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Introduction

Retail theft, employee fraud, and customer disputes cost businesses significant revenue each year. A well-designed CCTV system not only deters crime but also provides evidence for investigations and insights into store operations.

Key Camera Positions

Prioritise coverage at the point-of-sale (POS), entrance/exit, stock room, and high-value display areas. Ceiling-mounted dome cameras offer 360° visibility across aisles, while dedicated cameras at registers capture transaction-level detail.

Recommended Camera Types

Use 4 MP dome cameras for general store coverage, a varifocal bullet or turret at the entrance for face capture, and a compact fixed camera above each register. AcuSense models reduce false alerts from shopping carts and mannequins.

Storage and Retention

Most retail operations need 15–30 days of continuous recording. An 8-channel NVR with a 4 TB HDD comfortably covers a medium-sized store running 4–6 cameras at 4 MP with H.265+ compression.

Remote Monitoring

Store owners can check live feeds and review incidents remotely via the Hik-Connect mobile app. Multi-site retailers can connect all branches to HikCentral for centralised management and reporting.

FastEgy Recommendation

Our retail bundle includes 4 MP AcuSense dome cameras, an 8-channel PoE NVR, and professional installation with cable concealment. Contact FastEgy for a free store survey and quotation.