Protect you merchandise and your profits, use Checkpoint Security Systems

November 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Checkpoint security systems are a great security feature to add to your store. Consider this as an investment in effort to boost your profits.

I had a of chain drug stores that was looking for the right features to install. They researched the benefits of checkpoint security systems and decided it was the right fit. The stores had been experiencing a lot of shoplifters and were at a loss. They had a loss prevention agent working their stores but he couldn’t be in store all day long. They needed a solution to protect the stores when the stores were least covered. A checkpoint security system was their answer.

The store installed anti theft devices on the areas like aspirin, health and beauty, baby products, and men’s razors. Retail anti theft devices included the implementation of checkpoint tags and checkpoint labels . The checkpoint labels were affixed to the merchandise and placed on the shelves.

In as little as one month, the decrease in the amount of loss was such that their sales increased. How is this possible? Simple. Keeping merchandise in stores means the merchandise is available for purchase. Now that the checkpoint security system was in place, the chain saw a 5% sales increase in this market.

Now I know that a checkpoint security system is not the answer to all of your stores losses, but I’ll tell you from experience, checkpoint security systems work.

Looking at the checkpoint systems from an internal aspect, employee theft can be reduced with the introduction of checkpoint systems . Employees that steal from their employers are like shoplifters, they want privacy. They don’t want to be suspected of theft. They are usually the most “chatty” with management; they’ll look management right in the face and lie about theft. Yet, when an employee decides they want to steal, they’ll also have to spend time thinking about how they can defeat the checkpoint systems .

For more information about checkpoint labels or checkpoint systems contact us at Checkpoint Security Systems or call 1.770.426.0547

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Being proactive, boosting profits and impacting shoplifting

November 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Shoplifting is a relatively old process. For years, retailers have been dealing with the act of shoplifting. This form of retail theft can seriously impact a business, and if left unchallenged, can ruin business.

There are many ways to counter shoplifting, but for this example I’ll use retail anti theft devices as my topic. Retail anti theft devices are a common way retailers protect their merchandise. These devices can be very useful, especially when developing shrink action plans.

A business I worked for wasn’t so completely sold on the benefits of using retail anti theft devices and saw no return on the investment. However, this store was not in-tune with the losses occurring. Shoplifting was an everyday occurrence. There was nothing available to deter theft. Management was more concerned with trying to stock the shelves than paying attention to his associates and customers. As a result, he was underwater.

Loss Prevention Consultants were hired to assess the business. Immediately, the loss prevention consultants recommended retail anti theft devices . The store had a Checkpoint Security system installed. Checkpoint Security systems have been around for many years, and provide a great deterrence to shoplifting. These Checkpoint Security systems work when a tag alarm, affixed to product, is passed through the system.

As an example, a store places Checkpoint tags on a particular line of product. A shoplifter conceals this product and exits the store passing through the Checkpoint Security system . “ALARM!”  An audible alarm is sounded.  This is beneficial in many ways, but most importantly it can dramatically reduce instances of shoplifting and is considered a leader in anti shoplifting .

Checkpoint tags are quickly and easily affixed to merchandise by store associates and if used right, can help protect whatever item it may be stuck to. Typically, Checkpoint tags are small squares tag placed in a conspicuous place on packaging. As an amateur shoplifter looks at the merchandise, he’ll either decide not to take it because of the inconvenience the Checkpoint Security system will offer, or he’ll attempt to remove the Checkpoint labels . Either way, this will interrupt the process of a quick or easy “in and out” shoplifters prefer.

For more information about retail anti theft devices , anti shoplifting , checkpoint labels or checkpoint tags visit us at checkpoint security systems shoplifting or call 1.770.426.0547

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Checkpoint labels vs Sensormatic “labels”

November 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment

I think it is funny, compared to the checkpoint labels, what sensormatic calls labels.  The checkpoint labels are flat, paper labels.  Sensormatic uses a plastic strips about 1/8″ of an inch thick that look like a large piece of chewing gum.  And they come in ten varieties, only they are all the same shape, most the same size.  But they do have different colors or printing on them.  Here are a few examples:

 

Checkpoint labels come in a huge variety of shapes and sizes and even offer blank printable labels that fit in popular printers that retailers use when printing their own price labels.

Some retailers have them custom printed with a logo or use the space to advertise a sale.  Oh, and as you can see since they are on paper, on a roll, they will conform to irregular packaging, unlike the stiff plastic of a sensormatic “label” (I would say sensormatic labels are simply hard tags with adhesive).

If you are considering an anti shoplifting system where you will use labels to protect your merchandise take a hard look at checkpoint systems labels as well as the checkpoint tags which also are available in many shapes, colors and sizes in modern designs.   Checkpoint systems owns Alpha High Theft Solutions as well and there is an extensive line of solutions available for everything you could imagine.

Sop for a comprehensive  anti shoplifting solution look at checkpoint systems and their line of security tags and labels both under the checkpoint name and Alpha.

For more info visit: checkpoint labels 

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My Checkpoint System Alarmed Now What?

October 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The checkpoint systems are installed, tested and working great. The all the correct merchandise has checkpoint tags or checkpoint labels on them. Now you have an alarm, what’s next?

We should actually step back a few steps first. What else should we do before the alarm? The goal is not to catch people shoplifting but to deter them in the first place. Has the system been connected to your camera system? A simple relay output on checkpoint security systems can be tied to your DVR. This makes sure that you have a record of the incident. You want this not only for shoplifting but also to evaluate your staff, their response and follow through. The recorded footage can be used to support your criminal case against a person shoplifting . It is pretty hard for the person shoplifting to claim something did or did not happen when there is video evidence.

Retailers should also consider the use of high-theft protection devices such as Spider Wraps, Keepers and Ink Tags. These items provide an extra measure of deterrence. Many of these items include additional internal alarms built into them. If a person who is shoplifting attempts to remove the tag while still in the store the tag or keeper itself has a built in sounder.  If they do run from the store with the item the sounder continues to blast for up to 30 minutes.

Have you trained your staff? Not just in a “classroom” environment but on the sales floor. Have you role played with them to help them become more confident handling a checkpoint security system alarm the way you want it done? If you do not take this very important step then you will never achieve the reduction in shrink and loss that you want or need to survive.

Another advantage is that the newer checkpoint security systems can also count customers among other enhancements.

You need to focus on sales and running your business. Let the checkpoint security system help you with the profit margin by reducing shoplifting . It’s like having several dedicated security employees that are on duty 24/7, never gets tired, sick or need a day off.

For more information about shoplifting , checkpoint tags or checkpoint labels contact us at checkpoint security system or call 1.770.426.0547

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Checkpoint labels available in 31 options!

October 25, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Checkpoint Systems tops the EAS (electronic article surveillance) competition with their wide range of checkpoint labels available.  These different labels, 31 options in all, are not simply different colors of the same tag like the Sensormatic offering.  Another benefit of the checkpoint labels over the sensormatic tags is that the  checkpoint labels are flat paper based labels versus the thick plastic tags Sensormatic offers.

The flat paper based checkpoint labels are available on rolls and can be printed on, saving a lot of labor by becoming the price label and the security label all in one.  Any retailer already printing price labels sees the move to the checkpoint labels as a no brainer.

Checkpoint systems offers several shapes of labels as well.  There are round labels designed for health and beauty products.  These round labels fit nicely on the bottoms of round bottles.  There are even clear labels that can be placed over the products bar code so that the product label is not covered and can be scanned through the checkpoint labels.

One very unique product is the meat soaker pad, a security device that is designed for the high theft meat products.  The tag is completely concealed in a meat soaker pad under the meat inside the packaging a truly unique offering from the checkpoint labels line of security products.

For more info visit: checkpoint labels 

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Checkpoint Systems Academy The New Retail On-line Training

October 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Checkpoint Systems has released a new on-line training program. This program is designed for retail end users. Now store management can train employees in a consistent manner. Training is designed for you to get more out of your checkpoint systems systems.

When you sign up for this program your employees will log on from any computer 24/7 and progress through the course as work commitments permit. The training can be completed all at once or in stages. What ever suits your needs.

The program trains you and your employees on:

  • What EAS is and why it is so important to the health of the business and bottom line
  • The impact shoplifting has on everyone in the store, and in the community.
  • Which components make up an EAS anti shoplifting program.
  • Best practices for handling Checkpoint tags , Checkpoint labels , and product protection solutions at the checkout.
  • How to effectively deal with EAS activations to deter shoplifting and increase sales opportunities.

The anti shoplifting program consists of audio and visual aids that make the training come alive. It is easy to follow in simple and relevant terms. The interactive and informative content ensures that users are fully engaged. The scored training (SCORM compliant) helps store management and Human Resources identify areas for improvement.

What we like about this program is that there is consistency in the training. It also insures that all of your employees become Checkpoint systems knowledgeable to make your EAS program successful. This in turn reduces shoplifting and increases customer service. All of which contributes to a better bottom line.

You invest a lot of labor and expense in your checkpoint systems , applying checkpoint labels and checkpoint tags . Do not waste your investment or bottom line because of a lack of training.

By the way the pricing for Checkpoint Systems Academy by Loss Prevention Systems, Inc is astonishingly reasonable!

For more information about Checkpoint Systems Academy, anti shoplifting programs, checkpoint labels , checkpoint tags or retail theft contact us at Checkpoint Systems or call 1.770.426.0547

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Checkpoint Systems In Europe

October 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment

I have just finished up a very much-needed vacation to France and Germany. Of course it is a bit difficult to shut off completely. Especially when I saw Checkpoint systems in a vast amount of retail stores in both countries. Shoplifting is alive and well in Europe.

Anti theft devices devices abound. However, I did not see as much CCTV as one would think compared to U.S. standards. European retailers have figured it out. CCTV although an important tool is not the first line of defense as anti theft devices goes. Who has time or labor dollars to “watch” CCTV for shoplifting ? This coupled with the fact that covering an average store there or in The U.S. would involve quite a number of cameras. Cameras as anti theft devices are reactive or for after the fact. The person that is shoplifting is long gone before anyone would know. Unless you pay someone to watch CCTV all the time. Checkpoint systems are on duty 24/7.

This seems to apply to both large and small retailers. Even in the larger department stores in major cities I saw limited use of CCTV. What shocked me most was that I did not see CCTV used as anti theft devices at the POS for employee theft issues. In this situation I strongly believe that CCTV is a must. Each POS must have a camera that views the cash register, employee and customer. This camera is then fed into a DVR that overlays the cash register detail right onto the picture. This allows a retailer to view exactly what the cashier is doing. Are they ringing up a pack of gum but bagging up a DVD?

As far as the use of Checkpoint labels and Checkpoint tags the application in Europe and the U.S. seem to be the same. The one difference is that European retailers tend to use Checkpoint tags and Checkpoint labels on merchandise that has a lower price point than U.S. retailers. In many cases I saw hard tags on items priced as low as $2.00. The over all feeling was that if you have the system, use it.

For more information on anti theft devices , checkpoint labels or  checkpoint tags contact us at checkpoint systems or call 1.770.426.0547

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Checkpoint Systems Deactivation

October 11, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Deactivation of checkpoint labels is an important part of any successful EAS program – achieves its full potential with radio frequency (RF) technology. No other EAS deactivation technology comes close in a feature-for-feature comparison. For retailers focused on customer service, Checkpoint Systems patented RF-EAS deactivation technology streamlines throughput so that checkout proceeds rapidly and deactivation takes place discreetly.

With deactivation heights unmatched in the industry, RF deactivation ensures that RF labels – no matter what the orientation are deactivated. For retailers, this means the virtual elimination of the number one cause of false alarms: failure to deactivated, common with other EAS technologies. For a retailer’s customers, this means no embarrassing moments as they leave the store with legitimately purchased merchandise.

Checkpoint Systems continues to enhance and refine RF deactivation technology. The only EAS technology to truly integrate scan/deactivation, RF deactivation blends into existing operations without the need to invest in costly check stand renovations or the burden of on-going training. Scanners are available today directly form the manufacture, with built-in checkpoint systems RF deactivation capability.

Checkpoint security systems has expanded the role of RF-EAS deactivation to address other areas of shrinkage. Interlock, which allows deactivation after a valid scan, addresses cashier sliding; POS-scanner verification, which locates non-deactivated labels after the scanning verification process, can alert the cashier that checkpoint labels are not deactivated. Post-scanner verification can also be used to alert the store manager that an internal theft attempt might be occurring, or activate a CCTV system to record the event.

Integrated scan and deactivation from Checkpoint Security Systems revolutionized the security aspects of retail point-of-sale transactions. As one of the many revolutionary and evolutionary developments of RF-EAS technology developed by checkpoint systems , RF deactivation streamlines the retailer’s POS operation. Deactivation heights up to 15 inches above the checkpoint security system deactivation pad are common and increase store staff’s confidence in the systems performance.

Checkpoint Security Systems RF deactivation electronics are integrated into the most popular bar code scanners, from manufactures such as NCR, ICL/Fujitsu, PSC/Spectra-Physics, Symbol Technologies, Scantech and Metrologic. Today, many popular scanners can be purchased with built-in Checkpoint Systems RF deactivation capabilities.

The Counterpoint pad deactivates RF labels at a range of up to 15 inches above the pad. In addition, deactivation at speeds of more than 100 products per minute is possible with integrated scan/deactivation. And, Checkpoint Security System RF deactivation solutions work with Checkpoint Security Systems complete range of EAS sensors. Retailers using RF deactivation are using the power of RF technology to streamline POS operations, speed customer throughput and enhance customer service.

For more information on deactivation or checkpoint labels contact us at Checkpoint Security System or call 1.770.426.0547

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Checkpoint Tags And Checkpoint Labels

October 5, 2010 by Leave a Comment

There seems to be some confusion about what are checkpoint labels and checkpoint tags . Both are checkpoint security systems  anti shoplifting devices .

Checkpoint tags are usually hard plastic. They come in a variety of shapes and colors. Checkpoint tags are attached to clothing, hats, shoes, accessories and any other cloth type merchandise. A pin that is inserted through the merchandise material and then into the tag itself normally accomplishes this. Checkpoint tags can only be removed by the use of a detacher. There are several levels of detachers. They are generally broken into type by the strength required to unlock the clutch that holds the  checkpoint tags pin in place. Detachers should be bolted or secured to the cash-wrap to prevent theft of the detacher.

Checkpoint labels are paper-thin and they are broken into several categories. The first is deactivatable and the second is non-deactivatable. Both types of labels are placed directly on to the merchandise or packaging. When merchandise with Checkpoint labels that are deactivatible are sold then the cashier passes the merchandise over a deactivation pad that causes the label to become inert. Normally deactivation is electronically tied to the POS scanner. Non-deactivatable labels cannot be deactivated. The label can be reused over and over.

Checkpoint labels come in a variety of sizes and shapes. The retailer, in most cases using the same printers that are used for printing price or barcode tags, can directly print on some checkpoint labels . Some have an inert barcode printed on them. Genuine checkpoint labels have a very aggressive adhesive and are not easily removed. Loss Prevention Systems also provides custom printing for a very reasonable price. This allows a retailer to print something such as their logo on checkpoint labels in small or large quantities.

Checkpoint security systems also include the Alpha line of products. This opens a whole additional world of hard tags, wraps and more.

For more information on checkpoint labels or checkpoint tags contact us at checkpoint security systems or call 1.770.426.0547.

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Checkpoint Security System Service Checklist

October 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Prior to placing a Checkpoint security system service call to Loss Prevention Systems (LPSI) please check the following:

Check system with a test tag. (Should be done daily). If you do not have a test tag contact us and we will send you one free of charge.

PHANTOMS – (no one near the system)

1. Check for tagged merchandise within 3 feet of the system. This could also be a tag that has been kicked under the Checkpoint security system antennas.

Also look for changes in the environment such as Christmas trees and holiday decorations. Has your display footprint changed? Is a display with checkpoint tags or labels on the merchandise to close?

2. Turn the system off and wait 5 minutes and turn the system on.  If the problem continues, turn the system off and place a service call.

POOR OR NO DETECTION

1. Check the green light on the power supply. Is it on? If not contact Loss Prevention Systems right away. The power supply is probably working.

2. Turn the system off and wait 5 minutes and turn the system on.  If the problem continues, turn the system off and place a service call.

DEACTIVATION UNITS

Check deactivation units with the test tag or DV-1000. (Should be done daily)

1. If one pad is not properly deactivating tags.

A. Check the chassis power supply and make sure it is plugged in and green indicator light is on. (Located under check stand)

2. If everything is on and the pad is still not deactivating shut down that particular register and call LPSI for service.

A. Do not put a cashier on that register until service has been completed.

Your Checkpoint security system is a commercial grade system. It is built for many years of service. However, like your car it needs attention from time to time. Please use common sense when working around a Checkpoint security system. Do not allow water or other liquids to get on it. Keep the antennas and deactivation units clean and free of debris. Do not allow anyone to climb or lean on the antennas.

If you need to order more checkpoint labels or checkpoint tags. Remember we have a “hot line” to order checkpoint tags and labels. 1.770.426.0547 x105.

For more information contact us at: checkpoint security system or call 1.770.426.0547

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