Masterpost of store layouts and some ways that they use them to prevent shoplifting
A bunch of shit I learned in my marketing class :)
(Disclaimer: these do not account for cameras and wandering SAs so keep an eye out still!!)
-used in stores like walmart (not expensive but not a wholesale/liquidation store)
-cashier can’t see you if you’re behind a shelf
-used for a more open traffic flow, which makes it a little harder to watch for other customers but not too hard
-cashier can see most areas (not all, some are blocked still)
-the back is the best place to conceal
Angular or circular floor plan:
-high end/specialty stores (Pandora for example is like this I think)
-a little harder to conceal than diagonal floor plan but not bad if you know what you’re doing
-cashiers can usually see around the round bends if the stands are tall but obviously can’t see everywhere
-if they’re lower stands (like jewelry stands) it’s harder to conceal, try floor or scarf concealment
(Ex. My hottopic is like this)
-usually a mess, harder for cashiers to see around all the twists and bends
-usually have good blind spots from cameras
-as the name says, it’s mixed
-a little harder to find blind spots but not too bad
-use tips from other layouts
Boutique/round floor plan
(I couldn’t find a photo online so I drew it on picsart)
-these are used for high end shoe stores, jewelery etc
-Things displayed on the wall
-cashier can see everything
(There’s a couple more but idk alot about them/I haven’t been into a store with them so i don’t know how it works)
–Things stores use to prevent lifting, using their layouts or SAs–
(These aren’t all obviously but I haven’t seen many of these on tumblr)
They greet you on your way in the store, it’s supposed to syke you out and make you think they know you’re there
(They usually forget you as long as you’re not sus, especially in big stores like walmart )
Placing checkouts where people have to pass it to leave. This deters lifting because lifters think it’s sus to just walk past the cashier and out of the store. However that’s not usually the case. They honestly don’t care
They keep shelves and displays waist/stomach height so they can see possible lifters overtop and it makes it harder to conceal
These are placed in the front of the store, the washrooms or high up (while you look for cams) these are meant to deter a lifter but sometimes there aren’t even cameras or anything to catch you lifting.
(Like burglars are less likely to break into a house/car with a safety system sign)
That all I have at the moment! Any questions about what’s written or anything else , just message me!
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