Costcutter Store in Chirp trial

Retailer in Chirp trial

Retailer Sue Nithyanandan is embarking on a trial with product-tagging company Chirp Protect to stamp out theft in her Costcutter Epsom store in Surrey.

Installed last month, the system includes a sensor at the entrance, tags on products and a 'deactivator' at the counter.

Unlike similar systems found in supermarkets, it does not require security barriers on each side of the entrance.

The Fed member told RN: "We've put 40-50 tags on our high-value items that are commonly targeted - meats and cheeses. It deters thieves before it becomes a problem and it's more subtle than other systems. We're a community store, and we want to be welcoming, while keeping stock and staff safe."