Riot Glass Featured in Loss Prevention Magazine

In a recent feature by Loss Prevention Magazine, Riot Glass took center stage in an article discussing the rising concern of looting and smash-and-grab burglaries in the retail industry. 

The article highlights the unprecedented challenges retailers have faced in recent years and the innovative solutions that companies like Riot Glass are providing to combat these threats.

The Growing Threat of Looting and Smash-and-Grab Incidents

Brad Campbell, president and founder of Riot Glass, has noted a significant increase in looting and smash-and-grab incidents in recent years, with feedback from clients indicating that such events have surpassed previous records and continue to escalate, showing no sign of slowing down. 

The impact of these criminal activities can result in severe consequences for retailers, including storefront damage, inventory loss, negative effects on employees, and a weakened brand reputation. 

They can also overwhelm traditional glass vendors, stretching their services thin after incidents of storefront damage and making it difficult for retailers to quickly restore their businesses’ appearance and operations.

Because of this, the demand for Riot Glass solutions has grown exponentially over the last few years, as retailers are increasingly seeking out more effective measures to protect their storefronts and assets from these brazen crimes.

The 2020 Catalyst

The year 2020 marked a pivotal moment for retail security. The convergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, a contentious presidential election, and heightened racial tensions led to widespread protests and looting. 

In the article, Loss Prevention recounts how the tragic death of George Floyd ignited a wave of civil unrest that unfortunately resulted in mass looting across the nation, causing billions of dollars in damages and creating a new sense of urgency for effective retail security solutions. 

Throughout these tumultuous years, Riot Glass has remained a key ally in the fight against looting and smash-and-grab theft, providing a critical line of defense for retailers with our retrofit security glazing solutions.

Building a Strong Defense

It has become clear that traditional retail security measures are no longer enough, and the importance of taking proactive measures to protect retail establishments against rioting, looting, and other forms of theft cannot be overstated. 

To do so, retailers should work with experienced, reputable security glass vendors and contractors and prioritize the latest security glazing technology over less effective cost-saving alternatives.

Riot Glass is one of the companies that has been most instrumental in helping retailers reinforce their defenses, helping them prepare for potential civil unrest, particularly with certain upcoming events that could spark further incidents of rioting and looting.
To read the full article and learn more about how Riot Glass is helping retailers navigate these challenging times, check out the full feature on Loss Prevention Magazine's website.