Proving Shoplifting Reduction Through Results: Earth Eyes Launches 'Performance-Based Plan' with Zero Initial AI Costs

Launch of 'Performance-Based Plan' with Zero Initial AI Costs

Earth Eyes Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Saburo Yamauchi; hereinafter 'Earth Eyes'), a provider of AI security and disaster prevention systems, has launched a 'performance-based plan' to support shoplifting reduction in retail stores with zero initial implementation costs.

This plan is a performance-linked model that allows retail stores to install the shoplifting prevention system 'AI Guardman® the server' with no upfront costs. Stores operate the system in their actual retail space for approximately 6 months, aiming for their next inventory turnover, and verify the effect by comparing it with loss figures from the same period the previous year.

Only when a certain level of loss reduction is confirmed, the client will pay for the implementation and operational costs—including AIBOX equipment and configuration fees—plus a success fee equivalent to 50% of the reduced amount in the 7th month.

Conversely, if a certain level of loss reduction is not achieved, the store will not transition to full-scale operation, and no implementation costs or success fees will be charged. In this case, service provision will generally be terminated.

This allows stores to verify the effectiveness of AI shoplifting prevention in their actual locations without bearing significant upfront costs. By confirming actual reduction effects before committing to full-scale introduction, stores can consider adoption based on a 'peace of mind first, pay later' approach.

Background of Development

In the retail industry, shoplifting is one of the major issues putting pressure on store profits. According to the National Police Agency, the number of known shoplifting cases in Japan in 2025 reached 105,135, an increase of 7.0% from the previous year. By location, commercial facilities accounted for 56,652 cases, convenience stores for 22,929, and drugstores for 16,123, highlighting the growing importance of shoplifting prevention at retail sites.

However, while many stores recognize the need for shoplifting prevention, they often hesitate to take full-scale measures due to cost burdens, operational loads, and labor shortages. The performance-based plan launched this time aims to enable these stores to utilize AI-driven shoplifting prevention while minimizing initial burdens.

Targeted Service

AI Guardman® the server 'AI Guardman® the server' is a shoplifting prevention system that analyzes in-store video and provides real-time notifications when it detects signs of suspicious behavior. It supports shoplifting prevention by leading to confirmation and proactive engagement by on-site staff. It has a track record of approximately 3,000 units sold.

Contents Provided During Implementation

For the approximate 6 months until effect verification, the following are provided on a free rental basis: - AIBOX (AI Guardman® the server) - On-site survey - Shoplifting prevention seminar - Daily/Weekly/Monthly operational reports - Post-installation consultation support