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Stop shoplifting this holiday season.

December 15, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

You can stop shoplifting this holiday season with the help of Checkpoint security tags and Checkpoint labels. Checkpoint is a leading manufacturer of RF security labels and RF security tags. With all of the added shopper and shoplifters in your stores this holiday season the use of Checkpoint security tags and Checkpoint labels can keep track of your products while your employees focus on your customers.

It is hard to give attention to both customers and products. RF security tags and RF labels are considered inventory control systems. They handle keeping tabs on your product so you don’t have to. If you apply RF tags and RF security labels to your high dollar and high theft goods then you will be alerted if someone tries to leave the store without paying. If the sounders at the door are not going off then you can rest at ease that shoplifting is not taking place and all your focus can go to the customer; which is exactly where we want it to go.

The use of an RF label or tag will go a long way to stop shoplifting. Shoplifters rely on anonymity to carry out their misdeeds. This is why the holidays are the perfect time to steal. They can avoid associates much easier when the store is crowded and then steal without anyone even knowing they were there. When a would-be shoplifter sees the use of Checkpoint labels and Checkpoint security tags then they know they will receive unwanted attention if they attempt to steal the tagged product. This in many cases will cause them to leave your product and try to steal elsewhere.

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 security tags, Checkpoint labels, 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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DETERRANCE IS THE BEST POLICY!

December 15, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Over the years I have worked for a long list of retailers as a loss prevention investigator. We spent hours conducting investigations to apprehend shoplifters and dishonest employees for a wide variety of theft related crimes. The number one lesson I learned during this period was that anti shoplifting initiatives only work if you focus on retail theft prevention. The keyword here is PREVENTION!

Shoplifting is going to happen… it is an unfortunate part of being in the retail business. We spent thousands of dollars to hire and train people to watch the cameras and physically detain shoplifters. In the end I’m absolutely certain that the key to retail theft prevention is deterrence through the use of anti shoplifting devices.

I worked for a small company that did not have a checkpoint security system in place and it was overrun with shoplifters daily. I affectionately referred to this store as “Little Bagdad” because it felt like we were constantly at war trying to keep merchandise in the store.

When the year end shortage numbers rolled out we were appalled by the losses that we incurred despite our efforts. It was decided that we need to implement a checkpoint security system to help mitigate our losses.

This sent a clear message that retail theft prevention was taken seriously.

Checkpoint security tags were placed on all of our merchandise and checkpoint systems were installed on the doors. Once the checkpoint security tags were in place we started to see an increase in the number of items left in our fitting rooms because the shoplifters couldn’t remove the anti shoplifting devices.

We converted our staff from investigators to visual door guards that respond when the checkpoint security system alerted our staff that a security tag was on the merchandise. Instead of using force to apprehend shoplifters and scare customers out of the store we used great customer service to enhance our sales through deterrence.

Checkpoint systems were a great investment!

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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Holidays….less time, more people, more theft!

December 11, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

The holidays are most retailers busiest time of the year where financial goals tend to be made or lost based on a narrow scope of time. This obviously causes a huge amount of stress for both the sales operations department and the Loss Prevention department.

I worked for a small box retailer who made 60 percent of their business in a two month holiday period. This retailer bought and implemented the Checkpoint security tag system as a means to attempt to stop shoplifting. This system was very helpful since the store personnel were overwhelmed with sales and customer service issues at this time of year.

The store locations that utilized the checkpoint system the best devised a daily system to ensure all floor product was tagged with rf security labels both in the morning and at night. By no means will any physical security system stop shoplifting 100% but a properly implemented EAS system using checkpoint security tags as well as rf labels will take a huge bite out of shrink.

I remember how store locations from the same company could differ greatly in every aspect of the business thus requiring district and regional level store visits to ensure overall compliance to company policies. The same differences could be found in store locations both using the rf label system.

Part of my store visits were to first watch the location for a while to get a feel for the store’s overall compliance to sales and loss prevention protocol. It became plainly obvious that for the Checkpoint security label system to work in a store the system had to be supported by both the District Manager and the Store Manager. Failure to support the system from top management was easily pinpointed when auditing the checkpoint security tag compliance in high shrink categories as well as how the store staffs reacted to the EAS alarm system when product with rf labels were removed from the store.

If a customer walked out of the store with merchandise that had a rf label or rf security tag on it that either had not been properly deactivated or removed and the staff merely let the customer leave without batting an eye then it was usually a telltale sign that the checkpoint system was not being supported. The indifference to the system was something that had to be rectified immediately from the top down since ignoring the checkpoint label system cost the company money in both merchandise loss as well as the cost of the rf labels and rf security tags. It was imperative to have a meeting with the District Manager first and then the store manager. I would bring a breakdown of the store’s highest shrink categories and a detailed comparison to similar stores who were supporting the checkpoint system.

I would ensure the stores were evenly matched for sales volume, demographic and payroll allotment so that the comparison was fair. At this point District Managers usually understood the value of the rf security label system as well as the necessity to fully support and utilize the program. This is when as loss prevention profession I would step in to train the store manager and the staff as to proper tagging of merchandise using the rf security labels and rf security tags. I also had to train the staffs as to the importance of auditing the tagged product for consistency and compliance. Another piece to the training is to ensure every team member knows how to deactivate and remove checkpoint security tags and checkpoint security labels. The final step in training was to instruct all staff members the correct way to approach a customer when the EAS pedestal alarms sound when someone is removing product either knowingly or unknowingly still tagged with RF security labels or rf security tags.

Though the Checkpoint system can not promise to altogether stop shoplifting it was plainly evident when inventory results were reviewed that locations which embraced the checkpoint product wholly had much better overall shrink.

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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How do you say Anti Shoplifting– Physical Security!!

December 11, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Over the years of working in both large and small retailers it was always interesting to me to break down the actual shrink losses past just the dollars and overall percentages. Frequently retailers spend so much time attending to internal theft that they forget that retail theft prevention should be applied to all forms of loss. Smaller business locations seem to be the victims of this tendency. External theft, shoplifting, can be perpetrated a variety of different ways. Regardless of the shoplifting method a business with a Checkpoint security system always has a deterrence effect upon potential shoplifters.

From various post theft interviews I have conducted over the years with shoplifters I have learned that the vast majority of thieves look for the easiest target. They avoid stores with Checkpoint systems. When the potential thief sees the pedestals at the front of the store and the checkpoint security tags attached securely to product they avoid the location like a car thief avoids a car with an alarm and or the “club”. As one suspect stated “Why waste the time when I can go down the street and steal the same product from a company without any means of retail theft prevention?”. I have to admit in all of the companies that I worked for who properly utilized the Checkpoint systems; their shrink percentage breakdown of product categories that were tagged consistently and properly with Checkpoint security tags were always lower than other companies who sold the same product and did not use any anti shoplifting tools.

Small businesses tend to believe that they either can’t afford the Checkpoint security system or that the Checkpoint system will not be cost effective. Many believe that they can handle retail theft prevention “in house” stating that their business is just to small to be on the radar of thieves. This tends to be a costly mistake. Once an inventory count has been conducted; a business owner is left with shrink loss that is compounded by the loss of the sale of the stolen product. By no means is any anti shoplifting tool guaranteed to eliminate external theft. When you buy and employ a Checkpoint system it is important that everyone on the sales team from part timers to management are trained to properly use the checkpoint security tags on specified product, audit all product categories that have been tagged, report and investigate any defeated tags and react correctly when the Checkpoint system alarm has been activated. Physical security using an anti shoplifting tool such as the Checkpoint security system is a must if a business is to prevent external losses via shoplifting.

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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Stop Shoplifters in Their Tracks

December 8, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Utilizing Checkpoint labels will increase your ability to stop shoplifting at your retail location. Checkpoint labels when placed on products offer an added layer of merchandise security. Checkpoint labels have been used across the retail industry to help stop shoplifting. Checkpoint labels and Checkpoint security tags are two of high tech products in the loss prevention industry aimed at preventing shoplifting.

Checkpoint security tags use RF technology in an effort to stop shoplifting. Checkpoint security tags, unlike an RF label, are usually attached to merchandise. A RF label may be affixed to merchandise packaging or integrated into the packaging. A RF label operates in a similar manner as RF security tags they emit a radio frequency that is designed to alarm if it breaks the field of a security pedestal, which reacts when RF labels enters into the radio frequency field.

RF labels and RF security tags have become more and more popular in the retail industry. Many stores have installed the RF frequency pedestal detectors at the entrances to their stores and they utilize both the RF security labels and RF security tags on their merchandise. I have worked in stores that have utilized either the RF security labels or the RF security tags. In some stores I have seen both the RF security labels and the RF security tags being used in shoplifter prevention.

It is important that stores are consistent in their use of RF labels. This consistency occurs when the store commits to ensuring every product in the store has an RF device either attached to it or integrated into the product or product packaging. Shoplifters will be persistent and look for merchandise that is less protected and if they find merchandise that is not protected, they will target that merchandise. I have seen shoplifters steal merchandise simply because it did not have a security tag.

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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Checkpoint: A Partner In Retail Theft Prevention

December 8, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Every year around this time millions of customers head to the stores with their gift lists. Unfortunately, everyone going into the stores is not planning on buying their gifts. Retailers are aware of this issue and have done their best to put anti shoplifting practices into place. These anti shoplifting measures make up an integral part of retailer’s overall retail theft prevention programs. These anti shoplifting measures include using Checkpoint security tags on their merchandise. Checkpoint security tags are used in conjunction with a Checkpoint security system.

Checkpoint systems have been a staple and the centerpiece of many retail theft prevention programs. This is the time of year where retailers are focused on customer service however, they are aware of the potential for theft. Retailers choose to have a reliable partner in the fight against shoplifting. Checkpoint systems have proven to be that reliable partner. A Checkpoint security system saves the retailer thousands in potential losses.

Retailers that utilize the Checkpoint security system along with the Checkpoint security tags know that they have one of the premier products in retail theft prevention. Checkpoint security tags provide dependable merchandise protection. Retailers know that by placing the Checkpoint security tags on their merchandise that they are sending a clear message to anyone contemplating shoplifting from their store.

In my ten plus years in retail loss prevention I have learned that it pays to be proactive in preventing shoplifting. The value of having a reliable partner with the devices and technology needed to maintain an effective retail theft prevention program is immeasurable. Retailers must protect their assets and must do so in a cost effective manner. Checkpoint systems allow retailers and opportunity to manage their cost and protect their assets. It is inconceivable to think of a retailer trying to protect their merchandise by themselves.

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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Soak Up Your Shrink with RF Security Labels

December 4, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

If you own a grocery store, you are probably all too familiar with shoplifters stealing steaks. The theft of meat is one of the leading causes of loss in the Grocery industry. Whether it is a porterhouse or just your standard round roast, thieves target these items for either resale on the black market or just for their weekend bar-b-que.

Well, if this is a problem you are having, we have a solution for you. At Loss Prevention Systems, in our Checkpoint labels division, we offer an RF label that is embedded in a soaker pad. It is an all-in-one solution to your problem. Inside a standard soaker pad, a specially designed RF label is sewn into the fabric of the pad.

With this added level of convenience, you no longer have to add that extra step to the butcher’s duties. Usually when the meat is being packaged and priced, the individuals will then attach RF labels somewhere on the package. Although this doesn’t add much time to the process, there are several things that can go wrong during this step. You always run the risk of the employee forgetting to put the RF security tags on the products or they place the Checkpoint security tags in the wrong place. When I say wrong place, this does not mean that depending on where the RF label is placed, that it won’t alarm when it goes out the door. What I am meaning is that if the RF security labels are sporadically placed throughout the packaging, the cashiers will not know what part of the package needs to cross over the scanner to ensure deactivation of a purchased item. This can cause issues with customers who have purchased items properly having to be inconvenienced when leaving your establishment.

With the soaker pad RF security tags, anyone who can place a soaker pad under a piece of meat has the skill set to help stop shoplifting from occurring in your meat department.

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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Can I get an Anti Shoplifting program for Christmas

December 4, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

If you could ask any security professional what they would like for their business, a proper working Retail theft prevention program would be their first choice. Any security professional tries to put together a proper anti shoplifting program that will secure the company asset and keep their shrink number down. A Checkpoint security system can provide your business with all the protection that your company needs from a Retail theft prevention stance. An Anti shoplifting program consists of various types of devices that can be provided by Checkpoint systems.

A Checkpoint system consists of Checkpoint security tags to place on your merchandise and protect it from theft and also deter anyone from attempting to steal it. Sometimes all you need is some kind of Checkpoint security system in place to send the message that you have an Anti shoplifting program in place and security is taken very seriously in your place of business.

One of the first things that I do when implementing a proper Retail theft prevention program is explain to the employee’s the importance of their participation in making the program work. Employees must be taught all the proper ways to use all the security devices. Using Checkpoint security tags alone can’t protect a company’s assets it’s all revolves around a team effort. Everyone must work together and use all the tools provided by Checkpoint security system.

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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How to increase customer service through retail theft prevention.

December 1, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Many companies start using anti shoplifting and other retail theft prevention tools for the purpose of reducing theft. What you may not have considered is that these tools also increase sales and customer service.

A very prominent anti shoplifting tool is the Checkpoint security system. A Checkpoint security system can have several different components depending on your store. All Checkpoint systems are installed on a custom order basis depending on the needs of the store. One of the components that helps increase sales while also preventing loss are the Checkpoint security tags. Checkpoint security tags are sensor tags that work with your Checkpoint systems door alarm to alert associates of possible theft. Since shoplifters do not like the attention that this system brings they are more likely to leave your product alone and try to steal elsewhere. This means that you have available product on your shelves to service your customers. It’s hard for clients to purchase merchandise when it’s been stolen and you don’t have it available. Thus the reduction in theft also increases sales as you have the product available to meet the needs of you customer.

Another customer service function of retail theft prevention programs is the cameras system that is a part of the Checkpoint security system. Cameras, particularly Public View Monitors, allow customers to know that the on-goings of the store are being recorded. This is a major deterrent to armed robbery and other crime. Many robbers will not rob a store where they can clearly see they are being recorded. It is better for them to take their chances somewhere else. This provides a safer environment for your customers which is a major customer service function.

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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New RF Security Labels…”Clearly” a cut above in RF labels

December 1, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

If you have not looked into the new clear RF labels you are missing out. Clear labels provide a whole new dimension to the RF label world. Checkpoint labels are of the highest quality made to begin with. Cheap knock offs are well…let’s just say this, you get what you pay for. The new clear labels are in an Enhanced Performance (EP) format. This means that they are hotter than any other RF label on the market. Their detection performance is considerably better.

On top of that the clear labels tend to disappear on product packaging. This means that the shoplifter is not as likely to see the label and try to defeat it as they could with any RF security labels. The EP 3210 Clear RF label can be applied directly over the products bar code. The barcode can still be scanned and the label tends to disappear.

The EP 2933 is available as either white or clear. This round RF label in the clear format can blend into the bottom of any small bottle. It is 33mm (1.25”) across.

Checkpoint labels including all clear RF labels have a very aggressive adhesive. They will not dry up and fall off like the knock offs.

All RF security labels are designed to stop shoplifting. But if the label is a poor design it means that you will not stop shoplifting in your store. The RF labels are the ammunition in your war against shoplifters. Make sure your anti-shoplifting weapons are the strongest out there!

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 and how to stop shoplifting contact us at RF label or call 1.770.426.0547

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