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Your Trusted POS System Supplier in the UAE 28/07/2025 Posted By : Admin

Antitheft System: Keep Your Business Safe with Smart Security

Regardless of whether you sell clothing, electronics, or other items, you have surely experienced theft in your retail establishment. The financial performance of your business can be severely harmed by theft in your store. Preventing theft presents several issues because of the diversity of retail settings and merchandise. An anti-theft system is a security tool that helps prevent theft by detecting and stopping unauthorized access to valuable items, such as equipment, vehicles, or data. It can alert owners, trigger alarms, or lock devices to keep them secure. It helps businesses keep important things safe, avoid losing money, and keep working without problems from theft.

Importance of Anti-theft System in the Retail Sector

An anti-theft system is important in retail because it helps stop people from stealing products. It protects the storeโ€™s goods, saves money, and keeps the business running smoothly. Without it, stores may face financial loss from theft, which can hurt profits and even lead to higher prices for customers.

  • Protects Products: Keeps store items safe from being stolen.
  • Saves Money: Helps reduce losses caused by theft.
  • Improves Business Profits: Less theft means better earnings for the store.
  • Keeps Prices Fair: Reduces the need to raise prices to cover stolen goods.
  • Improves Security: Makes customers and staff feel safer.
  • Helps Store Operations: Prevents disruptions and helps things run smoothly.
  • Tracks Activity: Uses cameras and sensors to monitor what is happening in the store.

How Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) Help Prevent Theft in the UAE Retail Sector

EAS is a complete security system made to protect all types of shops and businesses. This system has 3 main parts:

  • Security tags or labels that are attached to products.
  • Tag or label removers are used at checkout to safely remove or turn off the tags.
  • Antennas or gates can be placed at the store exits.

If someone tries to leave the shop without removing or deactivating the tag, the EAS gates trigger an alarm. This helps stop shoplifting and keeps your stock safe.

  • Detect Shoplifters: EAS gates and tags make it clear that the store is protected. This discourages people from stealing, as they know an alarm will go off if they try to leave with unpaid items.
  • Automatic Alarm System: If someone tries to exit the store with a product that still has an active tag or label, the EAS system triggers a loud alarm, alerting staff right away.
  • Protects High-Risk Items: Retailers can place EAS tags on expensive or easily stolen items like electronics, clothing, and cosmetics, offering extra protection where itโ€™s needed most.
  • Easy to Use at Checkout: Staff remove or deactivate the tag using a detacher after the item is paid for, making the process simple and secure for both the business and the customer.
  • Supports Loss Prevention Teams: EAS systems work alongside CCTV and security staff to reduce the loss of goods due to theft.
  • Cost-Effective for UAE Retailers: With rising retail activity in the UAE, EAS offers a smart and affordable way to reduce theft, protect profits, and maintain customer trust.
  • Boosts Store Efficiency: EAS is automatic and works in the background, so it allows staff to focus more on helping customers instead of constantly monitoring for theft.

Available antitheft systems in POSINUAE

These are the anti-theft system products that are currently available in the UAE:

Pencil Tag with Steel Pin

Keep your store items safe with the Pencil Tag with Steel Pin, a small and lightweight security tag designed to stop theft.

Best for:

  • Retail clothing stores
  • Footwear stores

Key features are:

  • Strong and secure
  • Alarm activated

AM/RF security tags

AM/RF security tags are small devices used to protect products from theft by triggering an alarm if not properly removed or deactivated at checkout.

Best for:

  • Supermarkets
  • Electronic stores

Key features are:

  • Dual-technology
  • Easy to use

Sensormatic Super Pencil Tag

The Sensormatic Super Pencil Tag with Pin is a sleek, reusable security tag designed to protect retail items from theft.

Best for:

  • Department stores
  • Designer boutiques

Key features are:

  • Compact & Stylish
  • Reusable & Cost-Effective

Infome is the major provider of point-of-sale hardware devices in the UAE. We are a licensed distributor for barcode scanners, thermal printers, EAS, and antitheft systems. If you are confused about where to purchase the perfect anti-theft system for your organization, contact Infome. Apart from the UAE, we have branches in Saudi Arabia.

Frequently asked questions and answers

  1. Are these anti-theft systems easy to install and use?

    Yes, most systems are simple to set up and use. Staff can easily deactivate tags at checkout using a detacher.

  2. Can I reuse the tags?

    Yes, many tags like the Sensormatic Super Pencil Tag are reusable and cost-effective for long-term use.

  3. Do anti-theft systems work with CCTV?

    Yes, EAS work with CCTV and security teams to provide better theft prevention.

  4. Is this system suitable for small retail shops in the UAE?

    Absolutely! Whether you are a small shop or a large retail chain, these systems can be scaled according to your needs and are affordable.

  5. Do anti-theft tags damage the products?

    No. Tags are designed to securely attach to items without causing damage. For delicate items, adhesive labels or soft tags can be used.