Saving Softline Profits

October 8, 2011 by

In the current retail environment it is essential to reduce cost and increase profit.  One way to do this is to limit your exposure to soft line waste, due to theft.  The use of clothing security tags is very important, as clothing theft accounts for huge losses to soft line retailers.  The investment into clothing security tags can save you time and money, allowing you to focus more on customer service and less on theft prevention.

Placing security tags on clothes provides a retailer with a huge deterrent to theft.  Clothing security tags have become a staple in most soft line retail outlets, as they are the first line of defense in preventing theft and waste in the retail market. As loss prevention professionals, it is imperative that all effective measures be taken to protect the assets of our stores. In addition to clothing security tags, which are placed directly on the clothing, there are also clothing alarms, which sound when Checkpoint tags pass through them.  Clothing alarms are a great deterrent as they are seen by possible shoplifters upon entry to your store and tell them you mean business. 

In my experience, I have seen first hand the difference the use of security tags on clothing has made in preventing clothing theft.  The investment into clothing security tags and a clothing alarm is a smart and strategic one.

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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You don’t have to be Spiderman to prevent shoplifting. Try using Spider Wraps instead.

October 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Whether you are a seasoned LP Professional or new using retail anti theft devices I have a new solution I want to discuss.  It is called Spider Wrap and is made by Alpha Security.  I have been thoroughly impressed with the line of products by Alpha as they aim to provide solutions to a myriad of products.

 I have often found items that were hard to protect with standards EAS tags.  For years it seems there have only been two EAS solutions: hard tags and soft tags.  While these are great, there are some products that just need something else.  The product may be in an odd shaped package.  I may not come in a package, but just be wrapped in plastic (which does not give you anywhere to apply a tag).  Whatever the complication, the Spider Wrap is a great solution.

 The Spider Wrap is a set of wires that wrap around odly shaped product and come together at a sensor tag.  It can house items in clam shells, small boxes and other odd shaped packages. It does not take up any real space so you can still stock a serviceable amount of product on the peg or shelf.  Another great positive is that the deactivator is the same S3 key that is used on the rest of your Alpha products.  (I can’t tell you how convenient I have found just having one deactivating device for all of my products.)  All-in-all this just one more in a great line of retail anti theft devices that you can use in your attempt to prevent shoplifting.

 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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Reasons To Be Alarmed

October 8, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Anti-theft RF security tags used as part of a stop shoplifting plan along with RF security system EAS protection of vulnerable high theft merchandise is alarming!

 The shoplifters think it’s alarming because once the RF security system is installed in the store; they will have to decide on another retailer to visit in order to continue to commit their crime undetected.  The customer can’t remove the Checkpoint security tags once they’re attached.

 RF labels are also alarming when it passes through the detection field of the Checkpoint security system’s antennas located at the store’s entrance.  The audible alarm and flashing light (on most models) alert store staff to the fact that an RF label is still attached to articles that are leaving the store and require attention.  An employee using a special detacher specifically designed by Checkpoint security systems removes the RF security tags or deactivates the RF security labels at the point of sale. 

 Anti-theft applications for the RF security tags are designed for almost any type of merchandise, including specialty items.  The RF (Radio Frequency) technology used in Checkpoint systems is the very latest and most advanced in the industry for retailers.  Also alarming for shoplifters is that the retailer can pick and choose which merchandise to protect.  Shoplifters will definitely avoid stores that utilize a Checkpoint system as part of its stop shoplifting strategy.  Apparel, sports gear, hardware, electronics, and almost any other type of merchandise you can imagine can be protected by one of Checkpoint security systems’ selection of hard tags or Checkpoint Labels.

 An RF labels is best suited for items that a tag won’t work well on because of size or material, such as boxed or packaged items.

 One thing a retailer won’t be alarmed about is the improvement in inventory shortage figures once an anti-theft program including a Checkpoint system, RF Labels or RF security labels are used in their store.

 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 – Atlanta Georgia

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Is discount abuse really causing losses in Atlanta Georgia?

October 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment

The answer is “Yes”.  Employee discount abuse does actually cause a loss to the company.  When I refer to discount abuse I am talking about an associate letting friends and family members use their employee discount.  Many companies give their employees a discount as a perk of working for the company.  As we all know employees like to share this little perk with others.  This is a type of internal theft, also known as employee theft, and must be dealt with.  This means conducting an employee theft investigation.

It is easy to ignore this type of activity, but an employee theft investigation must still take place.  For one reason there is a policy violation.  Most all companies who give a discount have a clear policy about who is suppose to receive the discount.  This is also an ethical concern.  If an employee will clearly break a policy for personal gain by giving a discount away then what’s to say they won’t engage in other types of more serious employee theft.  You are either honest or you’re not.  Ethics does not have shades of grey.

The second thing the associate is guilty of is internal theft.  The company is losing profits by the employee’s friends and family members not paying full price.  The more a customer pays for the product the more the company makes.  These unauthorized discounts (aka employee theft) are thus cutting into the profits.  Again, even though it may be small amounts over the course of time you will find you are losing significant dollars.  Consider if you have a 10% discount and each employee gives that away to 3 friends and family members.  If you have just 10 employees that is still 30 people getting 10% off hundreds to thousands of dollars of merchandise a year.  Now we are talking real profit loss.

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

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ANTI SHOPLIFITING DEVICES: A SHOPLIFTERS WORST ENEMY

October 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Retail theft prevention is a priority for all retailers and the use anti shoplifting devices is the first step to protect merchandise from internal and external theft.  Merchants continue to see alarming increases in shoplifting incidents as a result of growing economic pressure and checkpoint systems pay for themselves.

A checkpoint security system is the most comprehensive, simple and cost effective form of theft deterrence for merchants.  Checkpoint systems are easy to manage and this state of the art technology requires very little training and maintenance.

You have probably learned by now that most shoplifters are opportunists so the key to retail theft prevention is eliminating the opportunity.  Checkpoint security tags are difficult to remove without the proper tools and this forces shoplifters think twice before challenging the integrity of a merchant.

A retailer I once worked for used a checkpoint security system as the backbone of its anti shoplifting program.  We learned quickly that retail theft prevention must always be a priority so checkpoint systems were installed at every entrance to the store and checkpoint security tags were placed on any item we identified as a target for shoplifters.

We went about our business as usual and before we knew it our checkpoint security system was identifying and deterring our shoplifters.  These individuals attempted to remove the checkpoint security tags but were unsuccessful because the checkpoint security system gave us a chance to provide a little added customer service flare to our special guests.

The shoplifters were never seen for heard from again!

Retail theft prevention must be a priority to protect your company’s bottom line and checkpoint systems is the most comprehensive form anti shoplifting devices.

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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The lack of Checkpoint tags used on clothing accessories is alarming!!

October 6, 2011 by

I am often surprised when I am shopping and don’t see clothing security on clothing accessories.  I find that many retailers remember to put security tags on clothes that are standard, such as shirts, pants and jackets.  But those same stores will not have clothing security tags on accessories such as: ties, gloves, scarves, etc.

To me, these seem like the most logical items to add clothing security to since they are small and easy to steal.  They also, generally are expensive.  I don’t know how many readers have purchased a tie recently, but many are about as expensive as a shirt and they are much easier to steal.  As we are approaching the cold weather season stores will start carrying gloves and scarves.  These again can be quite expensive and are much easier to steal than a winter coat, yet they are often forgotten.

One important note is to use Checkpoint tags that are appropriate for the size of accessory you want to protect.  Checkpoint tags come in a variety of sizes and styles.  For ties, you will not want to use a hard tag and puncture the tie itself so you may use a soft tag hidden under the price label (or embedded in the price label).  Another alternative is to use a woven label.  This would be woven on the backside of the tie and is harder to remove.  The same thing goes for scarves and other small accessories.  Now when looking at tagging gloves you have several options.  If they have elastic cuffs then I would use hard tags.  Hard clothing security tags are always the hardest to remove and provide the best security.  When you are looking at tagging leather gloves; however, you can’t really use hard tags so the soft tags are a more likely solution.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase a clothing alarm or clothing security tags.

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

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Have you considered EAS tags to prevent shoplifting of your little things??

October 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Stop right there.  Minds out of the gutters.  You can certainly use retail anti theft devices such as EAS tags to prevent shoplifting of the under garments you may sell.  What I am talking about are your other accessories.  Items such as: sunglasses, belts, shoes, handbags, small packaged items, etc.  They say “big things come in small packages” for a reason.  That reason is that many small accessories are quite expensive.

 For many years EAS tags came in two types.  The first is hard tags that are generally large and require a pin and label to attach the tag to the item.  Can’t really use that on sunglasses.  The other option was to use soft tags, but those are a little easier to remove than hard tags.  Well now there are hard tags from Alpha Security designed to fit these smaller and unique items.  Alpha’s “Mag Accessory Tags” and “Eyewear Tags” can be used on your existing AM and RF EAS systems. 

 The Eyewear tags are made specifically for putting on glasses.  These can go on sunglasses or even prescription glasses that you may sell.  They are durable and hard for shoplifters to remove.  Since they will trigger your EAS alarm they will go a long way toward reducing theft.

 The Mag Accessory Tag is the other great option for small items.  They are less bulky than traditional hard tags and have a small corded loop that is used to attach to the product versus a pin that goes through the product.  These can be applied to most anything but boxes and will prevent shoplifting much better than traditional soft tags. 

 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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RF Done Right

October 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment

A few days ago I received a service call from a new client who needed service on an existing Checkpoint system that he had purchased to stop shoplifting at his retail store. The problem he was having is that two days after the system was installed it started to false alarm. After talking with the gentleman I found out that he had purchased the system from an uncertified company that was selling “refurbished” Checkpoint security systems. 

 He had attempted to contact the company he had purchased the Checkpoint system from but they were giving him the runaround and were not making any efforts to resolve his problem. After being unsuccessful with the “reseller of his refurbished system” he contacted Loss Prevention Systems, Inc. We promptly setup a service call scheduled for the following day. Upon arriving onsite the technician discovered what the problem was… everything.

 The problem with an uncertified “reseller” is that they have not been adequately trained nor do they have the correct equipment to install a Checkpoint system properly. If you have someone who does not know what they are doing, you risk a similar situation. From the unique type of wire that is used to the software that programs an antenna, only someone factory certified on Checkpoint security systems will be able to ensure that your system will operate at its highest efficiency.

 The “reseller” also sold this gentleman what he thought were Checkpoint security tags and Checkpoint labels. The problem was that the RF labels he bought were actually an aftermarket knockoff RF label. These knockoff RF labels are very unreliable. Genuine Checkpoint RF security labels and RF security tags are very hard to copy, these company’s that try to duplicate an RF label usually have at least one of two problems. Either a large number of RF security labels will not alarm the system or it’s what is referred to as a “stubborn” label, which means that the label will not deactivate at the time of purchase and causes a properly purchased item to alarm a Checkpoint system when your client leaves the store.

 If you are considering purchasing a Checkpoint security system and RF security tags, don’t make the mistake of using an uncertified reseller. Let us help you get the right parts at the right price the first time.

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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Sporting Goods stores AIM for retail theft prevention.

October 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment

It is officially that time of year.  Hunting season has made its way around and many Sporting Goods stores are feeling the crunch of the economy.  For several years sales in this type of retail environment have been tough.  The fact is, outdoor sports gear is not a necessity and as families are struggling this is one area that dad (or mom) may not have the money to buy new gear.  But don’t think this fact stops them from wanting the new gear.  They are forced to steal as opposed to buy.

It is important that these retailers rely on anti shoplifting devices, such as Checkpoint security tags, in order to promote retail theft prevention.  The Checkpoint security tags are a major component to the Checkpoint security system.  The Checkpoint security tags can be affixed to most any product you sell.  Having worked in a large chain that specialized in hunting and fishing products I understand the value.  There are many items that can be tagged with hard tags.  Instead of using the pin to go through the product like you would clothing; you can use a lanyard to attach the hard tag to most all large items on the shelf (i.e. guns, bows, fishing rods and reels, etc.).  Additionally, you can use soft tags to protect everything else.

When the items leave without the tags being removed the Checkpoint systems alarm will sound and give you the ability to react to potential theft.  The Checkpoint security system will also help you to identify who is stealing so you can catch them in the future.  Finally, and most importantly anti shoplifting devices offers you retail theft prevention value.  Shoplifters will see the tags and think twice about stealing which is what you really want.

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

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

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Liquor bottle security that really works!!!

October 4, 2011 by

For companies who sell alcohol, you should be very familiar with theft.  For one, alcohol can be expensive and therefore harder for some to afford.  Additionally, since alcoholism is an addition some cannot simply “go without” when the funds are not available.  This causes strain on your profits.  I recently started using the Alpha Security bottle lock to protect my merchandise and I have loved the impact.

 EASy Bottle bottle locks by are great at deterring and preventing theft.  For one, the liquor bottle security locks cover the top of the bottle and prevent would-be shoplifters from getting to the product inside.  Secondly, the EASy bottle bottle lock works with your existing EAS system to alert you to potential theft.  This also has deterrent effect since shoplifters don’t want to raise suspicion or be noticed by employees.

Liquor bottle security is not easy.  There are many sizes and shapes to bottles.  The EASy bottle locks will fit on most bottles, but there are exceptions.  To that end there are other types of bottle security by Alpha Security that can be used.  The Steel Grip bottle security lock goes around the neck of the bottle.  It has an EAS tag inside so it will alert you to possible theft.  The nice thing about Alpha is that the same detacher works to remove both locks so you don’t have to have any extra hardware to buy.  The Steel Grip works great on large spout bottles and champagnes where the other bottle locks won’t fit.  Whatever needs you have for bottle security in your business, just know that Alpha Security has the solution.

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

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

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