DIY Retail
Protect everything from a screw to a power drill
DIY and home-improvement stores carry the widest ranges of all, and both store size and assortments keep growing. Products differ enormously in size, value and volume, making this one of the toughest loss-prevention environments.
With so many metal items and metal packaging, AM systems are especially well suited. Rugged exit antennas withstand daily knocks from loaded trolleys, and wide exits and cart routes can be fully covered.
AM EAS systemsPower-tool protectionWide exits & cart lanes
Gold-Pick recommends AM systems for hardware stores: spider wraps for large boxed tools, self-alarming tags or safer boxes for premium power tools, and peg locks for small hanging hardware.
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Ruggedexit antennas built for trolley knocks
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Nationwidesite surveys and after-sales care
Challenges
Loss-prevention challenges in DIY stores
Diverse products need a mix of accessories.
Common problems
- Huge range of sizes From screws and bits to big power tools — one method is not enough.
- Metal interference Metal packaging and tools disrupt some systems.
- Trolleys hit antennas Loaded trolleys damage exit equipment.
- Packs opened, parts taken Batteries, blades and bits are removed from packs.
Gold-Pick DIY solution
- Accessory combinations Spider wraps, self-alarming tags, safer boxes or peg locks by size.
- Reliable AM detection AM performs reliably around metal — ideal for hardware stores.
- Rugged antennas Impact-resistant exits with planned trolley lanes.
- Whole-pack protection Spider wraps and boxes secure the whole pack so it cannot be opened.
Store Layout
DIY store protection layout
The right accessory for each zone.
1
Entrances Rugged AM antennas cover wide exits and cart lanes.
2
Point of sale Deactivate and detach for smooth, alarm-free checkout.
4–6
High-value zones Extra protection for power tools, blades and batteries.
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General zones Peg locks and labels balance display and cost.
Layered Protection
Four layers of protection
Exits, items, displays and data — complete DIY store protection.
LAYER1
Exit control
AM antennas detect unpaid goods and withstand trolley impacts.
LAYER2
Bulky goods
Spider wraps secure boxed goods; self-alarming tags sound when cut or forced.
LAYER3
Display protection
Peg locks secure hanging fittings; safer boxes protect blades, bits and batteries.
Safer BoxesPeg-hook locks
LAYER4
Data & video
People counting tracks traffic; AI video watches blind spots.
Product Guide
Protection guide by category
Pick accessories by product type.
| Category | Theft risk | Recommended protection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power tools (boxed) | High | Spider wraps, self-alarm tags | Wraps the whole box and alarms if cut or removed. |
| Blades & bits | High | Safer Boxes | Small and costly — display in clear boxes. |
| Batteries & chargers | High | Safer boxes, peg locks | Often unpacked — box them or lock pegs. |
| Measuring tools | Medium | Self-alarm tags, boxes | Extra protection for laser measures and similar. |
| Fittings on peg hooks | Medium | Peg locks, AM labels | Lock the peg so only one item comes off at a time. |
| Lighting & electrical | Medium | AM labels | Applied to packaging and deactivated at checkout. |
| Garden & outdoor | Low | Hard tags, spider wraps | Secure large items with hard tags or wraps. |
| Home & cleaning | Low | Exit gates | Rely on exit deterrence. |
Products
Recommended products
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Exit security
AM EAS antennas
AM resists metal interference — ideal for hardware store exits.
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Bulky goods
Spider Wraps
Steel cables wrap the box and alarm when cut or removed.
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High-value goods
Self-alarming tags
Built-in alarms sound on tampering for strong deterrence.
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Peg displays
Peg-hook locks
Locks the peg end so a whole row cannot be swept off.
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How Gold-Pick delivers
From site survey to after-sales care, all in one.
Site survey
Assess entrance widths, traffic flow, product mix and theft hot spots.
Plan
Recommend RF / AM systems, tags and accessories by store type and budget.
Install & tune
Professional installation and on-site sensitivity tuning to avoid false alarms.
Training
Train staff on deactivation, alarm handling and tagging.
Support
Nationwide service with regular maintenance and fast repairs.
Smart Retail
Beyond loss prevention: smart retail
Gold-Pick combines footfall, video and data for better store decisions.
People Counting
Footfall and peaks to plan staff and promotions.
Skynet AI
Spots suspicious behaviour even in blind spots and alerts staff.
Loss calculator
Estimate shrink and payback time.
FAQ
FAQ
Why AM for hardware stores?
Hardware goods and packaging are often metal, and AM detects more reliably around metal. We still test on site before recommending.
How do we protect large tool cases and drill boxes?
Use spider wraps around the whole box, or self-alarming tags that sound when cut or forced.
What if trolleys keep hitting the gates?
Choose rugged antennas, add bump guards and plan dedicated trolley lanes.
How do we protect small items on peg hooks?
Peg-hook locks secure the hook so staff release items, or use AM labels deactivated at checkout.