GAIL's Bakery teams with Verkada to boost security and operations across its UK locations

GAIL’s Bakery has partnered with Verkada, a specialist in cloud-based physical security, to streamline its security and operational processes across its more than 170 locations.

Led by Brett Parker, Property Director at GAIL’s Bakery, the business has deployed Verkada video security cameras, access control, and air quality sensors to enable remote management of its retail storefronts and bakeries, which not only protect critical assets and reduces security investigation times, but also improves employee safety and boosts operational efficiency and quality control.

"Verkada has been a game-changer for us," Parker says. "The ability to remotely monitor our bakeries, track food preparation, and investigate incidents has delivered tangible benefits."

Ardon Anderson, Vice President of EMEA at Verkada, comments: "We’re excited to support GAIL’s Bakery with a security solution that not only protects their people and assets but also makes day-to-day operations smoother. This partnership shows how a unified, cloud-based platform can make a difference, especially for businesses with multiple locations that need a simple, scalable way to stay safe and secure."

GAIL’s Bakery plans to continue expanding the system as it grows. “The time and money we’ve saved with Verkada has made it an investment we wish we had made sooner,” Parker adds.

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Retail security will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards. which will open for entries in April, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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