Anti Theft Devices
Retail Store Theft is a billion dollar business that is draining and putting a big strain on the retail stores of today. Large malls do not want the general public to think that there are shoplifters in their mall so they put in their rental agreements with the store fronts that only invisible or hidden anti theft devices can be used. Here are some examples of how the malls have hidden the security panels so that customers are not alarmed about shoplifters.
Some use a construction around the tower or pillar that looks like part of the store decor while others may use a simpler approach by using a pillow case of sorts to slip over the tower or a sign holder as seen in many of the pharmacies today to hide the tower in plain sight by making it a sale sign. Some companies even pay stores a premium month amount to display their signs on these towers (coop advertising) which helps to offset the cost of these anti-theft devices. There are some security companies that are even offering a theft prevention security device to stop shoplifters that actually looks like a promotional sign. Sensortags.com has some of these listed on their site.
There is constantly a new and ever changing of these devices to stop crime in our stores. Some of the newer ideas that I have seen include a totally invisible buried in the floor option, one that goes around the door frame and another that is put right into the glass of the entrance doorway. As shoplifters get more aggressive store owners must react. The newer types of security may cost an arm and a leg but usedtags.com has the right idea for the smaller shops. They are taking the green route by refurbishing both the security tags as well as the sensor towers, panels, gates, & deactivation devices.
New store owners can now acquire the $4000 security towers only used in department stores for around $1000 to $1500 with a 5 year technical support warranty. Now that is a bargain and keeping it green while buying made in the USA ANTI THEFT DEVICES.