A lot of people who have EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) systems are unaware that the direction the RF label is facing will effect how well the RF label is detected. There are three primary ways that RF labels and RF security tags face when they pass through the system.

 The first way is referred to as a front carry. This is where the RF security labels are vertical and parallel to the front of the store. The vertical posts on the antennas primarily detect this carry. Because of how the RF field is created the strongest part is usually around three feet above the floor. As the tag gets higher or lower it will not detect as well as it does in the middle.

 The second carry is a side carry. This is where the RF security tags are vertical and perpendicular to the front of the store. This is usually the strongest of the three carries because both the vertical and horizontal posts are detecting it.

 The third carry is a top carry. The Checkpoint labels, in this carry, are horizontal to the floor as they pass through the RF field. In general, only the horizontal bars are detecting the Checkpoint security tags. This means that the detection will be greatest when the tag is in line with one of the crossbars. With older/cheaper systems you will notice that there is a crossbar at about fifty-two inches and a second one about fourteen inches off the ground. With these systems the top carry is the weakest of the three carries.

 That is why with newer systems you will notice several horizontal bars. The new design of antennas help to alleviate “dead zones” and pockets where a tag can pass through without being detected. If you keep this information in mind when you are tagging your products it will significantly help you stop shoplifting from occurring at your 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.

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As we are headed into the season change from summer to fall many retailers are already getting their new lines of products.  Whether you sell clothes, hunting gear or groceries you know that the new season brings about new reasons to shop.  FYI, it also brings on new reasons to steal as well.  In order to stop shoplifting of your new product I recommend using RF security tags and RF security labels.

 RF security tags and RF security labels are what you may commonly know as sensor tags.  But these aren’t just your run of the mill sensor tags.  Checkpoint security tags and Checkpoint labels work on an RF frequency that can be tuned specific for your store.  The reason this is important is that many of the older and lower quality EAS programs have problems with any electronic device causing false alarms.  How many times have you heard that a cell phone or keyless entry has triggered a false alarm?  The newer technology used with RF labels and tags is designed to prevent these false alarms.

 You want to consider this for several reasons.  One, it is less wearing on your associates and customers if the alarm is not going off all day due to false alarms.  Two, your deterrent effect (which is what will actually stop shoplifting) is reduced when you can’t distinguish between false alarms and actual alarms.  Checkpoint labels and Checkpoint security tags are some of the best in the business and will go a long way toward helping you protect you merchandise.

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

 

Where I work, Checkpoint security tags play an important role in not only helping us stop shoplifting, but also in providing awesome customer service. The Checkpoint labels serve as a visual deterrent for would-be thieves but the use of the tags also lets our customers know we care about keeping prices low for them and are dedicated to work to stop shoplifting in our store.

 My store team uses soft RF security labels on smaller merchandise that is frequently stolen or new items that are high dollar that we think might be a potential target item for thieves. Using soft RF security labels on these products gives us a lot of flexibility as we can change where we use the tags to get the most out of our investment. As we notice theft trends change, we can easily adapt by placing tags on different merchandise.

 We also use had RF security tags on our clothing merchandise and items like purses and comforters. We have to be very diligent in training our associates to take them off since they aren’t deactivated at point of sale like the RF labels are. Our cashiers do a great job with this which keeps our customers happy because they don’t have to come back and have tags removed before they can wear the merchandise like often happens at other retailers.

 Considering using Checkpoint labels in your 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

Your Checkpoint security tags protect your merchandise 24/7. They don’t call in or take a vacation. A properly used system will dramatically drop your shoplifting losses. But what else can your Checkpoint security tags be used for?

 How about controlling store use items such as tools and equipment? You could place RF security labels on these items that would alert you if they were being removed from the store. We know that people will steal anything that in not nailed down this includes store property. This could also include pricing guns and any other merchandise labeling equipment.

 Do not forget office equipment and supplies that may have a tendency to walk away with either customers or employees.

 You can also protect smaller items such as keys. Attach RF security tags to customer restroom keys. That way if the customer simply forgets to return them you will know. Store staff keys could also be tagged with RF security tags. This is not an issue of theft but just forgetting to put them back before going home. Have you ever come in one morning and the person who closed took the keys home by accident?

 Documents and paperwork that are not to leave the store can also be protected with Checkpoint labels. Again it is probably not an issue of someone stealing it. You just do not want it to leave the store.

Rental equipment or items should also be protected with RF security tags or RF labels until they have been properly rented and the customer is then authorized to remove them.

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 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

There is no one answer to stop shoplifting in retail stores.  Most true solutions involve several components.  One central component necessary in all good models is the use of RF security labels and RF security tags.  RF labels and RF security tags work on a Radio Frequency.  They are sensor tags that you can apply to your product and they will set off an alarm at the door if the tag has not been removed or deactivated.

 Many think that tags and labels are the same, but there actually is a difference.  Checkpoint security tags are hard tags that attach to product.  You will generally use the Checkpoint security tags for clothing and other soft lines products.  You can use lanyards to attach Checkpoint security tags to non-clothing items.  Checkpoint labels are what we refer to as soft tags. 

 Checkpoint labels come in several shapes and designs.  The traditional fashion is an adhesive sticker that you can put on boxed product or hid in non-boxed product.  By hiding, I mean putting the RF label somewhere inside the product.  Example: For wallets you can put a RF label on one of the advertisement cards inside.  This way if the thief takes the wallet from the box and puts it in their pocket or purse it is still protected by the RF label.  Checkpoint labels also can be sewn into clothing.  They are less noticeable and not as likely to be removed by would be shoplifters.

 Whatever solution you use to stop shoplifting I urge you to make RF security tags and RF security labels a part of that solution.

 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 tags, RF security labels and how to stop shoplifting contact us at RF label or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia