Retail and shopping centre security infographic showing retail theft losses, violence-related incidents, profit shrink statistics, and integrated security solutions
Organized Theft?
Staff Safety Concerns?
Incidents Going Undocumented?

Protect Your Store, Protect Your Staff.

Canada Security Group provides integrated security programs for retail environments and shopping centres — combining uniformed guards, CCTV, access control, and digital reporting into one structured, accountable program.

Retail security isn’t just about catching shoplifters. It’s about creating an environment where theft is deterred, staff feel safe, and every incident is documented well enough to act on.

What We Cover

The Pain Points We Solve

  • Theft is rising and getting more organized 
  • Staff feel unsafe 
  • Camera coverage has blind spots 
  • Incidents aren’t documented
  • After-hours and weekend coverage is inconsistent
  • Escalation is informal 
  • Multi-location portfolios have inconsistent standards

Why It Matters

  • $9.1B — Lost by Canadian retailers to theft in 2024 — nearly double the $5B lost in 2018 (Retail Council of Canada)
  • 76.2% — Of retailers report increased violence during theft incidents (RCC 2024)
  • 1.5% — Average profit shrink reported by Canadian retailers in 2024 — almost double 2019 levels
  • 121 — Weapons seized in RCC-led retail security operations across Canada in 2024

Why This Works —
The Operating Framework

Retail environments need security that works as a system — not a collection of disconnected vendors.

 

  • Site-specific SOPs aligned to your store layout and operating hours
  • Guards, CCTV, access control, automatic doors, and IT under one accountable program
  • 24/7 supervisory availability
  • Digital incident documentation and loss-prevention-ready archiving
  • Performance checks and centralized reporting for store and portfolio management

Traditional Security
VS. Canada Security Group

Retail and shopping centre security comparison table — traditional vendor vs Canada Security Group integrated security program

Reduce Theft Exposure and Protect Your Staff With an Integrated Retail Security Program