Summer brings high temperatures and an influx of customers to commercial premises, but it’s not all good news. There is a risk that many businesses underestimate—and it also increases: theft. That is why anti-theft solutions for retail are essential.
Traditional security measures are no longer sufficient. Intelligent technology is needed—systems that can anticipate suspicious behaviour and act without the need for direct human intervention. The financial losses caused by the theft of supermarket trolleys, mobility trolleys, and their contents are extremely high. The stability of many businesses is being threatened by this serious issue.
Summer: a time of increased risk
Recent data shows that thefts in large retail stores increase during the summer months due to smaller staff teams, more distractions, greater customer movement and the presence of occasional visitors, among other factors.
These situations facilitate theft and turn logistics into a critical point that requires enhanced control. But something more is needed—proactive technology. That’s where CartControl and Purchek, solutions developed by Carttec, come into play.
- CartControl is a trolley control system that prevents trolleys from leaving the designated perimeter of the establishment. It is based on a locking technology that is automatically triggered when the trolley is detected beyond the authorised limits.
- Purchek is a system that activates an alarm to alert staff of a possible theft attempt. When combined with the SmartWheel, it locks and immobilises the trolley on the spot, emitting an alert just before the lock is engaged.
Both solutions are designed to work autonomously, efficiently, and continuously—systems built to act precisely where traditional methods fall short.
Get in touch with us and we’ll provide you with anti-theft solutions for retail to help counteract the rise in thefts during the summer. Because prevention doesn’t go on holiday.
