I recently read an article that said approximately one in three shoplifters will steal again. It is very surprising that so many shoplifters will continue their path of theft even after an apprehension. It makes for an interesting perspective on the tools we use for anti-shoplifting.

After reading this article, I came to realize that it is not simply a matter of using something like Checkpoint systems to alert you and your employees to potential shoplifters in your store. It is really about making your store less than desirable for a shoplifter to even enter your store. The ideal is to stop shoplifting completely before it begins. Making the shoplifters go away from your store instead of victimizing it.

Anti-shoplifting tools are about prevention, more specifically, it is about prevention once a shoplifter enters your store. If you can, try to take those tools another step further. Put signs on your doors saying shoplifters will be prosecuted.  For example, how about having a sign that says you monitor the premises through electronic and remote surveillance? That would help further the impression that the store is monitored by someone who may or may not be visible in the store.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547

For many retailers, the Cruise season is here! For those who don’t know, the term cruise season is the more common term for the dead of winter influx of swimsuits hitting the shelves. This change in merchandise needs to bring a change in our anti shoplifting tactics.

Swimsuits are hard to control. Small and easy to conceal, they are all too often a high dollar item just begging to be taken. It is common that they are stolen in a fitting room. Sometimes they are simply concealed in a purse or pocket on the sales floor. So what’s a progressive retailer to do? Well, look no further than Checkpoint systems.

Chances are you already have a Checkpoint Security System in place that uses the basic soft labels or hard tags. That means you already have a step in the right direction for retail theft prevention. The simple applications of anti shoplifting devices are sure to make the right splash in your swimwear sales this year!

I frequently see retailers avoiding the use of hard tags because they are afraid they will damage the stretchy material of the suit. The Lycra easily snags on the metal pins.

There are other alternatives to the traditional pin tags that do not damage the material. They make sure your retail theft prevention doesn’t do a cannonball this year.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547

Checkpoint Systems play a very important role in retail theft prevention. They are a consistent way to stop shoplifting in your stores. The system is always in place and recognizable throughout the industry to both shoplifters and customers

Another powerful resource to use in conjunction with Checkpoint systems is effective customer service. It is one of the best deterrents for shoplifters.

The reason customer service is such a good component of retail theft prevention is the personal interaction your employees have with any potential shoplifters. There are some people who are considering shoplifting an item, but are more hesitant to actually do so if someone has made personal contact with them the moment they walk through the door. Similarly, more experienced thieves will also be less likely to shoplift when they are greeted and acknowledged by your employees.

It is a win-win for anti-shoplifting. Customer service is effective retail theft prevention. It will fill in the gaps that the Checkpoint systems might leave out.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547 

 

Where do you fall when you look at your financials? Are you in the positive, or are you running deficits? If you have a shortfall, is it because you are experiencing discrepancies with your perpetual inventory? If so, there are a few options you should be aware of, especially if you are having issues due to a lack of retail theft prevention.

The best way that I have found to stop inventory discrepancies is to understand the three ways to shrink, or lose, merchandise. They are employee theft, shoplifting and operational breakdowns. Once you have a way to define your losses, you can start to find ways to change those losses. Remember, if you can measure it, you can manage it.

If you look at where most losses come from, it will probably be from theft. Having anti-shoplifting tools to stop shoplifting will also positively impact your losses from employee theft as well. It has been statistically proven that having Checkpoint systems in place in your retail establishment will significantly reduce your inventory losses.

Retail theft prevention will quickly fall into place with the Checkpoint systems. Shoplifters know not to mess with the system, and your employees know they can no longer mess with you.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547

I recently purchased a bottle of cologne for my husband. It was a special present for him, so I actually wrapped the box instead of just throwing it in a gift bag. As I started to measure out the wrapping paper against the box, I realized there was a Checkpoint label on the outer wrapping of the box.

Because I can get a little particular about things, I knew the wrapping paper would not lay flat with the Checkpoint label still on the box. Silly me, I figured I would just pick the label off of the box.

How wrong was I!? I can tell why the retailer where I purchased the cologne would use the Checkpoint systems to stop shoplifting. This label was stuck on solid. When I say stuck, I mean the thing didn’t budge at all. I figured it would take a little bit of effort, but because it was on a smooth plastic wrapping, it would leave a residue, but would come right off.

No such luck. I ended up just leaving the label on instead of running the risk of destroying the outer packaging. It was pretty reassuring to see how well it adhered instead of falling or peeling off.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547 

 

If you have been searching for anti-shoplifting tools to stop shoplifting, you might have seen a slew of knock off Checkpoint security tags. These are tags that work with Checkpoint systems, but are not authorized Checkpoint security tags.

It might be enticing to buy these knock off tags because they are less expensive than Checkpoint security tags. What you might find out is that there is a reason why these tags are so cheap.

Authorized Checkpoint tags are designed to a different quality standard than these other tags. One of the most significant differences is in the quality of construction.

Checkpoint tags are made to be a seamless piece of molded plastic that has the EAS tag imbedded within it. Part of the success of the tag is that the EAS component cannot be accessed and subsequently disabled.

When you have an unauthorized tag, the construction quality can vary greatly. Often the tag has a seam in it that can easily be pried open. It doesn’t take specialist equipment either. A screwdriver or even a small pocketknife can pry the tag apart revealing the inner contents.

Once the tag is in two pieces, the EAS component can easily be discarded. Without the risk of sounding an alarm, your merchandise is wide open for the taking.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547

When you walk into a big box retailer, what do you see? I’ll bet you see clothing, general merchandise; maybe some power equipment or groceries. There are probably several employees in uniform, and maybe one or two employees that are in “plain clothes” that you don’t see. What about a Checkpoint Security System?

If the retailer has done it well, you should not be acutely aware of the Checkpoint System they have in place. It is their job to be discrete enough that you don’t feel like you are walking into Ft. Knox. You, as a customer should have a pleasant and enjoyable shopping experience while in their stores.

If you are not a shopper, but a shoplifter, the Checkpoint Security System is designed to stop shoplifting. By using a combination of anti-shoplifting tools like cameras, EAS tags, alarms, and Public View Monitors, big box retailers know their security systems will stand out to those who are looking for them.

As a small business owner, it is ok to model your own loss prevention and security after the big box model. You may not need to incorporate all of the things that those big retailers do, but even a fraction of those tools will help you stop shoplifting in your store.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547

How do you stop shoplifting when the shoplifter doesn’t know that they are going to steal?

What? Are we supposed to be mind readers here? How can that even be possible?

Well the reality is that retail theft prevention really can stop shoplifting by opportunist shoplifters. I guess I should start at the beginning. You don’t have to be a mind reader or have a crystal ball. Opportunist shoplifters are shoplifters that don’t plan on coming into your store to steal.

They are presented with the opportunity to steal and decide to take it.  What if someone leaves a shirt in a fitting room, and you don’t clean it out before the next person goes in. They may decide that to take that shirt because they are aware that no one knows the shirt is in the fitting room. Therefore, no one will know it is gone.

How about taking a small piece of jewelry because no one is looking, or because no one came to help them?

What if your wrap stand or checkout is not cleaned off and an additional piece of merchandise is accidentally put into a bag. The customer didn’t take it, but they also probably won’t bother to return it when they get home and discover the error.

This is where retail theft prevention comes into play. Anti-shoplifting tools like Checkpoint systems will help keep your customer’s honest. It will also help detect errors at the point of sale.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547 

 

Have you ever wondered how Checkpoint Security Tags Checkpoint labels work.

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

The towers flank the door and send out a signal, creating a sort of force field around your door. An audible alarm is generated any time a tag enters this field,. 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. Thieves want to be able to slip by undetected. If they see an obstacle they would have to overcome before making a clean escape, they will think twice about that particular target.

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

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547 

 

Anti-shoplifting takes many forms. There are so many different reasons why someone steals in the first place. A study done by one of the major credit card companies showed that shoplifting is secondary only to going out to eat as a form of personal reward.

At some point, the need for the lift has to be significantly reduced through the probability (not just a possibility) of getting caught. If you cannot provide enough incentive to NOT steal, the internal need to steal will overcome a potentially honest shopper. Having Checkpoint systems that are visible and eminent will help persuade them not to steal.

Regarding shoplifting, getting a “lift” can actually mean two separate things. It is the literal shop-lift or the act of the theft that amateur or opportunist shoplifters are looking for.

They can also get the emotional or adrenaline lift from stealing and getting away with something. Just as there are shoppers who can get a similar lift from a great sale (think day after thanksgiving sale madness) these are people who get the psychological lift from getting something for free.

Retail theft prevention needs to be completely visible to stop shoplifting by this particular type of person. This doesn’t mean that every type of retail theft prevention you use needs to be visible; it just means that some parts of it need to be prominent to dissuade these lifters.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase Anti-Shoplifting devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system from Checkpoint Systems to stop shoplifting in your store.

For more information on Anti-Shoplifting, Checkpoint Labels, a Checkpoint Security System, Checkpoint Security Tags, Checkpoint Systems, or Checkpoint Tags and how they can work with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system contact us at Retail theft prevention to Stop Shoplifting in your store or call 1.770.426.0547