Bars And Grocery Store Businesses Aren’t The Only Establishments That Can Benefit From Using Bottle Locks: Part 2

In part 1 of this two part series I mentioned that I was surprised when I looked at a government website that listed a lengthy list of venues and businesses that sell alcoholic beverages, some beer only and others any number of spirits and/or wines. I discussed the businesses that one would expect to see selling wines and spirits, mainly, bars, clubs, grocery stores and package stores or state stores. I also reviewed how bottle locks, if used in these establishments could improve in-stocks, sales and profitability. As promised, in part 2,  I am going to cover the not-so-obvious locations that may sell alcohol and could also benefit from the use of liquor bottle security.

As a reminder I just want to clarify for some who may have missed part 1 or are new to liquor bottle security, just what it is I am talking about. Liquor bottle security may sound like something a parent of teenagers is concerned with, like how to lock the liquor cabinet and keep the kids out. Well, in a manner of speaking, that is sort of what we are discussing. Bottle locks are a type of bottle security, but better than the family cabinet. A bottle lock is a locking cap that fits over a manufacturer’s lid or top. The lock is placed over the top and locks together preventing someone from being able to get to a bottle lid in order to open it. They are able to activate electronic article surveillance (EAS) antenna alarms if carried near or through the antennas. Some locks will even alarm if tampered with should someone attempt to break it off. Most thieves don’t want the hassle associated with trying to steal a protected product and if they are lucky enough to get it out of a business they don’t want to have to fight to get at the merchandise.  

So, without further delay, here is a list from the governments’ Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau website listing businesses I had not thought of as being sellers of alcohol products:

• Airlines                                                                            

• Airport lounges

• Amusement Parks

• Bed and Breakfast Inns

• Bingo Halls

• Boats (Pleasure)

• Bowling Alleys

• Casinos

• Catering Services

• Concession Stands

• Drug Stores

• Florist Services

• Fraternal Organizations

• Fundraising Organizations

• Gift Basket Dealers

• Golf Courses

• Grills

• Hospitals

• Hotels

• Inns

• Leagues

• Limousine Services

• Lodges

• Lunch Wagons

• Military Installations

• Pool Halls

• Race Tracks

• Recreation Centers

• Snack Bars

• Stadiums

• Trains

• Wine and Cheese (sellers)

What a list!  If any of these places sell wines or spirits, they can use bottle locks to minimize the risk of loss due to customer OR employee theft.  

You may be thinking to yourself, “I own a limousine service and I include a bottle of wine as a part of one of my packages. So if a client purchases a bottle of wine from me, how does a bottle lock benefit me?” The bottle lock in this case may not be to keep your client out of your supply, but rather, it may keep out potential dishonest employees. How many of your employees may have access to your wine cooler or cellar? By using locks in this situation you might not need to be as concerned about whether you left your cellar unlocked when you left for the day. Think about  a stadium where you might have employees under the age of 21 at a counter that serves alcohol. Wouldn’t you feel better knowing that any alcohol bottles are secured with liquor bottle security such as Alpha bottle locks preventing under age workers from gaining access that could lead to trouble for you?

Liquor bottle security clearly prevents theft and may even prevent or limit business liability.  Both of these can affect the bottom line for a company. Why not take a closer look and see if Alpha Security may be able to help you reduce risk and improve profits.

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