A Better Way To Stop Shoplifting

I was out shopping recently and it didn’t take long for me to get irritated.  It wasn’t the crowds, the prices, or the customer service. It was the signs. Smile, you’re on camera!, We are watching you!, and other obnoxious little printed and handwritten messages were hung all over the place. Like the song says: Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs! Folks, here’s the deal: If you want to stop shoplifting, you have to get past these. If you’re paying someone to sit and watch cameras, you are wasting valuable payroll and labor. The solution to preventing external theft is so much simpler. Here’s a guide for some of the electronic article surveillance tools you could be utilizing to secure your store’s valuable inventory. 

Start with Checkpoint Systems. There are many options for which system best fits your needs.  Here are just a few of those offered:

1. Classic Street System- Plastic and alloy pedestals, available in select different colors, advertising panels so you can customize with marketing materials if desired.
2. Classic N10 System- Wall mounted, perfect for smaller spaces like convenience stores, offices, etc.
3. F10 Floor System- Blends in to store design, invisible to customer, withstands heavy loads, flooring can be installed over.
4. Evolve Series- Sleek, see-through design for upscale atmosphere, enhanced with technology like people counting, connects with high speed internet for remote service

Get the tools you need to work with Checkpoint Systems. Depending on what you’re selling, you can choose from a huge variety of gadgets that will activate the alarm if there is a theft attempt. Let’s start with the basics and build from there:

1. Checkpoint Labels– These super versatile labels can be used on almost anything you sell. You can choose from many shapes, sizes and colors. They can be sewn into a garment or hidden pocket, or they can be adhered to the package. They are also available in a food-safe option for high priced meats and other commonly stolen grocery items. (Footnote: you will also need to purchase a deactivation pad if you choose to employ Checkpoint Labels.
2. Checkpoint Hard Tags– These are the ones that give thieves nightmares. They pin right onto clothing, shoes, handbags, and almost any accessory you can think of. If you would rather not attach them with pins, many of these can be attached via lanyard instead. They can protect sports equipment, electronics, and much, much more. (Footnote: you will also need to purchase a detacher to remove these. They are one hundred percent reusable! Checkpoint Hard Tags can be attached and detached quickly and easily.)

Checkpoint Systems means you invest in these products and the tools do the work for you. They deter theft starting right at the front door because shoplifters know you mean business when they see the labels and hard tags being used. And when you have those that want to test it and try to steal, you will be immediately made aware of the situation.  You don’t have to find an empty shelf later. If you’re still not convinced, look at who else is utilizing Checkpoint Systems. Check around your community and see what your competitors are using. Check reviews on the products mentioned above and give us a call. The biggest challenge you may have is to put down your sharpie, put away your paper, and give those signs a rest. 

For more information on the many advantages of Checkpoint Systems, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547