Being proactive, boosting profits and impacting shoplifting

Shoplifting is a relatively old process. For years, retailers have been dealing with the act of shoplifting. This form of retail theft can seriously impact a business, and if left unchallenged, can ruin business.

There are many ways to counter shoplifting, but for this example I’ll use retail anti theft devices as my topic. Retail anti theft devices are a common way retailers protect their merchandise. These devices can be very useful, especially when developing shrink action plans.

A business I worked for wasn’t so completely sold on the benefits of using retail anti theft devices and saw no return on the investment. However, this store was not in-tune with the losses occurring. Shoplifting was an everyday occurrence. There was nothing available to deter theft. Management was more concerned with trying to stock the shelves than paying attention to his associates and customers. As a result, he was underwater.

Loss Prevention Consultants were hired to assess the business. Immediately, the loss prevention consultants recommended retail anti theft devices . The store had a Checkpoint Security system installed. Checkpoint Security systems have been around for many years, and provide a great deterrence to shoplifting. These Checkpoint Security systems work when a tag alarm, affixed to product, is passed through the system.

As an example, a store places Checkpoint tags on a particular line of product. A shoplifter conceals this product and exits the store passing through the Checkpoint Security system . “ALARM!”  An audible alarm is sounded.  This is beneficial in many ways, but most importantly it can dramatically reduce instances of shoplifting and is considered a leader in anti shoplifting .

Checkpoint tags are quickly and easily affixed to merchandise by store associates and if used right, can help protect whatever item it may be stuck to. Typically, Checkpoint tags are small squares tag placed in a conspicuous place on packaging. As an amateur shoplifter looks at the merchandise, he’ll either decide not to take it because of the inconvenience the Checkpoint Security system will offer, or he’ll attempt to remove the Checkpoint labels . Either way, this will interrupt the process of a quick or easy “in and out” shoplifters prefer.

For more information about retail anti theft devices , anti shoplifting , checkpoint labels or checkpoint tags visit us at checkpoint security systems shoplifting or call 1.770.426.0547