Gripzo protects iPhone against theft

Virgin Media in the UK were hammered by theft of smartphones, especially the iPhone Xs and iPhone Xr were hot targets. The traditional display security solution with electronic alarms and retractable cables was simply not good enough anymore. Cut and run being the main MO of the shoplifters, the fact that the alarm goes off after a store theft does not seem to bother the shoplifters. These thefts drove store staff crazy. Recently, Gripzo’s mechanical lock down for smartphones was installed. It was an absolute delight for the staff. Why? After the deployment of the Gripzo smartphone antitheft brackets the shoplifters came into the store but after having felt and seen the sturdy security clamps which were protecting the iPhones and all other live handsets in the store they backed off.. Staff are happy with the use of the Gripzo mechanical anti-theft brackets as fitting in phones is real easy and they have the opportunity to take a phone out and show it to customers via the unique quick release option. Lock down and quick release display security brackets #bestofbothworlds.

Why deploy mechanical security fixtures for smartphones?

Easy: the top brands’ (Apple, Samsung) flagship phones are getting more and more expensive and as a result, they are a hot target for shoplifters. Professional gangs are moving from city to city and from store to store to steal mobile devices. Prevent and delay them by Gripzo’s mechanical security fixtures for smartphones.

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Gripzo protects smartphones

Telco retailer 3 knows what theft can do to margins and what hassle it is for store and staff. In their recently refurbished new stores they deployed Gripzo security brackets to stop shoplifters. At the same time, the security clamps give 3 the flexibility to release the smartphones in seconds for interested shoppers. Authorised staff can quickly release the smartphones with a key, so they can offer the product free from any security device or cables to customers to experience the smartphones.

Win-win situation

3 considers this a win-win situation. Security brackets or security clamps for smartphones are gaining popularity with electronic retailers to stop theft, especially now that mobile phones get more expensive e.g. by the introduction of the iPhone 6s or Samsung Galaxy S6 edge and 6 edge plus. Gripzo is engineered for zero theft.

MTN South Africa remains happy with Gripzo

‘If you can make it there you can make it anywhere’ is a famous lyric by Frank Sinatra. This certainly applies for anti theft solutions in South Africa. Store theft in South Africa is one of the most aggressive of all places where Gripzo is used. As a result, Gripzo made some product enhancements to the Gripzo security brackets, so they would be strong enough to withstand the theft attempts in South Africa. MTN is still very happy with the Gripzo anti-theft smartphone brackets and is rolling them out in more stores.

Vodafone Ireland uses Gripzo in all stores

Vodafone already had an electronic display security system, but phones got stolen more and more often. Gripzo’s dealer in Ireland introduced Vodafone to Gripzo. After running tests in a special test store in Ireland, they immediately saw the valuable contribution Gripzo could make. There has been zero theft to date and Gripzo will be used in all Vodafone stores in Ireland.

Sprint in the United States chooses Gripzo

Sprint is one of the main carriers in the US but suffered heavy losses of expensive smartphones over recent years, like all other carriers in the US. Gripzo’s distributor in the United States introduced our anti-theft brackets to Sprint. Sprint tested them and concluded they were well up to the task.

Ordering Gripzo through internal ordering system

Sprint franchisers and own stores can order them using an internal ordering system. Gripzo is now used nationwide in the United States and this will be continued in 2019.

Claro in Chile chooses Gripzo

Island displays in shopping malls are very sensitive to cut and run theft. Claro was looking for a solution to lock down the smartphones and tablets on display. They did not want to compromise with regard to customer experience: they wanted to continuing offering an experience for the customers to touch and feel the phones.

Best of both worlds with GRiPZO

With Gripzo they got the best of both worlds. Quick release enables a 100% product experience. After initial tests in 2018, Claro decided to use Gripzo for the island presentation in the malls.In 2019 Gripzo is rolled out in all Claro stores!