06 NOVEMBER 2025
Knowing how to secure high value retail during the festive season is essential. Increased footfall, late trading and high stock levels all create risks for luxury and high-value stores.
At Warrior Doors, we design and manufacture high-security stainless-steel doors that protect retail spaces while maintaining a premium customer experience.
Ram-raids and smash-and-grab attempts typically target glazed areas and front doors.
✅ Upgrade to stainless-steel framed doors or fully glazed interlocks if your current setup shows wear or flex.
✅ Our glazed systems maintain visibility while resisting forced entry.
Schedule pre-Christmas maintenance checks on locks, closers and access control to ensure smooth operation.
Before peak trading starts:
✔ Ensure all cameras and lighting are working
✔ Cover entrances, display counters, and safes
✔ Eliminate blind spots
Well-lit and properly monitored areas deter offenders and reassure customers.
Crowds create distractions — which criminals can exploit.
👥 Train your team to:
Include security reminders in all festive team briefings.
The increase in deliveries and stock movements can expose secure areas.
📦 Best practices include:
Logging all parcels and supplier visits
Restricting back-of-house access
More customers = less visibility.
Increase staff presence near high-value displays during peak hours.
For flagship or late-night trading, temporary licensed security guards can assist with entry control and crowd management.
“Understanding how to secure high value retail environments goes beyond alarms — it starts with strong physical protection and trained staff awareness.”
Shops close to roads or parking areas face added risk from ramming attacks.
🛡️ Install Vehicle Mitigation Technology (e.g., bollards or reinforced planters).
Our stainless-steel shopfront doors integrate with these systems for complete protection.
Taking proactive steps now — upgrading entrances, checking systems and preparing staff — will protect your team, stock and brand reputation.
Warrior Doors’ British-made, stainless-steel security doors deliver strength, longevity and a professional finish that supports both safety and style.
When choosing security doors for high-value retail environments, the material makes a major difference to performance, appearance, and whole-life value.
| Feature | Aluminium | Mild Steel | Stainless Steel (Warrior Doors) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Security Strength | Prone to deformation under attack | Stronger but can weaken at joints | Exceptional resistance to forced entry and ram-raids |
| Corrosion Resistance | Coated but corrodes over time | Rusts quickly without heavy maintenance | Naturally corrosion-resistant (304/316 grades) |
| Maintenance | Frequent surface checks and repainting | Needs repainting and rust protection | Low maintenance; no coating required |
| Aesthetic Longevity | Can dull and scratch easily | Paint can chip and fade | Retains polished finish for decades |
| Whole-Life Cost | Low initial cost, high upkeep | Moderate cost, high upkeep | Higher initial cost, lower long-term cost |
| Sustainability | Limited recyclability | Energy-intensive to recycle | 100% recyclable; long life = reduced carbon impact |
Summary: While aluminium and mild steel may appear cheaper upfront, their maintenance costs and limited durability quickly outweigh savings. Stainless steel provides unmatched security, corrosion resistance, and longevity — the smarter investment for high-value retail security.
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