Many factors influence the suitability of a security solution, including the type of merchandise stocked, the store's interior design and the allocated budget. A comprehensive retail loss prevention strategy, designed not only for the reduction of shoplifting, but also for maximizing selling space, dual merchandising and product availability can increase sales and promote excellent customer service.

Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) is considered the most successful and effective anti-shoplifting tool available.  Over the last decade its popularity has soared, industry reports indicate over one million EAS systems installed globally, primarily within the retail sector. After implementing an EAS system, retailers experience an estimated 60-80 per cent decrease in external theft.

No matter which EAS technology the retailer employs, all incorporate either a Hard Tag or Adhesive Label attached to the merchandise.  If a hard tag or label is used, a sales assistant deactivates or removes it at the point of purchase, making it ineffective. In the event that a ‘live’ label or tag passes through a Detection System, an alarm sounds, alerting staff to a possible theft.

WG Security Product provides a consultative approach in assessing and developing security solution that significantly reduce shrinkage in your stores. WG takes into account the stores environmental factors, type of merchandise to protect, the available budget dollars and which technology is best suited to these needs before recommending a security program for each retailer. Features such as System Type, Detection Width, Detection Range, Security Level and Release Speed significantly effect the outcome and success of this small yet vital retail investment. There are many solutions that complement an EAS system. Incorporating a Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) system offers the retailer optimum protection from external and internal theft. Benefit Denial Hard Tags deter shoplifters and protect merchandise on a higher level to EAS alone.