In its 2008 Retail Crime Survey, the BRC says shoplifting is the most costly crime for shops. It accounted for 64 per cent of all retail crime losses by value, well above burglary (16 per cent), robberies (8 per cent) and employee theft (8 per cent).
“This latest annual BRC report points out, for instance, that the DIY and hardware sector experiences the highest rate of theft per store,” said ESPlus co-director Dave Abberley.
“Our security solutions have already assisted national operators in this area to equip their stores with the latest CCTV and EAS tagging systems, helping to protect merchandise and provide surveillance that can also be used to safeguard store staff in terms of customer violence – another problem that the BRC report draws attention to.”
ESPlus’ retail security solutions include a wide range of CCTV equipment from all major manufacturers together with Je-Tec EAS tagging systems. Used in leading UK retail chains and independent stores, these systems offer operational benefits including integration with the customer’s IT network for up-to-the-minute data analysis, the company says.