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Retailers look for new Anti shoplifting programs to combat theft

October 20, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Many retailers are taking an aggressive stance in their security programs. Many retailers are putting together anti shoplifting programs that will protect their assets. Retail theft prevention involves more than just hiring loss prevention officers. There are many other things needed to make a program work. Checkpoint security system can provide the proper equipment such as checkpoint security tags. This is a step in a right direction; checkpoint systems are geared toward protecting a stores asset.

In any retail business retail theft prevention must be address and taken seriously for them to work. This was an issue I had to address at one of my assignments I arrived at this one establishment. The location did not have a proper retail theft prevention program in place. Their anti shoplifting program consisted of a few fake cameras and signs stating the store was being watched. I explained that even though an anti shoplifting program is not going to prevent all of the theft, but Checkpoint security system will definitely help address the theft issue. Checkpoint security tags on merchandise will become a deterrent automatically, but when working together with the checkpoint systems will become a more effective system.

After the checkpoint security system was put into operation working together with a checkpoint security tags and a security staff. When they checked their shrink numbers six months later after inventory saw an improvement in all areas. This proved that checkpoint system does work proving that a good security system is a very good investment for any business.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.

For more information on Anti Shoplifting , Checkpoint Security System or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547

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Secure your Alcohol and Your Profits with Bottle Security

October 20, 2011 by Staff Editor

Shoplifting and Internal theft can have significant impact on your business’s bottom line. Most people tend to think of shoplifting and internal theft as a product of the apparel environment. Like the apparel environment grocery, restaurants, and bars are victims of theft. Theft of liquor is a significant factor in the overall loss of these types of companies.

Like any business, the service and grocery industries are beginning to take notice of these losses and are actively pursuing methods to prevent this activating. Once such method that is in common usage, is employing liquor bottle security. In the grocery industry, retailers have begun using bottle locks as a deterrent to shoplifting and to improve bottle security. By employing a bottle lock, the retailer is able to make the theft a much more laborious task. This prevents the opportunist shoplifter from having the chance to steal liquor. This not only increases profit, but also creates a better environment for the honest customer.

The restaurant and bar industries are also subject to the theft of alcohol and bottle security should be a concern. Liquor bottle security is an important deterrent to internal or employee theft in these industries. Bottle locks can reduce the accessibility to your product, which drives a large percentage of your profit. Like the grocery industry, bottle security, more specifically bottle locks reduce the potential for loss. The use of the bottle lock also gives the owner an idea of when and how the liquor bottle security is failing. This can be accomplished when an owner finds removed or tampered bottle locks.

There are many companies that provide this service. One leader in this industry is Alpha Security. Alpha Security provides the consumer with leading bottle locks. Alpha Security’s premium product for bottle security is the EASy Bottle. The EASy Bottle bottle lock allows the retailer to properly display their product and secure its contents from thieves. The EASy Bottle provides the consumer with the peace of mind of security without interfering with product sales.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

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So, what is the best way to prevent shoplifting??

October 20, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

There are many ways to prevent shoplifting. One way is to utilize retail anti theft devices. Another option is to train all associates how to properly engage customers and give that “extra” attention to would-be shoplifters. Yet another option is to hire Loss Prevention Agents to apprehend shoplifters.

The real answer to how to best prevent shoplifting is to employee a strategy that combines all of the above tools. First, retail anti theft devices, such as sensor tags and keeper cases, go a long way to deterring theft. They also make it harder and more obvious when someone is trying to steal this product. That helps gives your store associates and Loss Prevention Agents more time to react.

Secondly, you want knowledgeable and engaging associates. While you don’t want to assume the liability that comes with your store staff making apprehensions; you do want them to recognize signs of shoplifting and you want them giving extra attention to suspected shoplifters. Engaged associates will deter would-be shoplifters and they will increase your customer service for your good customers. This is really a win-win option.

Finally, I suggest you employee trained Loss Prevention Agents in order to prevent shoplifting. You can hire these yourself or you can use contract LP. Shoplifters quickly learn whether your company makes apprehensions or not. When they find out you don’t have LP and the store staff doesn’t make arrests then they will continue to steal from your company and tell all their friends. Having LP available to make routine apprehensions lets the shoplifting community know that you are not an easy mark. When you add LP to a store with retail anti theft devices and engaged associates you are well on your way to keeping shoplifters away from your store and away from your profits.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store for retail anti theft devices that can help you prevent shoplifting in your business.

For more information on how you can use retail anti theft devices to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

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Can Checkpoint Security Tags Stop the Amateur Shoplifter?

October 20, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Are you missing random quantities of merchandise? Perhaps items that aren’t normally on your high shrink list? If you are, then you are probably being hit by an amateur shoplifter.

What is an amateur shoplifter? They can be anyone who enters your store with the intent to steal. It can be a teenager on a dare, a grandmother on a fixed income, or even a mother with a small baby. The first shoplifter I ever caught, put over 200 dollars in clothing under her baby in a stroller.

The use of Checkpoint Security tags or RF security tags probably would have been enough of a deterrent for her. As I watched her picking up clothes, she would check each one for an RF security tag. If the garment didn’t have the Checkpoint security tag , she put the item into her stroller.

Amateurs are not hardened criminals. The last thing they want is to be caught. Using RF labels on smaller items and RF security tags on clothing, bags, and shoes greatly reduces the losses to this particular type of thief. They do not want to run the risk of exposure. RF security labels and RF security tags are near impossible to remove on their own, and these thieves know the alarm will sound if they try to leave with the merchandise. They know it its in their best interest to go to a different store and leave yours alone.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Checkpoint labels, Checkpoint security tags, and other RF labels that can help you stop shoplifting in your business.

For more information on Checkpoint labels, Checkpoint security tags, RF labels, RF security labels, RF security tags and how to stop shoplifting contact us at RF label or call 1.770.426.0547

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Retail theft prevention a must for drug stores.

October 18, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

All retailers experience shoplifting at some point or other. I have found that the smaller volume and specialty stores are often less likely to have anti shoplifting efforts in place as opposed to the larger chain counterparts. One specialty retail setting that has a large variety of chain stores and independently owned stores are drug stores. Now we all know that the chain stores use anti shoplifting devices such as EAS tags, CCTV and RX caps. But I often find that independently owned drug stores don’t have many retail theft prevention efforts in place.

A word of advice is that all stores need anti shoplifting tools in order to remain profitable. Shoplifters target stores that don’t use tools such as Checkpoint security tags and Checkpoint security systems. Shoplifters are smart. They quickly learn who is protecting themselves and who is not. Then they take the smaller risk and steal from the stores without retail theft prevention devices. There are many great tools that are available to small drug stores. You don’t have to be a chain store to qualify for protection. Checkpoint systems is very cost effective and is well known by shoplifters. When a would-be shoplifter enters the store and sees the Checkpoint systems pedestals they know immediately that their job just got more risky.

And to be honest, that is the point. Store employees can’t spend all day dealing with shoplifters and still give the customers the service they need. Instead of sacrificing time doing business you can use Checkpoint security tags and Alpha RX Caps to deter your theft and keep your profits safe. This will allow you to control losses and focus more on growing sales and customer satisfaction.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.

For more information on Anti Shoplifting, Checkpoint Security Tags, or Checkpoint Security System contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547

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Profit Protection with Bottle Security

October 18, 2011 by Staff Editor

For businesses that sell wines and liquors, any time of year can be scary when it comes to losses due to shoplifting. But the next few months can really impact a year’s worth of business as Halloween and the holidays approach. Ending the year with New Years Eve can be great for business – or can be bad if bottle security is not in place.

This is the time of year to round out the profits of your business with a bang. A worthwhile investment for your wines and liquors are bottle security options such as an EASy Bottle cap from Alpha security. The bottle lock fits securely on your wines and liquors so they can be displayed beautifully while not looking so attractive to the potential shoplifter.

Bottle locks allow you to stock your shelves without worrying about having too much product on display that may get stolen. The rest of the year is probably going to be a high customer traffic time for your business, so it is a good idea to take advantage of that with liquor bottle security.

Having more customers in your store does not have to make you nervous about your product. Reusable bottle locks fit right over the caps of your product, making them nearly impossible to open without a key. Your employees remove the bottle lock when the bottle is purchased, and then the lock can be placed right on another bottle to be displayed.

Bottle security is being seen more and more in businesses that sell wine and liquors, so investing in bottle locks is a wise choice for profitability. The shoplifters will either purchase liquor from you instead, or move on to an unprotected business.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

For more information on Alpha Security , Bottle Lock , Bottle locks , Bottle Security , liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

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Protecting Your Neighborhood Business with Clothing Security Tags

October 18, 2011 by Staff Editor

As a loss prevention agent in a major metropolitan city, I’ve seen my fair share of what attracts shoplifters. Items close to the door or without clothing security tags allow thieves to think they can get away scot-free with your product. However, one of the easiest ways to discourage shoplifters with minimal disruption to your loyal customers is to place security tags on clothes.

One thing that amazes me is the deterrence effect of clothing security on potential shoplifters. I have lost count of how many times I have spotted a suspect sift through items with clothing alarms to find the one item that did not have any clothing security tags, which becomes the item they steal. I’ve even had shoplifters bluntly tell me that the hassle of removing a clothing alarm is not worth the effort!

Recently, a female attempted to do a grab-and-run out of my store. She picked up a stack of jeans totaling $1300 and ran out the front door, which activated the clothing alarm. She immediately threw down the clothes and left. You can bet I was thankful we had clothing security on those jeans that day!

The different types of clothing security tags make it very easy to find the right fit for each product. Several of the clip-on clothing alarms work great for shirts and bottoms, while the cable locks are excellent for jackets and sweaters and are useful for the bulky items that are too thick for clip-on security tags.

To purchase clothing security tags or a clothing alarm, please visit the loss prevention store.

For more information on clothing security, clothing alarm or security tags on clothes contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

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How Does The Checkpoint Security Tag and Label Stop Shoplifting In My Store?

October 18, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Have you ever wondered how Checkpoint Security Tags stop shoplifting? The answer is easy once you understand how Checkpoint labels work.

There are two main components to the Checkpoint system. The towers, which are stationed at an entrance door, and the RF Security tags or RF Security labels.

The Towers flank the door and send out a signal, creating a sort of force field around your door. Any time RF security labels or RF security tags enter this field, an audible alarm is generated. This alerts your staff to the door to offer quality customer service to validate a false alarm, or ultimately to recognize a theft in progress.

By just having the Checkpoint system at your door, many would be thieves will bypass your establishment, because you are not an easy target to hit. This element, in itself, helps stop shoplifting in your store.

The Checkpoint Security tags will also stop shoplifting by providing another visual cue. These RF Security tags affixed to garments are only deactivated when removed by a store associate. If you can’t remove the tag, the garment is useless to a shoplifter.

The final deterrent to stop shoplifting in your store, is the Checkpoint Label. These RF Labels are paper thin and can be applied to any sort of packaging, inside of wallets, or even in the pocket of a jacket. This allows the legitimate customer to fully shop even the smallest item, and you are still protected. If an item with an RF Label that has not been deactivated goes out a door, the alarm will go off, and many times the shoplifter will leave the product and run away to prevent their apprehension.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Checkpoint labels, Checkpoint security tags, and other RF labels that can help you stop shoplifting in your business.

For more information on Checkpoint labels, Checkpoint security tags, RF labels, RF security labels, RF security tags and how to stop shoplifting contact us at RF label or call 1.770.426.0547

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EMPLOYEE THEFT IS BIG BUSINESS – Atlanta Georgia

October 18, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

As a loss prevention executive with more than a decade of experience working retail loss prevention I can attest that internal theft is directly related to more than 50% of company loss each year. Every major retail corporation in the United States dedicates time and resources to employee theft investigation.

One thing I have learned over the years is that good people make poor choices. Sometimes the employees that are causing the most loss are last ones anyone would have rushed to judge responsible for employee theft.

A company I once worked for resolved more than $150,000 in employee theft is just one year. This was a shocking revelation! We successfully investigated and prosecuted internal theft by sales associates, merchandising staff, shipping and receiving staff, custodians, contractors, and unfortunately our most trusted team member – the executive.

When I think back to this period of time one case in particular comes to mind. I conducted an employee theft investigation into the transactions of a sales manager who had been with the company for 15 years. The manager was highly respected for her hard work and team spirit.

Our inventory revealed inconsistencies in the volume of merchandise we had on hand versus the number of sales and returns she was crediting. We suspected employee theft right away and my employee theft investigation revealed she was selling one item and giving out a duplicate item in conjunction with a sale.

The customer would return to the store the following day and return the duplicate item with a receipt to obtain cash refunds for the total amount of the purchase. In the loss prevention business this type of internal theft is referred to as “under ringing” or a “pass out.”

Internal theft investigations saved our business and our jobs!

Employee theft investigation is a delicate process. You must be liability conscious and your investigator must be properly trained handle employee theft cases to protect your business from adverse action.

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

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RF labels proof that size doesn’t matter when it comes to security

October 16, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

The size of RF labels varies and can be used in different manners. Checkpoint labels mimic the appearance of price bar codes, these types of checkpoint security tags are a tremendous help when trying to figure a way to stop shoplifting in your business. The one thing about RF security tags and RF security labels is that no matter what how big or small your operation the main goal is to stop shoplifting.

RF labels, Checkpoint labels and RF security labels operate together with a detector system that is located at the exit door. When an item with a RF label passes through without being paid an alarm goes off. Checkpoint security tags also give the opportunity for retailers to display hi-value items because they have an RF security tag on them.

RF labels may be one of the smallest weapons in the fight to stop shoplifting and their presence is unseen by the public. But Checkpoint security tags get the job done they not only prevent shoplifting, but checkpoint labels also deter theft. So don’t let the size of an RF label, RF security label or RF security tag fool you they all deliver a big punch.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Checkpoint labels, Checkpoint security tags, and other RF labels that can help you stop shoplifting in your business.

For more information on Checkpoint labels, Checkpoint security tags, RF labels, RF security labels, RF security tags and how to stop shoplifting contact us at RF label or call 1.770.426.0547

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