The Italian fashion retailer Calzedonia Group has selected Nedap as solution
provider for security solutions including electronic article surveillance (EAS)
systems, video surveillance and intrusion detection systems. The multi-year
contract encompasses the supply and installation of RF EAS hardware and
consumables for loss prevention purposes. The first step entails the roll-out of
EAS systems to about 50 Tezenis and Intimissimi stores. Worldwide, Calzedonia
has around 4,000 stores across 40 countries and the first installations were
already completed in the last quarter of 2015.
Shrink reduction & future-readiness
After extensive field-testing of different EAS suppliers, Calzedonia selected
Nedap's EAS solution because of its reliable detection performance, easy
connectivity and the future-proof RFID upgrade path, which makes it possible to
upgrade to RFID technology in the future without the need for major additional
hardware investments. All connected systems deliver real-time insights into the
system and store performance for monitoring and benchmarking.
"As a fast growing company, we were looking for a global partner that is capable
of offering the same high quality and service levels around the world," said
Calzedonia's Global Risk, Security & Compliance Manager who oversaw the
roll-out. "We were
impressed by Nedap's pro-active approach to lower the losses in our test stores
and we are confident that the EAS roll-out to all our locations will deliver a
significant impact on our profitability."
Global partnership
With stores located throughout Europe, Asia
and South America, the retailer recently announced plans for expansion into the
United States. "We are proud to have been selected by Calzedonia and are looking forward to
supporting the Calzedonia brands with their global expansion plans by giving the
merchandise the most effective and customer-friendly protection," said Rob Schuurman, Managing Director at Nedap
Retail. "Our focus for 2016 is on efficient and speedy implementation through
our global partner network."
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