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Get a Grip On Bottle Security!

November 12, 2012 by Staff Editor

While looking over some of the various solutions in liquor bottle security, I came across a rather interesting find. Alpha Security, one of the larger companies who make bottle locks, has what is called the Alpha Steel Grip.

This particular liquor bottle lock is a little different than some of Alpha Security’s other types of liquor bottle locks, like the EASy Bottle liquor Bottle Lock. Instead of being a cap that slides over the mouth of a bottle, this is more of a ring that is secured around the bottle’s neck.

The Alpha Steel Grip is just that. It is a steel band that has a hard tag inside of it which will set off an alarm if anyone tries to steal the bottle. It is definitely better than any sort of cheap import or knock off that you could come across. The grips come in two rather accommodating sizes; Small and Extra Large.

I think one of the things I like best is that it would be more versatile than some of the bottle caps because it could potentially be used for champagne bottles as well as wine and liquor.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle liquor bottle locks by Alpha Security and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system.

For more information on Alpha Security, Liquor Bottle Lock, Liquor Bottle locks, Liquor Bottle Security, EASy Bottle or Liquor Bottle Security and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

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A Social Media Background is Important!

November 12, 2012 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

One of the issues I like to hit hard in my loss prevention seminars, loss prevention workshop and our pre-employment interviewing seminar is how important the pre-employment process is in the prevention of employee theft and loss.

In a study published in the July/August 2012 issue of Inc. Magazine, 34% of employers have rejected a job candidate because of the person’s social-media activity. The study listed the top four reasons that those candidates were not hired:

They posted inappropriate photos or information.
There was evidence of drinking or drug use.
They had poor communication skills.
They bad mouthed a previous employer.

As employers we must use every means legally available to obtain information on a job candidate’s suitability for our company. Some may see this as an “invasion of their privacy” or a violation or their “rights”. Nothing is further from the truth. If someone puts information about themselves or their conduct out in the public domain, it is fair for an employer to use that information in our decisions. This is no different than a candidate’s criminal, civil, credit or education information.

A thorough look into the candidate’s background can save you from disappointment after they are hired. Don’t be afraid to use every source at your disposal.

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Prevent Problems and Profit More

November 12, 2012 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

According to a National Retail Security survey conducted for 2010, retail loss cost U.S. businesses over $33.5 Billion.

How can you avoid as much loss as possible? By preventive measures, that’s how. There are several effective tools available to prevent shoplifting. Businesses must plan ahead by setting up preventive measures such as retail anti-theft devices like those available from Alpha Security. Make sure all potential employees, including management, have a full and complete understanding of the effects of a loss to a company; as well as an understanding of the company’s policies and procedures during the hiring process when it comes to your anti-shoplifting initiative. After all, your employees are your hands extended to customers and potential shoplifters when you’re not present.

Employees play a vital role in preventing shoplifting through customer service. More than likely a potential shoplifter’s behavior will change when an employee is extra friendly and paying close attention to them. You want customers to talk about how wonderful your store is but you also want shoplifters to discuss how difficult it is to steal from you too.

Another tool in preventing shoplifting can be found in your store layout plan. How you place fixtures, shelving, and merchandise should not be shoplifter friendly. Take away all opportunities for shoplifting to occur.

It’s no secret that profit must outweigh loss in order for a business to stay afloat.

Albert Einstein once said,” Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them”.

Which one are you? Go with genius because most likely they’re the one sitting on top of a very successful business.

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For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

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Can Anti-Shoplifting Devices scare off customers?

November 12, 2012 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Why is retail security so important to running a successful business? Retail anti-theft devices are often seen as a time consuming hindrance and bad PR instead of a valuable tool. The number one reason is customer satisfaction.

It may seem like customers would be more likely to use the ignorance is bliss mantra when they shop. If there is no apparent sign of retail security, then they should assume they are perfectly safe, right? Not necessarily. If you do not have any visible theft in your store, it could really just be a matter of time before you become a target for shoplifters. Furthermore, this tells your customers that they are probably paying extra to make up for the unprotected merchandise that is walking out the door.

Shoppers want to feel safe when they shop. A relaxed shopper will take their time and walk the aisles seeing what you have to sell. They are more likely to try on several items in a fitting room instead of just one. They are also in a better mood. That makes it easier on you and your staff to increase your ticket average and decrease your customer complaints.

A customer that does not feel safe will not do any of those things. If they even decide to buy anything, it will be quick and to the point. Don’t allow petty criminals to scare off your good business.

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LP Agents can commit theft too

November 12, 2012 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

It isn’t something that we would ever want to admit too or acknowledge openly, but the truth is that there are some Loss Prevention Agents out there guilty of as much internal theft as any other employee. The fact of the matter is we are human beings and as such are prone to the same moral lapses, financial pitfalls, or sociopathic tendencies as anyone else. No human being is perfect, even those who try to put out the image that they are.

Just as with any other form of authority there needs to be a method of checks and balances to ensure that no one can try to take advantage of any opportunities. Of all the tools available to provide these checks and balances the CCTV system is by far the greatest asset. With a well implemented camera system any store can observe the sales floor as well as any offices in the building. Giving employees, no matter their designation or level, as few places to covertly commit employee theft as possible allows for a greater reduction simply through deterrence. However the threat of being seen isn’t enough. LP agents and managers usually know where any and all cameras are currently active in your store which is why measures need to be taken to discreetly place covert units from time to time. Utilizing these prudent tools is vital to guaranteeing that there is little to no chance for ANY of your employees to get away with an internal theft.

For more information on employee theft, employee theft investigation or internal contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia

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Micro and Macro Departments

November 12, 2012 by Staff Editor

In the retail clothing industry, it is not unusual to see product groups split down into micro and macro adjacencies. You might have a men’s department split in to four or five other smaller departments. Even in small specialty stores or boutiques, micros and macros exist.

As a manager or owner, you can spend countless hours trying to get your floors right. Which items should be out front and center? What should be cross-merchandised? How often are displays being reset when a new color palette or the next season’s apparel arrives?

With such a huge workload, it’s unfortunate to have to deal with outside forces, like shoplifters, detracting you from selling your clothes as best you can.

What if there was a way to eliminate, or at least, greatly reduce shoplifters? What would be the price? Now you have a chance to do just that. By purchasing cheap labels and cheap tags, you now have an retail anti-theft device at the ready to maximize your store’s sales.

These labels and tags are a clear sign that you are serious about clothing security. It would be a good bet for shoplifters to just by pass your store and let you get back to the macros and micros that should be the real focus of your time.

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Are you Actively Secure?

November 9, 2012 by Staff Editor

It absolutely amazes me that more retailers are not actively concerned about their liquor bottle security. When I say, “actively concerned” I am really talking about a lack of any visible type of liquor bottle security. It doesn’t just have to be hard liquor, but expensive wines as well.

I was out at my local liquor store this evening. As I walked up and down the aisles, I noticed that this particular retailer had shelves absolutely jam packed with bottles. They had such a variety, it was almost overwhelming. I think I saw wines from every corner of the world.

What I didn’t see however were liquor bottle locks. Not a single bottle had a liquor bottle lock for liquor bottle security. I had to wonder to myself that maybe this retailer was over saturating their inventory with a huge variety of SKUs to attempt to make up for their shrink losses. It would make sense. That wouldn’t be the first time I have stumbled across a store trying desperately to out run their shrink.

I sometimes forget that not everyone knows how much difference a device like a liquor bottle lock can make. Many retailers and small business owners don’t know that there are solutions for preventing inventory losses. It’s just a matter of looking in the right places.

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Add Cheap Labels and Cheap Tags to your Anti-Shoplifting Regime

November 9, 2012 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Retail security involves many different working parts with regards to being anti-shoplifting, some of which are different kinds of retail anti-theft devices used to deter theft. Retail anti-theft devices can, and should, be used where necessary. Also they are very inexpensive and easy to use. Cheap labels and cheap tags can be placed on almost anything. There are so many different types of cheap labels and cheap tags made specifically for different types of merchandise. You can have tags that pin to clothing (without damaging them of course) and labels that stick onto boxes.

Cheap labels work well to compliment retail anti-theft devices by providing further visual warning to potential shoplifters. Let’s say a security tag is placed on a piece of clothing but it was placed incorrectly, or the clothing was folded in a way where the tag was not visible. Having a label present will let the shoplifter know that that particular item is protected.

Retail security is essential in maximizing profits. Cheap labels and cheap tags are out there for you to use to scare off and deter those who want to steal from you. By having an anti-shoplifting mindset coupled with great customer service, your store will be a money maker, not a money breaker.

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You Are Not Immune to Clothing Theft

November 9, 2012 by Staff Editor

Retailers across the world all have one thing in common, theft. No one is immune to it. Clothing stores all have shoplifters. Clothing stores all have employee theft. It doesn’t matter if you are a high-end retailer, or middle market, or even a discount dollar store. Each and every one has at some point suffered a shrink loss due to deliberate theft.

So what do you do? You can’t lock everything away! While that thought has crossed most loss prevention and store managers at some point, it just really isn’t a feasible form of clothing security.

What is a more realistic approach is the use of anti theft devices like cheap labels and cheap tags. These are affordable deterrents to stop shoplifters dead in their tracks. It also makes it much harder for an associate to steal. While associates may have more access to detachers and deactivator pads, they still run the risk of someone seeing them. Even worse is an associate who sets an alarm off as they exit the building. Trust me when I say every suspicious eye in the building is on them!

Tags and labels are an easy solution to your clothing security needs.

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Price Conscious Retail Security

November 7, 2012 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Retail anti-theft devices come in many forms. Among those variations are spider wraps, coat cables, hard tags, RF labels, shark tags, ink tags, keeper cases, the list goes on. Many retail anti-theft devices can become expensive, especially for smaller retailers and it may be difficult to get started with a large amount of overhead when you are just starting to use retail anti-shoplifting devices.

The most vital and inexpensive way to secure your merchandise is with cheap labels and cheap tags. EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) labels can be applied to almost any hard lines item, while EAS tags can be applied to almost every soft lines item. These two retail anti-shoplifting devices can be a great tool in retail security at almost any level of retailer and are very inexpensive and easy to use. They can be applied to any type of merchandise regardless of its shape or size and will not damage the product. EAS tags and labels are great deterrents to potential shoplifters, and can be a great way to alert you to potential theft activity in your store. If you are looking to just get started with retail security, or if you have been using retail anti-theft devices for years, cheap labels and cheap tags are where it’s at in retail security.

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