Introduction
If you think your retail showroom is above shoplifting, let us give you a little glimpse of reality!
The National US survey 2009 details state that a shoplifter can walk away easily with products worth $438, and the chance of them getting caught in the action is 1 out of 48.
If you make a profit of 10% from each item, then for every item sold, you have to sell double the time to compensate for the loss.
People generally don’t take shoplifting as a serious crime, but there is so much harm done to a shopkeeper that it is difficult for us to even comprehend!
Thus, as a business wonder who also owns an attractive showroom for all your products, it is important that you follow some safety measures in order to ensure there are no sudden unexpected losses for the retail business.
So, you have just started a showroom?
Must you need some safety measures asap?
In this excerpt below, we will be talking about the different safety measures that you can take.
Credible Ways To Protect Your Shop Or Showroom From Burglaries & Thefts
Before we begin with the seven suggestions, we would like to give a fair disclaimer.
The excerpt below will also talk about guns as a form of safety measure. First, however, all the protocols and precautions will be mentioned, and we do not condone any form of gun violence.
Now, coming back to our handpicked suggestions which will ensure your and your retail showrooms’ safety.
1. Have Thorough Employee Background Checks
Whenever you enroll a system in the inner circle of your business, it is not mandatory for you to trust them completely.
Rather you should be extra cautious.
– First, they are new.
– Second, you do not know their intentions.
This is why a thorough background check is so important for any new employee.
2. Get A Gun For Safety
Yes, this might sound a little controversial!
But, a properly licensed gun for your own safety is perfectly reasonable. It has been noted that the presence of a gun can intimidate burglars and thieves. Plus, the chances of such losses will get 80 percent lower than normal.
All you have to do is ensure that the guns are kept well intact and follow all the precautions.
3. Check Everything Thoroughly Before Leaving
This is pretty old school, but it still has its charm!
You can never be too careful, especially if you are looking at huge, irrecoverable losses in one case of shoplifting.
Have a staff or a manager go through every nook and cranny when they finally leave the store before closing.
4. Think About Perimeter Security
It is not just your shop, but everything around your shop!
There have been so many cases of burglary drilling a hole through the rooftop and stealing valuable items.
Thus, if you are putting smart security equipment like motion sensors and lights, ensure that they are everywhere.
Even that small window that looks out to the alley!
5. Have An Alarm System
An alarm system is the best way to prevent shoplifters.
The alarm should be able to detect the unscanned barcode and immediately go off to catch the killer.
Thus, protecting you from unexpected shoplifters running outside with valuable items.
6. Visible CCTV Cameras
CCTV cameras shouldn’t just be for the purpose of recording everything, but also to intimidate anyone planning a theft.
They should know that they are being watched. That it wouldn’t take you long to find them and send them off for their appropriate punishment.
The weapon of fear has always been the best one.
7. Have Anti-Theft Insurance
Anti-theft insurances are for the time when all the above suggestions fail to keep you safe.
It’s okay; these sudden accidents can happen.
So, it is better to be prepared beforehand for a loss if you ever endure one. Get that insurance today!
No Careful Is Too Careful!
There is no such thing called being too careful!
This is your store, and you have built this with your blood and sweat. Thus, it is impossible for anyone to just let it be!
Yes, take every security measure under the roof to protect your business because paying for security is much more satisfying than compensating for the loss.
