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Video Security for Retail Businesses

No matter the size of your Phoenix, AZ retail store or the amount of customer traffic you get on a daily basis, it’s vital to protect your business operations and ensure safety for your customers, employees and vendors. While there are many aspects of store security to consider, the cornerstone of any retail security plan is a professionally installed video security system. You have many options for video surveillance in Phoenix, AZ, so it’s important to do your research and partner with a qualified security provider. Working with an experienced security pro ensures that you’ll have a retail security system that provides maximum value for your dollar, as well as loss prevention, risk management, court admissible video evidence and more.

Professional Security System Design and Installation

Tweaknology specializes in designing, installing and maintaining commercial video security systems for retail business owners. We can equip you with the tools you need to protect against theft and shrinkage, keep employees and customers safe, and monitor your business 24/7 – from anywhere you happen to be. Our experienced team can assess your security needs, design a customized video security plan that fits your store footprint, and professionally install your system, providing peace of mind for years to come. We work with many types of retail businesses, including these and more:

Apparel stores
Automotive repair shops
Bars
Big box stores
Convenience stores
Grocery stores
Hotels and motels
Jewelry stores
Liquor stores
Pharmacies
Restaurants

The Cost of Retail Theft

When it comes to theft, retail stores are one of the most frequently targeted establishments. The average retail business with $1 million in annual revenue will lose about $50,000 each year due to shoplifting, employee theft (shrink) and other criminal activity. And for smaller businesses, the numbers are similar. Even for a business with $100,000 in annual gross sales, that translates to $5,000 in annual loss – a lot for a small business owner to have to absorb.

You may be surprised to learn that the source of retail losses isn't always shoplifting. Here's how retail business loss statistics break down:

Employee theft accounts for 47%
Shoplifting accounts for 32%
Administrative errors account for 14%
Vendor fraud accounts for 4%

In short, you could be losing money for more reasons than you might suspect, from dishonest workers to honest mistakes. But with a professionally installed video security system from Tweaknology, you can help to significantly reduce such losses and protect your business' bottom line. Many business owners see positive results almost immediately after their security system installation is completed.

The Benefits Of Video Security

Installing a video security system is one of the easiest ways to protect your Phoenix, AZ retail business. Along with the most obvious benefit of being able to reduce shoplifting, installing video security can also assist in:

Employee Theft Prevention

Security cameras equipped with point of sale (POS) integration that enables you to identify cashier related shrink, unauthorized discounts, fraudulent transactions, and more. With point of sale integration, your video security recorder extracts transaction data from the cash register and overlays this data onto the video of the sale event. Having POS integration in place can serve as a theft deterrent for employees, who know that the technology is always watching.

Robbery Deterrent

Instances of attempted robbery can be significantly reduced when security cameras are present, as cameras are a significant deterrent to criminals. And if such an event does occur, you will have court admissible video evidence with the forensic detail needed for law enforcement authorities to identify the perpetrators.

Enhanced Customer Experience

Having a retail security camera system allows you to monitor employee and customer interactions, employee activities, service levels, traffic flows, blocked aisles and more. This provides the opportunity to identify areas of your retail floor where traffic flow can be redesigned, merchandising can be improved, and the overall customer experience can be enhanced for your Phoenix, AZ clientele.

Risk Mitigation

Security cameras can also help to reduce the likelihood of fraudulent premises liability (slip and fall) lawsuit claims. They also enable you to identify any safety risks in your store’s layout. This helps mitigate your overall business risk.

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