Concerns grow over sustained increase in retail theft in the UK
In its annual Retail Crime Survey, the BRC has found that every category of retail crime – shoplifting, employee theft, robbery and burglary – has risen over the past two years or more.
Tag: retail security
Verint celebrating fresh double award success
Verint Systems have received two new industry awards for their advanced video and situation intelligence solutions. Verint earned plaudits for the Nextiva Video Business Intelligence and Nextiva PSIM.
Body-worn CCTV a vital tool helping Iceland protect staff
The frozen food retail chain Iceland is utilising body-worn CCTV cameras to help protect the company’s staff. Duncan Miles, head of security at Iceland, explained how crimes against the business, such as the issues of robbery and burglary, have been decreasing in recent years.
Study finds two-thirds of retailers planning network IP migration
Retailers are increasingly taking network IP seriously and growing numbers are planning to migrate in the next three years, according to the results of new research.
Mini CCTV trial in Edinburgh to combat hate crime
A trial of mini CCTV cameras is being carried out in Edinburgh in an attempt to crack down on hate crimes in the Scottish capital.
Checkpoint unveil EVOLVE Exclusive F10 EAS antenna for luxury retailers
Checkpoint Systems has announced its new underfloor Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) antenna, designed primarily for luxury and high-end retailers who require a discreet but high-performance security system.
CCTV monitoring cuts will increase crime, claim traders
Retailers in Weymouth and Portland have voiced concerns that crime could increase if proposals to cut round-the-clock CCTV coverage go ahead.
Conference prepares Manchester firms for security challenges
North West-based businesses have benefited from security advice from police and industry experts at the 19th annual Manchester Security conference and exhibition.
Retailers must ‘be prepared’ for evolving criminal behaviour
A new report into global Retail Crime has highlighted that six million shoplifters are apprehended annually but retailers must be aware that criminals’ behaviour is shifting.
BSIA outlines access control benefits to retailers
A new guide to the benefits of access control security systems in the retail sector