Smartphones, tablets and smartwatches on display are among the most stolen items in any store. GRiPZO helps you keep them where they belong. Our mechanical security mounts lock mobile devices on your display, while your staff can release them in seconds with a key. No electronics, no alarms and no cables.
What retail shrinkage costs you
Shrinkage is the gap between the stock you should have and the stock you actually have. According to the National Retail Federation (National Retail Security Survey 2023), US retailers lost an estimated $112.1 billion to shrink in 2022. In that same survey, retailers attributed about 36% of shrink to external theft and about 29% to internal theft. These are US figures from 2022, so treat them as an indication of scale rather than a current number.
For a store that sells mobile devices, the impact is direct. One stolen demo phone or tablet can cost more than a day of accessory sales. On top of that, your team loses time on incident reports, replacing devices and setting up displays again.
Why demo devices are such an easy target
Customers want to hold a phone, feel its weight and try the camera before they buy. That is exactly why you put devices on open display. But an open display also gives a thief a few seconds to grab a device and walk out.
Many stores rely on cables and alarm systems. These signal a theft once it is already happening. Cables can be cut, sensors need power and false alarms frustrate both staff and customers. For devices that are handled all day, you want protection that makes a theft attempt harder from the start.
How mechanical display security helps
A GRiPZO mount holds the device with adjustable steel grips and a mechanical lock. Customers can use the device while it stays on the display, and staff release it with the key. Getting a device out of the mount without the key takes time, force and attention, which makes a quick grab-and-run a lot less attractive.
Because the system is 100% mechanical, there is nothing to charge, update or reset. That keeps it reliable on a busy shop floor. And because the grips are adjustable, the same mount fits most modern phones, so you do not need new hardware with every new model. You can see the range for smartphones and tablets in our product overview.
Quick release keeps your staff in control
Security should not slow down a sale. With the quick release, your staff can hand a device to a serious buyer and lock it back in seconds. At closing time, removing all devices from the display is just as quick. This way your team spends time on customers instead of on cables and alarms.
Where to start
You do not need to change your entire store at once. Start with the displays that hold your most valuable and most targeted devices, usually the newest smartphones and tablets. Secure those first and see what it does for your losses and for the daily routine of your team.
Want to secure demo phones without getting in the way of the customer experience? See our anti-theft phone holder.
Frequently asked questions
Will mechanical mounts hurt the customer experience?
No. Customers can pick up the device, use the screen and test the features while it stays secured. When a customer wants to take a closer look, your staff can release the device with the key.
Can a mount prevent every theft?
No security solution can promise that. A GRiPZO mount makes stealing a displayed device harder and more time-consuming, which helps reduce the risk of theft on your shop floor.
Does it help against internal theft as well?
It can. Devices are released with a key, which gives you more control over who takes a device off the display and when.
Want to see how GRiPZO fits your store? Take a look at our products or contact us for advice.