That Retail Property Guy
Welcome to That Retail Property Guy, the podcast where retail property expert Gary Marshall champions retail tenants and empowers professionals across the industry. With a career spanning decades, a dozen retailers, and millions in recovered losses for leading UK retailers, Gary shares his unparalleled knowledge to help retail tenants protect their rights, navigate leases, and maximise opportunities often overlooked by landlords, estates and accounts teams.
This podcast is your go-to resource for unlocking the mysteries of retail property. Whether you're an experienced professional, a mid-sized chain, or someone just starting in the industry, Gary’s insights will help you build confidence, avoid pitfalls, and thrive in this complex field.
Through practical advice, real-world examples, and interviews with industry leaders, That Retail Property Guy is dedicated to fostering development and knowledge-sharing for the next generation of retail property experts.
Listen weekly and discover how small insights can lead to big wins for retail tenants everywhere. Start your journey to retail property mastery today!
That Retail Property Guy
Retail Security Challenges: From Shoplifting to Building Theft
The Impact of Theft and Vandalism on Retail Buildings and Security Measures
This episode explores the multifaceted issue of theft in retail environments, beyond common shoplifting concerns. The discussion covers the various types of theft involving building materials and expensive equipment, such as solar panels and EV charger units. Organised criminal activities, seasonal variations and advancements in theft tools are highlighted. Host Gary Marshall also addresses the responsibilities of retailers and landlords in managing security, the complex lease agreements regarding repairs and the broader impacts on staff and operations. Various security measures and their effectiveness, including physical presence and surveillance systems, are examined in the context of preventing and mitigating theft-related losses.
00:00 Introduction to Retail Property Insights
00:19 Theft in Retail: A Persistent Problem
00:38 Unusual Targets: Building Materials and Equipment
02:22 Seasonal and Specialised Thefts
05:01 Creative and Audacious Theft Attempts
06:05 Security Measures and Challenges
07:44 Tenant and Landlord Responsibilities
14:04 Antisocial Behavior and Its Impact
12:54 Daylight Robbery
15:39 The Cost of Security
17:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Related episodes:
Sharing Common Space and Facilities - a Land Grab for EV Chargers and Storage Containers
Bailiffs, Billboards, Breaking and Entering: Five Cautionary Tales of Landlord Encounters
Maintenance, Repairs and Dilapidations in Retail Leases
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