Loss Prevention
Shrink is the biggest hidden cost in grocery retail
Scale and fierce competition put supermarkets and hypermarkets under unprecedented pressure on shrink. Huge assortments, multiple entrances and self-checkout make theft harder to spot.
As Nedap's sole distributor in Taiwan, Gold-Pick combines RF electronic article surveillance (EAS) with a full range of accessories, so loyal shoppers barely notice the protection while staff find it easy and the system stays reliable.
Exclusive Distributor of Nedap in TaiwanRF / AM EASNationwide service across Taiwan
From Gold-Pick's installations: exit gates deter about 50% of theft, and adding tagging brings total reduction to around 80%; most of the rest comes from counting errors, internal loss or process mistakes.
50%deterrence from exit gates (Gold-Pick experience)
80%theft reduction with gates plus tagging
RF / AMsystem chosen by goods and entrances
Nationwidesite surveys and after-sales care
Challenges
Where hypermarkets lose stock
Find the gaps before you fix them.
Common problems
- Small, valuable, easy to hide Razor blades, batteries, supplements and cosmetics are small and expensive.
- Liquor and formula theft Spirits and infant formula are popular for resale and costly to lose.
- Many exits, long routes Multiple exits and self-checkout are hard to supervise.
- Unknown causes of shrink Theft, counting errors and internal loss blur together.
Gold-Pick solution
- Discreet labels + safer boxes Discreet soft labels or clear safer boxes protect small valuables without spoiling displays.
- Bottle caps & formula boxes Dedicated accessories lock high-risk goods and release quickly at checkout.
- Gates at every exit RF / AM gates at all exits and self-checkout areas.
- Data reveals the cause People counting and AI video show alarm and traffic data.
Store Layout
Hypermarket protection layout
Different protection per zone, focusing on high-risk areas.
1
Entrances Gates at every exit and self-checkout, with people counting.
2
Point of sale Deactivate labels and remove hard tags to prevent false alarms.
3–6
High-risk zones Extra accessory protection for liquor, beauty, formula and small electronics.
7–8
General zones Mostly soft and hard tags for cost and efficiency.
Layered Protection
Four layers of protection
Exit control, item protection, display security and data analytics.
LAYER1
Exit control
RF or AM gates detect unpaid goods with sound and light alerts, and integrate with self-checkout.
LAYER2
Item labels
Discreet RF labels go unnoticed; reusable hard tags suit apparel and homeware.
LAYER3
Display protection
Clear safer boxes, peg locks and spider wraps protect small valuables while keeping them visible.
LAYER4
Data & video
People counting shows traffic and conversion; AI video flags suspicious behaviour.
Product Guide
Protection guide by category
Choose protection by product characteristics.
| Category | Theft risk | Recommended protection | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirits & premium wine | High | Bottle caps, liquor boxes | Locks the bottle neck; released with a detacher at checkout. |
| Formula & supplements | High | Safer boxes, RF labels | Put tins in clear boxes or apply discreet labels. |
| Razors & batteries | High | Safer boxes, peg locks | Small and easy to hide — box them or lock the peg. |
| Cosmetics | Medium | Discreet labels, boxes | Labels go inside or underneath packaging. |
| Electronics accessories | Medium | Boxes, peg locks, spider wraps | Box or wrap by package size. |
| Apparel & bedding | Medium | Hard Tags | Reusable and low cost over time. |
| Meat & fresh | Low | RF labels | Premium cuts can be labelled and deactivated at checkout. |
| General groceries | Low | Exit gates | Rely on exit deterrence; tag key items. |
Products
Recommended products
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Exit security
RF / AM EAS gates
Nedap and other gates; RF or AM chosen by entrance width and goods.
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Item labels
Discreet RF labels
Can look like barcodes and blend into packaging.
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Display protection
Clear safer boxes
Many sizes to protect small valuables while keeping them visible.
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Liquor protection
Bottle caps
Fits most bottle necks and releases quickly at checkout.
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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, peaks and conversion for smarter staffing.
Skynet AI
AI video spots suspicious behaviour and alerts staff.
Loss calculator
Enter sales and shrink rate to see the payback period.
FAQ
FAQ
Is RF or AM better for a hypermarket?
Both work — it depends on the goods and entrances. RF labels are low-cost for high-volume tagging; AM handles metal and liquid packaging better. Gold-Pick advises after a site survey.
Soft labels or hard tags?
Soft labels are single-use, applied to packaging and deactivated at checkout, so they are reordered regularly; hard tags are reusable with the cost mostly upfront — ideal for apparel and bedding.
Will gates affect shoppers?
No. Gates only react to active tags, so shoppers pass normally; sensitivity is tuned at installation to minimise false alarms.
How fast does the system pay back?
It depends on sales, shrink rate and scope. Try our loss calculator for a quick estimate, or ask Gold-Pick for a site assessment.