5 Reasons You Should Consider Installing EAS Security Systems

As we move further into 2025, retailers are continuing to navigate a challenging and competitive market. Although footfall is recovering, rising operating costs and increased shoplifting across the UK mean that protecting profit margins is more important than ever.

If you’re looking to strengthen your store’s security this year, Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) remains one of the most reliable and cost-effective solutions. Modern EAS systems offer improved detection, better customer experience, and far less physical intervention from staff—making them ideal for today’s retail environment.

How EAS Security Supports Retailers

EAS technology is now more advanced, more discreet, and more accurate than earlier systems. Tags are tougher to remove, systems detect movement from further away, and integration with digital point-of-sale equipment is more seamless than ever.

When a tagged item passes through the monitored zone without being deactivated at checkout, an alarm is triggered—alerting staff instantly, without needing to physically supervise every customer.

For genuine shoppers, tags are simply removed at the till, allowing them to leave the store without worry or embarrassment.

5 Benefits of Modern EAS Systems

1. Superior Detection Accuracy

Today’s systems detect tags from a greater distance and work reliably even in busy, wide-entrance stores—closing the gaps that shoplifters used to exploit.

2. A Cost-Effective Long-Term Investment

Retail crime has risen sharply since 2023, with UK retailers reporting millions in annual losses. Installing or upgrading an EAS system is a small investment compared to the value of stock that could be lost without it.

3. Fast, Simple and Staff-Friendly

Modern tags clip on quickly and can be removed instantly via a deactivator. No fiddling with manual locks or complicated tech.

4. Difficult for Thieves to Remove

Tags are tamper-resistant and many now contain backup alarms or digital encryption codes. Attempts to force or damage them immediately trigger alerts.

5. Improves Customer and Staff Confidence

EAS reduces the need for constant surveillance. Staff can focus on service and sales, not suspicion. Shoppers enjoy a calm, welcoming environment—not one where employees appear to be watching their every move.

Upgrade Your Security with Tagmax

Whether you need a brand-new system or an upgrade to outdated equipment, Tagmax can help. With more than 20 years in the industry and access to the latest retail security technology, we design and install systems suitable for every type of store. From small independent boutiques to major national retailers.

Now is the ideal time to improve your store’s security and protect your profits.

Contact Tagmax to learn more.

If you would like to discuss why a brand-new EAS system would be of benefit to your business, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our team today. You can call us on 0800 044 3160 or alternatively, you can send an e-mail to us at sales@tagmax.co.uk