Chirp Zone
Portable Security for Pop-Ups, Events and High-Value Retail Displays
For retailers, event organisers and pop-up shops, protecting high-value stock in temporary or open retail environments can be a major challenge. Traditional floor-mounted EAS antennas are often impractical, while locking products in cabinets or using tether systems can limit customer interaction and negatively impact sales.
That’s where the Chirp Zone system offers a smarter approach to temporary retail security.
Chirp Zone is a portable EAS security solution designed to protect products within a defined area rather than at fixed exits. It can be deployed in minutes, making it ideal for pop-up shops, exhibitions, trade shows, outdoor events and high-value display zones where traditional security systems simply don’t work.
What Is Chirp Zone and How Does It Work?
At the heart of the Chirp Zone system is a compact, plug-and-play hub.
Each hub creates an invisible “safe zone” with a radius of up to 8 metres, which can be adjusted to suit different retail spaces. For larger environments, multiple hubs can be connected together to extend coverage across wider areas.
Once installed, digital Chirp Protect security tags are applied to high-value products. These tags communicate wirelessly via radio frequency with the hub at all times.
If a tagged product is removed from the safe zone, the alarm immediately activates directly from the tag itself and continues sounding until it is returned or digitally deactivated.
This ensures products remain fully accessible for customers to browse, handle and inspect - while remaining securely protected.
Because the system only requires a standard mains power supply and no structural installation, Chirp Zone is the only truly portable retail security system available today.
Enhancing Customer Experience Without Compromising Security
One of the biggest advantages of Chirp Zone is its ability to protect products without restricting customer interaction.
In temporary retail environments, security measures often mean placing valuable items behind glass cabinets or tethering them to fixed displays. While effective at reducing theft, these approaches can significantly reduce customer engagement and impulse purchases.
Chirp Zone allows products to remain fully on open display within the protected zone, encouraging hands-on interaction while maintaining strong loss prevention.
This makes it particularly effective for:
- Pop-up shops and seasonal retail units
- Trade shows and exhibitions
- Country fairs and outdoor events
- Product demonstration zones
- Premium or high-value displays
Retailers benefit from increased engagement, stronger sales performance and reduced shrink.
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Real-World Success: Stewarts Garden Centre at the New Forest Show
Stewarts Garden Centre recently used the Chirp Zone system at the New Forest Show to protect high-value Yeti tumblers.
In previous years, theft had been a persistent problem at the event, with busy crowds providing cover for opportunistic and organised theft.
By deploying Chirp Zone, Stewarts created a secure display area where customers could freely pick up, inspect and handle the products within the safe zone.
The result was a significantly improved customer experience — and a dramatic reduction in theft.
This hands-on retail approach increased sales opportunities while maintaining full security, demonstrating why Chirp Zone is an ideal solution for exhibition security and temporary retail environments.
Advanced Anti-Tamper Technology for Modern Theft Methods
Chirp Zone goes far beyond traditional EAS systems when it comes to tamper resistance.
Because the Hub and digital tags remain in constant communication, common theft techniques such as foil-lined bags and shielding methods are ineffective.
If the radio frequency connection between the tag and Hub is disrupted in any way, the alarm instantly activates.
In addition, Chirp Protect’s digital tags cannot be bypassed using magnets or conventional tools, unlike many legacy magnetic security tags.
This ensures protection against both opportunistic theft and more sophisticated organised retail crime.
Seamless Integration With CCTV and Staff Alert Systems
Chirp Zone also integrates easily with third-party retail technology systems.
Through connectivity options such as the ITS Box, the system can link directly to:
- CCTV systems for timestamped theft footage
- Staff headsets for instant real-time alerts
- Retail monitoring and reporting platforms
This allows staff to respond quickly to theft attempts as they happen and provides valuable evidence for reporting incidents.
For busy retail environments, this real-time awareness dramatically improves loss prevention effectiveness.
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Why Choose Chirp Zone for Temporary Retail Security?
Retailers and event organisers choose Chirp Zone because it offers:
- Fully portable EAS security
- Zone-based protection instead of fixed exits
- Advanced tamper-resistant digital tags
- Fast self-installation in minutes
- Open displays that encourage customer engagement
- Integration with CCTV and staff alert systems
The result is a powerful retail theft prevention solution that works wherever it’s needed.
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The Ideal Portable Security Solution for Modern Retail
Chirp Zone is increasingly being adopted across a wide range of retail scenarios where fixed security systems are impractical.
These include:
- Temporary pop-up retail spaces
- Department store concessions
- Open-fronted shops in shopping centres and airports
- Exhibition stands and product showcases
- Promotional events and roadshows
Wherever high-value merchandise needs protection without permanent installation, Chirp Zone delivers unmatched flexibility.
