Beauty Out The Door

Just like in big box stores, small businesses need to protect their inventory from shoplifters.  Without the bulk buying power of a large chain, it is even more dire to protect your profit margin.  The truth is though, it is just as important when you are dealing in used as well as new clothing.  Many of today’s trendy thrift stores and consignment shops offer high end brands at lower than retail prices.   Clothing Security is still important in this setting, if not more.  A Checkpoint System could quickly stop your merchandise from walking out the door unpaid.   

In a consignment setting, you are sharing the profit for the sale with the owner of the clothing.  If you haven’t got any Clothing Security measures put in place, you are risking more than losing the garment to a thief.  You lose the money you would have earned, plus you will likely lose the return business of that seller if they find out your store is a regular victim of theft.  

Several small businesses have opened up shops in our small downtown area, in the old brick buildings, doors opening right onto the sidewalks.  There is a decent amount of cars and pedestrians most times of the day.  One store in particular is a specialty boutique.  The offer manicures and other spa services, plus they sell purses, scarves, some jewelry, and a few high end dresses.  As I was driving by this morning I saw the cutest purse in the window, next to a table full of jewelry.  This is all right inside the front door, not actually up in the big display window.  Potentially, a person could open the front door, grab up a big armful of items, and either run for it or jump into a waiting car.  If the owners noticed this hypothetical theft when it actually happened, I would be surprised.  The more likely scenario is that they would see the empty table after it was much too late.  Clothing Security is obviously not high up on this store’s priority list.

There are different ways to attach Checkpoint Tags to garments, purses and other accessories, and even jewelry.  As you have probably seen in many cases, the tags can be attached directly to the clothing in obvious places like the price tag, or even sewn into a hidden pocket.  The same process can be used for purses, and there are specially designed tags for jewelry.  Alpha products are compatible with the Checkpoint System as well, so there are many options to choose from if your business decides to go with those instead of labels.  Many Alpha products can be attached via lanyard, so the methods for protection are exponential.  Even in a setting where a store is dealing in used clothing, trends come and go, but so do shoplifters.  All the signs in the world threatening prosecution will not stop a determined thief.  Real Clothing Security tools are paramount in stopping you inventory from disappearing.

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