One Stop convenience store in Salford announces in-store radio and anti-theft tie up with Retail AI

A One Stop convenience store in Salford is tapping Retail AI technology for an initiative involving in-store radio and retail crime.

In a LinkedIn post, Priyesh Vekaria, Managing Director at P & S Vekaria, said: “Independent retailers have long been the backbone of our high streets, yet we continue to face increasing challenges. From rising retail crime to the strain of poorly thought through legislation, it often feels as though those at the frontline are left to find solutions themselves.”

He added: “At One Stop Carlton Convenience, we believe in leading from the front. That is why we are proud to announce our partnership with Retail AI, demonstrating how independent retailers are embracing innovation to protect staff, safeguard communities and deliver better experiences for customers.”

It is now operating its own bespoke in-store radio station. “This allows us to entertain, inform and engage our customers with music, promotions and services, all while sharing updates on the community initiatives we support. Research shows this technology can increase sales by up to 9%, and it gives us the ability to reinvest even more back into the communities we are proud to serve,” Vekaria said.

Retail AI’s Module 10 Anti Theft, meanwhile, is pitched as the world’s first autonomous AI system that intervenes in real-time. It detects suspicious behaviour, fades store audio, issues a preventative audio alert and records the incident.

No staff intervention is required, protecting colleagues while deterring offenders. Every incident is time stamped and can be shared with police in just three clicks. “Retailers using this system report that offenders do not return. They simply move on to less protected stores,” Vekaria commented.

“This is more than technology. While government continues to overlook the daily realities of retail, independent retailers are proving that we are not standing still. We are investing in solutions that protect people, strengthen communities and ensure our high streets remain places where customers can shop safely and confidently.”

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