Background and Context

A perennial concern for many retailers is the extent to
which they are victims of thefts where stolen items are
simply wheeled out using trolleys provided to consumers –
trolley (cart) push-out thefts.

This study offers a unique insight into not only the scale and
extent of the problem but also an evaluation of an
intervention focussed upon addressing the issue of trolley
push-out thefts – the Purchek technology developed by
Gatekeeper Systems which utilises trolley wheel-locking
technology.

The study uses data from two major UK Grocers, with
combined sales of more than £50 billion and over 2,000
stores. Utilising data sets collected before and after the
COVID-19 Pandemic, results are presented from 239
installations of the Intervention covering three 15-week
periods. In addition, the study includes detailed analysis of
over 900 recorded incidents of trolley push-outs.

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About Gatekeeper

Gatekeeper Systems’ expanded product suite of intelligent cart solutions offers solutions for EVERY retailer’s needs to minimize merchandise loss, reduce asset and labor expenditures.

Gatekeeper’s loss prevention and cart containment solutions utilize patented locking technology to put an end to cart-based shoplifting, shopping cart loss, and uninformed decision-making. Cart management solutions increase safety and reduce labor costs by maximizing productivity while simultaneously resulting in a positive store image.

Intelligent pushout theft prevention solutions stop thieves and their cart full of unpaid merchandise from leaving the store. Customizable technology allows retailers to defend their entire store or just a high loss department based on the store’s unique layout.

Business Intelligence solutions provide increased visibility for informed decision making. Increase efficiency, optimize fleet size, and perfect the entire customer shopping experience with store and enterprise-level analytics.

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