Larger retailers go above and beyond in store design, and layout. Knowing that to attract customers you must stand out, taken steps clean storefront with impressive well lit signage and have an inviting storefront entrance that leads into a well laid out store. The store is supported by friendly, helpful and experienced staff to complete […]
10 Not-So-Obvious Security Considerations
We can overlook potential security risks easily as we become complacent with security systems; once alarms and surveillance cameras are in use we feel protected and secure. David, the owner of a small electronics store contacted us after his store was broken into for the 3rd time in just one year. He had an alarm system […]
Layering Security for Retailers
Retailers rely on their storefront aesthetics to help draw in potential customers. A clean presentable storefront represents your business and window displays are a marketing tool to draw attention to your merchandise. Fixed security bars obstruct windows and are potentially uninviting to many passer-bys. That being said, implementing security measures is crucial today. Crime is unpredictable and unfortunately the […]
Security Solutions for Storefront Doors
Retail stores rely on street exposure using their windows as displays and inviting doors to entice their customers to enter. Smaller street-level retail stores will generally have a single or double glass aluminum style door while a larger retailer may have one or two sets of swing doors. Many are even opting for bi-parting sliding […]
4 Important Steps After a Break-In
You have just been notified by your alarm company that your business has been broken into. What do you need to do? 1. Call the 911, let them know what the emergency is, provide address details of the location, and it would require police, inform them what the problem is glass break or door alarm […]
Security Gates vs. Security Window Film
Help protect your retail storefront from smash and grab robberies. Smash and grab robberies are a concern for any business with a storefront. These type of robberies usually occur at night and happen extremely quick. Thieves will normally smash a storefront window or the glass of the door with intent of grabbing as much as […]
Derailing the Five-Fingered Discount
What is shoplifting? Theft from a retail store usually with less than a $500 value simply intending to deprive the owner of those items is considered shoplifting, Also known as five finger discounts, boosting and stealing. Small business is the backbone of our economy; Small businesses have tight margins and Shoplifting affects any company’s bottom […]
Securing Cellular Stores
As windows and doors are easily penetrated to gain illegal entry into a retail business, without some physical security barrier in place, thieves can break a window, or pry open a door, and in less than two minutes remove thousands of dollars of your inventory. Cellular phone, MP3 players, laptops, tablets have always been a […]
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In Access Control Security, Retail Security, storefront protection, Unusual Applications
What are scissor style gates ?
Scissor style gates, also known as accordion gates and folding gates, use square tubular steel riveted back to back and when opened have a diamond shape pattern. The U shaped end channels have a 3 inch slot to allow the webbing ends to slide up and down when opening and closing the gate. The leading […]
When to Secure Your Retail Store
What type of store should consider security? Many retail stores, regardless of where they are located or what type retail store all can be at risk of a smash and grab robbery, regardless of what merchandise they sell. Surely high priced items are commonly targeted but also quick fix cash, or easy to sell items […]