SECURITY SOLUTIONS FOR THE RETAIL SECTOR

Keeping Your Business, Employees, and Profits Safe

Evolution offers security solutions and services that work together to keep retail spaces safe without ruining the customer experience.

For 30 years, Evolution has been working with retailers in the UK and Europe to come up with security solutions that keep losses to a minimum while still making operations run smoothly. Our end-to-end approach makes sure that your stores stay hospitable to customers while also giving them strong protection against the new problems that the retail industry is facing today.

Why Evolution Is the Choice of Top Retailers

Evolution knows what retail security needs that are different from other types of security. Our skilled team has successfully set up retail stores, from small shops to big worldwide chains. We offer solutions that:

  • Keep customers coming in while lowering shrinkage

  • Ensure the safety of your staff

  • Work with systems that are already in place

  • Give a meaningful return on investment

  • Help meet compliance needs

  • Complete Security Solutions

Our comprehensive strategy uses the latest technologies and our experience of how retail works:

  • CCTV systems using behavioural analytics that are more advanced

  • Access control for staff areas and high-value zones

  • Integration with Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS)

  • Alarm systems with panic features for staff safety

  • The ability to monitor and report in real time

  • Made to fit your needs

Every store has its own set of problems. Whether you own high street retailers, shopping centres, or retail parks, Evolution's Risk & Design team does rigorous evaluations to create solutions that meet your demands.

Getting Measurable Results

Evolution made a real difference in collaboration with a national fashion retailer. We put in place an integrated security solution throughout their estate after worries about rising shrinkage rates and staff safety.

The comprehensive solution delivered:

  • CCTV that uses IP and smart analytics

  • Integrated access control system

  • Staff panic alarms

  • Centralised monitoring features

  • Full training and ongoing support

“Evolution's detailed approach helped us change the way we prevent loss. Their team understood what we needed to do and came up with a solution that helped us cut our shrinkage by 40% and boost staff confidence. The expert installation process did not affect business at all.”

Loss Prevention Manager for a UK fashion CHAIN

Our Services for Retail Security

Assessing Risk

The Evolution team does thorough security evaluations, finds weaknesses, and suggests the best ways to fix them. We make complete security plans that fit with your business goals and the rules you have to follow



Putting systems together

Our technical expertise means we can easily connect security systems to the current retail infrastructure, such as:

  • Integration of EPoS for keeping an eye on transactions

  • Connecting the building management system

  • Platforms for customer analytics

  • Systems for managing stocks

Professional Installation

Evolution's highly qualified engineers make sure that your trading operations are affected as little as possible. We can work around your needs, including installation overnight and on the weekends to keep your business running smoothly.

Service and Upkeep

Our network of service engineers make sure your security systems are always working at their best. Regular maintenance and quick response times keep your investment safe and keep security working well.

Meeting the Requirements for Retail Compliance

Evolution helps stores deal with complicated regulatory issues:

  • PCI DSS compliance for safe payments

  • GDPR rules for protecting data and CCTV

  • Health and Safety regulations

  • Insurance specifications

  • Requirements from the local government

Our documentation and reporting capabilities makes sure you stay fully compliant at all of your sites.

Excellence Owned by Employees

Since 2022, Evolution has been an employee-owned trust. Our clients' success is intimately tied to our own. Our 260+ employee-owners are dedicated to providing great service and building long-term partnerships with retail clients.

This type of ownership structure makes sure that:

  • Consistent high-quality service

  • Focus on long-term relationships

  • Coming up with new solutions

  • Pricing structures that are competitive

  • Quick decision-making

Retail Sector-Specific Solutions

Clothing and Fashion

  • Fitting room monitoring

  • Protection for high-value displays

  • Integration with tag deactivation systems

  • Analytics for customer flow

Food and Groceries

  • Self-checkout monitoring

  • Access to temperature controlled areas

  • Security for the delivery bay

Department Stores

  • Monitoring on multiple levels

  • Escalator and lift integration with security systems

  • Protection of VIP areas

Building Partnerships for Retail Success

Evolution works directly with retail clients to find out what problems they face and how to solve them. Our approach includes:


  • A complete assessment of your security requirements, operational needs, and company goals.

  • Personalised system proposal designed incorporating best-practice recommendations and future-proof technologies.

  • Professional installation with minimal disruption, including including staff training and system commissioning.

  • Regular maintenance, system optimisation, and strategic reviews to ensure long-term effectiveness.

Start Your Security Transformation

Get in touch with Evolution today to discuss how our all-in-one security solutions can help keep your property and people safe: