Kmart trials locking cosmetic products behind security cabinets to combat rising retail theft levels

Kmart Australia has commenced a security trial across flagship retail stores, locking cosmetics behind glass security cabinets in an effort to combat rising levels of retail theft.

The cabinets, seen in Kmart’s Broadway flagship in Sydney and Broadmeadows in Melbourne, allow the stores to display their beauty product range — including budget brands e.l.f., OXX Beauty and BYS Makeup — behind lock and key with a button to push for assistance.

Once pushed, the customer receives an electronic message saying, “we’ll open the cabinet for you shortly.”

The selected cabinet then lights up and automatically unlocks for the customer to access.

A spokesperson for Kmart Australia confirmed the trial is to combat retail theft and maintain store presentation standards.