Meat, nappies, razor blades and deodorant top the list of Britain’s most shoplifted items, reveals the company behind a facial recognition camera system used to spot criminals Meat, nappies, razor blades and deodorant are Britain’s most shoplifted items Facewatch operates in some Southern Co-op stores, Budgens, garden centres System sends alert to staff when someone […]
Nick Fisher talks about the challenges for retailers and how they are managing crime and violence If you run a business that’s about standing up for individuals privacy rights in a democratic country and rely on creating headline news to encourage people to financially support you, it looks like challenging times ahead. Greater issues such […]
Facewatch support the BSIA as a full member and are working with the team to publish a guide for the industry on the use of AFR and the need for an understanding of the data laws that currently exist in the UK and Europe. In a recent round table discussion many of the opportunities and […]
A family business with an eye for the future Simon Lawrence, Director, Lawrences Garages Ltd My great grandfather started his first garage serving fuel in 1919 in Stockwell, SW London. It was a big gamble then as the petrol pump had only just been invented but its early success has led to 5 generations of Lawrence’s running forecourt garages. Trying to be the best at what […]
Protecting our customers and colleagues Comment from Gareth Lewis, Loss prevention officer at the Southern Co-op The current pandemic and a rise in retail crime are both presenting constant challenges for those of us in the convenience sector. At Southern Co-op, we are regularly adapting to the needs of our customers and colleagues to ensure […]
BRC unveils Shopworkers’ Protection Pledge to protect retail workers against crime Over 400 incidents of violence and abuse against shopworkers occur every day 11 cross-party MPs put their name to the pledge for the launch The BRC has launched the Shopworkers’ Protection Pledge in an effort to support the legislation necessary to protect retail workers […]
During July we asked a selection of Facewatch customers a series of questions about their experience with Facewatch. The feedback showed that all those asked found that Facewatch had reduced shop theft but also helped in reducing anti-social behaviour whilst giving the front of house teams more confidence especially when working after dark and with […]
Facing down shop crime Big Interview with Asian Trader magazine: Nick Fisher, MD Facewatch After starting his career at the RAC and moving on to Dixons and Phones4U, Nick Fisher has found his vocation in making shops safe for staff again. Here is the story of Facewatch as told to Andy Marino Facewatch HQ is […]
In a wide-ranging discussion, Nick and Gavin talk about the major escalation of problems on the high street brought about by the pandemic. This is a must-watch for CCTV installers and retailers who need a solution to reduce their losses and help shopworker moral
