85% of disabled consumers say they haven’t requested additional support from firms
More than three-quarters of disabled consumers have not shared their support needs with businesses and organisations when accessing essential services, according to the latest research from Experian. Some 85% of disabled consumers and those with support needs said they had not explained to their bank or building society how they could be better supported when […]
ASSA ABLOY targets secure retail rooms with Code Handle
ASSA ABLOY has unveiled its Code Handle solution for retailers looking to secure rooms in busy public spaces. The solution targets spaces that contain valuable stock or sensitive information, which need to be protected from unwanted intruders, members of the public and any other opportunists. It says Code Handle ensures those working in retail outlets can […]
Shining a spotlight on in-store security
Rising crime, specifically violent crime, is a concern for every retailer. Staff are well trained. Stores are alarmed and often linked to 24 hour monitoring services. But is that enough? Real-time communication between staff is already proven to reduce shoplifting; adding instant access to security expertise provides another level of staff protection. As Tom Downes, […]
GUEST BLOG: Are security cameras the future of sales?
Ask somebody what they immediately think about when someone mentions CCTV and their mind often jumps to the idea of; being watched, invasion of privacy or even the phrase ‘Big Brother’, writes Andy Martin, Vertical Segment Leader at Morphean… The tussle between security over privacy remains, but there are new benefits that may be changing […]
UK retail issues food security ‘no deal’ Brexit warning
Sainsbury’s, Asda, Waitrose and M&S are among UK retailers to have warned about the devastating impact a so-called ‘no deal’ Brexit will have on food security and supply in the UK. In an open letter to MPs, send by the British Retail Consortium trade body, the CEOs of the country’s biggest food retailers called on […]
