Protecting workers in the retail industry

Many retail employees work alone or in high-risk environments. Prioritise their safety and security with a lone worker safety device or app.
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475,000

Violence and abuse retail incidents in 2022/23 (BRC 2024)

1,300

Violence and abuse incidents happen every day in retail (BRC 2024)

3 million

People employed in retail in the UK (BRC 2024)

Retail risks

Opening or closing stores either early in the morning or late at night.
Managing deliveries - especially when there's high-value stock.
Aggression or abuse from customers.
Shoplifting and the resulting financial and social impacts.
Heavy lifting - particularly when working in the stock room or warehouse.
Handling cash makes retailers targets of crime.

The ID Touch is popular in retail

It's a personal safety device disguised as an ID badge which means it's very discreet to activate. But we understand that one size doesn't fit all! So why not mix and match to suit the requirements of your team?

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Our other devices:

Features to protect the retail industry

Our customers choose from a mix of safety features to best suit the requirements of their workforce, reduce risk, and improve occupational safety and wellbeing.

Benefits for the Retail industry

Reduced liability
Boost employee morale
Enhanced worker safety
Timely response to emergencies
Reduced downtime due to safety incidents

Benefits for the retail industry

Provides rapid assistance in case of incidents such as accidents, medical emergencies, or security threats.
Enhances store security measures and supports your loss prevention strategy.
Reduces disruptions to store operations by handling emergencies promptly.
Reduces worker anxiety and improves job satisfaction.
Helps you meet your health and safety obligations and reduces risk of legal issues.

Protecting retail leaders for over 20 years

"The SoloProtect ID has helped our staff feel safer - it gives them the confidence to know that they could quickly raise an alarm if their safety was ever compromised."

"The SoloProtect ID has undoubtedly helped our staff feel safer, they know they can quickly raise an alarm if their safety was ever compromised. This has given our staff the confidence and peace of mind to carry out their tasks when working alone."

"By deploying a SoloProtect lone worker solution we’ve ensured a potentially serious situation was resolved without incident."

Frequently asked questions

Are there lone workers in the retail sector?

It's crucial to bear in mind that in their daily duties, employees in the retail industry frequently find themselves handling various tasks independently, even when there are other colleagues or customers nearby. Examples of these solitary tasks include entering storage areas or stockrooms unaccompanied, arranging products on shelves, operating cash registers, opening or closing the store solo, making deliveries, overseeing dressing rooms, or providing coverage during lunch breaks. There are more instances of solitary work in the retail sector than you might initially realise.

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Which retail job roles are most high risk?

Generally, retail roles which are the highest risk of abuse, violence and aggression are customer-facing staff, such as cashiers, face-to-face customer services and security personnel, those who handle cash, and night shift workers. Drivers delivering high value items and workers who sell goods such as pharmaceuticals and alcohol can also be subject to attacks. All of these are much higher risk if working alone.

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How can personal safety devices help with retail security and loss prevention?

Personal safety devices, like panic buttons and wearable alarms, bolster retail security and loss prevention. They offer GPS tracking and a swift connection to our Monitoring Centre in an emergency where operators will facilitate a quick escalation to the emergency services and any on-site security colleagues. Recording capabilities can be used for incident documentation and review, and employee confidence is boosted which positively affects customer service.

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