Displaysense Glimpses A Different Cost Of The Economic Climate
Released on: October 12, 2010, 5:46 am
Author: Displaysense
Industry: Retail
Displaysense has revealed that throughout the recession and
continuing into the gradual economic recovery, a rise in crime
targeting retail and fashion retailers has been seen. This is the
conclusion reached by the company after speaking to its customers and
reviewing its sales figures since the recognised start of the downturn
in the winter of 2008.
Displaysense, leading suppliers of clothes hangers and clothes steamers has reportedly seen unexpected and continuing growth in parts of their business
that seem to back up reports from several customers who cite theft of display units
as the motivation behind their purchase.
A 27% rise in demand for individual components for display stands rather than full units could be interpreted in a number of ways to counter the
companies assertion that retail and fashion stores have been targeted for their
displays by thieves.
However, last year, Reuters reported that the global economic crisis might not only
fuel a rise in crime but also seriously hinder police operations to combat the
increase due to sweeping government cut backs. Sociologists indicate that crime has
increased during every recession since the late 1950s - a clear sign that people can
be persuaded to break the law when they’re desperate.
It is directly via their consumers that the Displaysense draws much of its evidence,
and being one of the biggest names in the display industry, the Hertfordshire
company is well placed to make such claims. It reports that it is seeing an increase
in incidents of its customers becoming victims of thieves that appear to be
targeting specific display items. These include stolen wheels from mobile clothes
rails, particular parts of mannequins such as the hands and even shelves from wall displays.
Displaysense director of marketing, Steve Whittle commented: "Whilst break ins and
robberies are always going to affect businesses, the rise in the amount of cases
we’ve encountered, combined with the increase in sales of items associated with
replacement or replenishment of displays has been noticeable over the past couple of
years.
"Thankfully in most cases we have been able to supply these businesses before any
serious loss of income was incurred. Whatever the reasons behind this apparent surge
in crime, recession or otherwise, it helps draw attention to the importance of being
well prepared to deal with the unexpected."
About Displaysense
Displaysense was established in September of 1978 as a manufacturer of quality point
of sale displays. Displaysense has a wealth of experience in design and
manufacturing and has been able to develop an ever growing standard range of more
than 5,000 displays for retail, exhibitions, office and home. The range is now
hugely diverse including literature displays, display cabinets, mannequins, office
displays, exhibition stands, catering supplies and even items for the home.
Displaysense works with a large range of clients including, retailers (multiple and
independent), blue chip corporate clients, cafés, bars, restaurants and night clubs,
shop and office fitters, marketing and promotions companies, designers and
architects, product distributors, exhibition contractors and exhibitors, printers,
councils and NHS trusts, charities, schools and universities and even home
consumers.
For further information please contact:
Steve Whittle
Marketing Director
Displaysense
Rye Street
Bishop's Stortford
Hertfordshire
CM23 2HG
UK
0845 2008139
www.displaysense.co.uk
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