from Q8 Denmark.

 

ESSO:
Also Esso’s 40 stores in Norway save money every day because break-ins have been almost eliminated after the installation of the security fog. “The fog makes it impossible for the burglar to find valuables in the stores, and neighbors without fog protection are running a big risk,” warns HMS officer, Janne Eriksen from Esso Norway.

 

ARAL:
Security fog has a preventive effect. Moreover, it helps provide better working conditions for staff, and ultimately security fog can have a positive effect on the insurance excess. “The fog prevents burglars from attacking our fittings which are only partly insured,” explains Austrian Aral tenant, Leo von Aussee Grieshofer.

Give Your Employees & Customers Peace of Mind

PROTECT checkout counters and valuable stock

Supermarkets are often targets for theft or robberies due to stock such as tobacco and alcohol. Tobacco and alcohol are often stolen because of their high resale value and can sometimes be relatively easy to access.

 

There is also cash stored in these locations, which makes customer and employee safety extremely important. Employees in most supermarkets handle cash every day as part of their job. As this is well-known information, a supermarket also needs to have a security solution that can keep their employees safe. If a robbery were to happen, it would not only be the employees who would feel unsafe, but also the customers in the store. Therefore, it is of the highest importance to have a plan for these situations.

 

If a break-in or a robbery happens in a supermarket, it can disrupt business continuity. A supermarket is highly reliant on its customers, and if the store is closed, they will find another place to do their grocery shopping. Therefore, it can have a great financial impact if the supermarket is closed. Thus, it is important to have a proactive solution that will stop the robber or burglar before they can manage to steal or cause any damage