Retail security - Case studies
Zada was called in to evaluate the system and identify underlying issues with the network at The Mall Blackburn The Mall Blackburn is benefitting from a fully upgraded CCTV camera and recording solution as well as a dedicated fibre optic cable network thanks to its ongoing relationship with shopping centre security specialist Zada Technology. Need for safety and security The Mall Blackburn is home to 100 retail tenants in 600,000 square feet of shopping space, including big...
Reliable, user intuitive VMS platform was an absolute must for massive luxury auto dealership in Texas Lexus of Lakeway There is an old saying about how everything is bigger in Texas and in the case of Lexus of Lakeway, the expression certainly rings true. Located less than 20 miles from the burgeoning technology hub of Austin, the luxury automobile dealers ship sits on more than 30 acres in the small town of Lakeway, which is home to just over 11,000 residents. The de...
Thanks to this solution, the San Nicolás shopping mall in Antioquia, Colombia, has upgraded from its manual people-counting procedure into a more practical and effective, IP based VIVOTEK system. Traditionally, people counting at shopping malls is done manually, a responsibility assigned to security personnel or guards whose primary task is to ensure public safety and protect the property of the mall and its tenants. To carry out this task, security personnel use a pushbutton that they a...
Iris ID’s non-contact solution provides highly accurate identification using the iris to authenticate employees Iris ID, a provider of iris biometric technology, has announced its IrisAccess® iCAM7000 identity authentication system has been installed for employee time and attendance at all Sharjah Co-Operative Society retail stores in the United Arab Emirates. The retailer operates 26 stores with more than 3,000 employees throughout Sharjah, a UAE state, and the cap...
The Grand Indonesia's shopping malls and business office centres recently modernised its CCTV system taking its surveillance capabilities from analogue to IP by integrating OT Systems' Ethernet-over-Coax (EoC) transmission solution to existing infrastructure. Upgrading to IP surveillance The Grand Indonesia is a multifunctional complex in Jakarta, consisting of the Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall, BCA Tower, Kempinski Private Residences and Hotel Indonesia and covering an area of 640,000 m2 (6,9...
Intellicheck Mobilisa was awarded a contract for expanded deployment of Defense ID Intellicheck Mobilisa, a provider of threat identification and identity authentication, verification and validation technology solutions, announced it has been awarded a federal contract to expand the deployment of Defense ID® at a highly classified federal government facility in the Washington, D.C. area. The $250,000 purchase will increase the ability of security personnel to protect the h...
The limited resolution of Eden Shopping Centre's old surveillance system meant that not all critical areas with completely covered Eden Shopping Centre, a large retail and entertainment complex in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, has taken the giant leap from an analogue to a HD video surveillance system. Upgrading the recorders, matrix, and priority cameras has provided the centre with enhanced optical clarity, high-definition images and the flexibility of future-proofing the s...
The Lilacs Project demonstrates Siemens’ capabilities and opportunities for smart buildings of the future The Lilacs International Commercial Centre completed in January 2016, is a landmark building in Shanghai’s Pudong business district and the latest addition to the world famous, futuristic Shanghai skyline. This sweeping, state-of-the-art complex integrates retail areas, commercial and office activity as well as a cultural centre. It is the first smart building...
Ryman required smart video surveillance to deter shoplifting and provide business intelligence The recent installation of tailor made video surveillance systems at 51 Ryman Stationery stores perfectly illustrates how Open Platform technology can elevate video surveillance from just being a security system, to a smart solution that can deliver so much more. The client: Ryman Stationery Ryman was established in October 1893 when a young Henry Ryman flipped over the ‘Open...
Promise provides IP video surveillance training course in Qatar along with its partner BASS Everywhere you look around Qatar it’s obvious – the country is preparing for something big. Ever since the small and rich country was awarded the 2022 FIFA World Cup, preparations have been underway to build new stadiums, hotels, roads and even a new rail network. A reported $200bn will go into these infrastructure projects – with an estimated $22bn worth of new contr...
Boot Barn wanted a solution to provide higher-resolution video to streamline & to reinforce their investigative and operational efforts Verint® Systems Inc. recently announced that Boot Barn, America’s largest Western and Work Wear retailer, is deploying its video and situation intelligence solutions at various retail store locations to enhance operations and loss prevention efforts. Customer Boot Barn has been outfitting America since 1978, and today has more...
It is a sad reality that civil disorder and the accompanying looting of commercial premises is an issue that every business owner that works on the high street is aware of and should be prepared for. Whatever the cause, whether it is anarchist march or disorder triggered by some sort of social issue, rioting, looting and criminal damage can spread faster than the authorities can often mobilise and deploy resources to keep up. Especially in these days of social media rioters can co-ordinate the...
To avoid retail shrinkage, SeeTec BVI Retail provides an option to connect the video management system to ERP or POS systems If you believe recent surveys to be true, commercial damage in Germany caused by retail shrinkage accounts for about 3.8 billion Euro per year – this is one per cent of the total turnover of this industry. More than half of this is caused by shoplifting. Another 40 % of the total amount can be related in equal terms to employees and suppliers. The...
A series of theft and harassment prompted the requirement for a security system to ensure staff safety Hellers Limited is New Zealand’s largest producer of bacon, ham, and small goods. The Hellers production facility at Kaiapoi, outside Christchurch, operates 24 hours a day and produces 350 tonnes of sausages a week with 400 staff. Staff safety is a major concern for the company, and a recent series of theft and harassment prompted the requirement for a security system t...
For the building frontage, IDF Aluminium fabricated powered pedestrian sliding doors using Alpro deadlocks IDF Aluminium has installed transom closers, hook locks and armoured keeps from Alpro at a new-build Asda store in Wealdstone, north London. The supermarket opened in the summer and is a 9,000-sq-ft site with ‘click and collect’ for the company’s clothing range, a bakery and rotisserie. For the building frontage, IDF Aluminium fabricated powered pedestr...
Anviz fingerprint terminals EP300 and T60 are installed in sales outlets to monitor employees’ time attendance for wheels showrooms Anviz has provided Khivraj Groups in Chennai, India, a professional access control and time attendance system. The fully-customised setup puts together Anviz’s biometric-based terminals to meet the needs of Khivraj Groups. Installation site: The devices were installed in the sales outlets of Khivraj Groups in Chennai. Background vs....
Amthal provides ultimate peace of mind and new stores can be opened on a much tighter timeframe Amthal Fire & Security partners with Jollyes Petfood Stores through its ambitious growth plans, maintaining all fire and security services as it expands its store services across mainland UK. Since its launch in 1971, Jollyes has grown into one of the largest chains of pet food superstores with 56 Jollyes stores across the UK, celebrating its newest opening in Perth, Scotland....
The shopping District, or Shoutengai, in Koto-Ku, Tokyo is located next to a busy train station that gathers many restaurants, shops, and sake bars together in this newly vibrant neighbourhood. As the area becoming more commercially alive, there was an increasing concern for crimes taken place within the district, especially during late nights. For the purpose of crime prevention, the Shopping District Association began to consider deploying surveillance cameras at the crime hot spots as a way...
Issue A major tourist destination, business and commercial retail space in the heart of Istanbul required a significant security presence to provide around-the-clock security for both the facilities themselves and the security of visitors, patrons and others. Solution More than 900 Sarix IP Cameras, 20 Spectra HD High-Speed Dome Positioning Systems and the Endura IPVMS were selected for this project. The system also included Continuum Access Control for a fully integrated, physical security s...
Introduction Century 21 opened its first store in downtown Manhattan in 1961 and now operates eight stores across the New York/New Jersey area. The stores are focused on high-fashion, low-price apparel for women, men and children, along with cosmetics, handbags, shoes, lingerie, housewares, luggage and more. Merchandise can range from less than $10 to more than $7,000. The newest Century 21 site, which opened in April 2013, is at Jersey Gardens: The Outlet Center in Elizabeth, N.J. The largest...
Each security sector has a particular bias, whether it be people, assets or information. With large volumes of cash and high values of stock and assets, along with deliberately open and inviting access, retail sites can be vulnerable - appealing to criminals as much as genuine shoppers. The vital need to protect these assets makes the retail market a highly important one for the security industry. Finding the right balance of security One of the biggest challenges to providing security in the...
The system is currently installed at 4 of the Company’s dealership locations For more than 40 years Northtown Automotive Companies, Inc. has provided a hassle and pressure free automobile buying experience to its Western New York State clients. Starting with a single Toyota dealership, the Company now includes 17 separate franchises including Toyota, Mazda, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram, Lexus, Subaru, Hyundai, Land Rover Range Rover, Volkswagen, Kia, Scion, Volvo, Porsche...
Dahua Technology, a world-leading manufacturer and supplier of video surveillance products headquartered in Hangzhou, China up secured ultra modern shopping centre in Mwanza. The construction of ultra modern shopping centre complex has taken off in Mwanza city. Mwanza is Tanzania's second largest town and the economic heart of the Lake Region. With the continuous development of the economy, the city needs a better business environment to meet the needs of its residents. Therefore, the Mwanza M...
Software counts customers in different areas and detects how long customers stay in store The Slovenian retail chain Merkur is one of the first to use ViDiCore GmbH’s PriVendo for a better customer understanding. Merkur trgovina, d.d. (Merkur trade, Inc.) is the Slovenian market leader in sales of home products and DIY, electro-installation materials, apparatuses and appliances, machinery and tools, ferrous and non-ferrous metal products, and industrial items for pr...
Bosch's AUTODOME & FLEXIDOME cameras enable monitoring of ground activities Bosch Security Systems has delivered and installed a comprehensive, integrated security solution in Vivo City, a one-stop “family-lifestyle-destination” mall located in District 7 of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. When fully completed, the mall will have a gross floor area of 62,000 sqm, with five stories of retail space. SC Vivo City will possess the successful attributes of Singapore...
Bosch provided equipment highly tailored to the warehouse and dealership of Preston Motors The Preston Motors Group is at the forefront of car sales in Australia. Originating in 1912, it is now one of Australia’s longest established and highly valued motor vehicle retailers. Originally, the respected company distributed predominantly Holden vehicles to the community of Melbourne. However, the Preston Motors Group sell motor vehicles and spare parts from brands includ...
The installation has also been expanded to include more cameras around the premises Background and the challenge for the customer Jyväskylä Intersport has two sports stores. The size of the stores poses significant challenges for camera surveillance. The company faced one main challenge: How to upgrade the old camera surveillance system without replacing every single item. Sony solution Jyväskylä Intersport solved the problem using Sony’s hybrid so...
In 1919, Ernst Stackmann opened his department store in Langen Street in the town of Buxtehude, Germany, where he sold textiles and ready-to-wear clothing. Today, this store still serves as the headquarters for the family business that has, in the course of time, become a traditional part of the historic centre of Buxtehude. The company management, which is now in the third generation, already knows how important it is to keep up with the constantly changing requirements for retail stores. Toda...
Customer Lauren Bright is a leading wholesale and retail enterprise that specialises in importing European apparel and operates more than 40 outlets in major Chinese cities. Lauren Bright's Pinko store in Harbour City, Hong Kong features the Pinko clothing line, an Italian fashion brand designed specifically for young women. Challenge When opening a new shop for the Pinko brand, Lauren Bright was looking for a video surveillance system to monitor internal staff and to provide anti-theft prot...
The integrator F & N Enterprises of Tucson, AZ is a low voltage systems integrator specialising in commercial/residential installation of burglar, fire and surveillance security systems. They are experts in the deployment of structured cabling, voice and data infrastructures, using UTP and Fiber Optics. Project background A leading grocery chain’s corporate security and loss prevention departments had requested an overall upgrade to the region’s facility surveillance systems...
