Point of Sale loss prevention specialist Harrison Retail takes wraps off new showroom in Evesham, UK

UK-based Harrison Retail has unveiled a new showroom located in Evesham, exhibiting 15 bespoke PoS loss prevention solutions. 

Last week, the company marked the opening of its showroom with an inaugural retail loss prevention event, bringing together key stakeholders from across the retail sector and talks from industry experts: Simon Singleton, Former COO of H&B and Pepco Group UK, Simon Hedaux, CO-Founder of Rethink Retail and Adrian Beck, Professor at the University of Leicester for the ECR Retail Loss Group. 

Guests were invited to tour a fully operational supermarket replica, showcasing a selection of bespoke PoS loss prevention solutions in-situ, designed to minimise the volume of products that can be removed from shelving without compromising customer shopping experience.

The showroom also features a multi-functional space equipped to accommodate up to 50 guests for the likes of presentations, events, and workshops. 

Daryl Bedford, Manager Director of Harrison Retail, says: “While retailers’ efforts to combat shoplifting through defensive merchandising are well intentioned, we are seeing them trigger unintended consequences as a result of compromised shelf appeal, replenishment rates and customer selection, ultimately limiting business success.”

“This is why we created our PoS loss prevention solutions, which are equally as effective in deterring criminal activity. However, they preserve the integrity of store layouts and access to products, keeping customers at heart. We strive to secure retail spaces with our innovative fixtures designed to limit accessibility to high value merchandise and reduce the volume of products stolen from displays, combatting stock shrinkage.”

“We’re thrilled to open our showroom to prospecting and existing customers who can explore our product offering in a realistic retail setting from which we can collaborate to craft a customised solution tailored to each retailer’s targets.” 

2024 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Loss prevention was a key focus area for the sixth edition of the RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, sponsored by Vista Technology Support, Scala, CADS, 3D Cloud, Brightpearl by Sage’s Lightning 50, Business France, and Retail Technology Show 2025, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended last week’s gathering.