Reflecting on Our Glee Win: Formbar’s Intelligent Lockable Cabinet Takes Home the Retail Services Award

Reflecting on Glee 2025, we’re still buzzing from the moment our Secure Fixtures Intelligent Lockable Cabinet was named the winner of the Retail Services & Experiences Award. Glee’s New Product Awards celebrate innovation and forward-thinking design across the garden and retail sectors, so to be recognised among so many creative businesses feels pretty special.

Raising the Bar for Retail Security

Our winning product, the Secure Fixtures Intelligent Lockable Cabinet was designed to tackle one of retail’s most persistent challenges: protecting high-value stock without creating barriers for customers.

These intelligent cabinets retrofit easily onto existing shelving or fridge doors, so retailers can integrate them without needing an overhaul. Behind the sleek glass fronts lies smart software that can:

•Control time-delay door access

•Send staff alerts

•Provide real-time monitoring

It’s simple, adaptable, and incredibly effective - cutting theft and loss by up to 65%, while saving staff time and creating a more seamless shopping experience.

“Winning this award means so much to our team,” says Hannah Lewis, Managing Director at Formbar.

“We’re passionate about developing intelligent retail solutions that make life easier for store teams and safer for stock, without compromising how customers browse or buy. This cabinet is proof that you can protect your products and still provide a great experience.”

Designed for Real Retail Life

Every cabinet is bespoke, made here in the UK to fit the space, products, and application of each customer. Whether it’s garden centres, supermarkets, or convenience stores, these lockable cabinets offer a perfect balance between security, visibility, and accessibility.

As they look good too, with impact-resistant glass and clean design lines, they don’t interrupt the visual flow of the shop floor. It’s intelligent retailing, quite literally.

Why the Glee Recognition Matters

Winning at Glee didn’t just put a trophy on our shelf; it confirmed what we’ve known for a while - that innovation in retail isn’t only about what’s new, but what works.

Glee’s expert judges recognised that this product combines practical impact, technological intelligence, and adaptability - the very qualities that drive retail forward. For us, the award has opened new conversations with forward-thinking retailers who want to reduce shrinkage and improve customer experience.

Continuing the Momentum

Looking ahead, we’re building on this success exploring how our intelligent cabinet technology can integrate with wider retail systems and expand its use across sectors.

If you’re a retailer or garden centre looking to improve your customer experience while tackling stock loss, our team would love to talk to you.