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How to secure your goods against theft

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Even in 2018, shoplifting in the retail sector caused billions in damages, as the "Welt" reports. If thieves get hold of your goods, financial losses occur. At the same time, the sense of security in your own store decreases. This often harms the overall shopping atmosphere. To protect yourself from shoplifters, you need an effective and discreet merchandise protection system. The security system should cover every area of the store without deterring customers. Prominently placed cameras tend to make innocent people feel watched and uncomfortable. The same happens if you install an excessive number of surveillance cameras.
If you choose an intelligent merchandise protection system from WG Global, you benefit from the deterrent effect on thieves. At the same time the system proves discreet so it does not impair the atmosphere in your store. The surveillance equipment has no negative impact on the shop design. Nor do you have to fear disruption of business operations. The reliable article protection provides a pleasant sense of security for store owners, employees and customers.

How does WG's merchandise protection work?

At WG, the merchandise protection affordable for self-installation. You can choose between different system types. Electronic article surveillance, or EAS systems, meets different requirements. They consist of:

  • the actual merchandise security system,
  • the security tags as well as
  • the merchandise security accessories.

Many buyers wonder: How does merchandise security work? To ensure this, you receive the security tags in selectable security classes. The four-alarm tags come with a monitored user code. To be able to secure all product categories, they are available as hard or adhesive tags.

Affordable merchandise security for DIY installation: the benefits

The article security systems are based on AM technology, also called Akustomatnet. These are particularly compatible with successful source-tagging programs worldwide. For example, you can easily use the merchandise security in combination with security products from Checkpoint or Sensormatic. Alternatively, users can obtain RFID-based models.
The high-quality security system creates a deterrent effect. This reduces the likelihood of shoplifters unlawfully taking your goods. If a theft does occur, the system notifies you immediately. This allows you to secure the merchandise and hold the perpetrator accountable.