There have been many a company (and unfortunately there will be more) who have been forced out of business due to theft and poor operational controls.  Most recent surveys concerning retail theft all have similar results.  Overall most retailers can attribute theft to account for roughly 70-85% of their overall shrink.  To this end we must all make retail theft prevention a vital part of our business strategy if we are going to survive trying economic times.

One of the starting places for retail theft prevention is the utilization of anti shoplifting devices in an effort to prevent theft.  While catching shoplifters is the most obvious way of reducing theft, it is limited in scope.  Out of 10 thefts in a day the store would be lucky to catch just one of the thieves.  A much more broad reaching solution is to use an anti shoplifting EAS system.  The Checkpoint Security System is a great solution.  The Checkpoint Security System is cost efficient and quality assured.  One word of caution is to ensure you utilize an authorized dealer to purchase and install you Checkpoint Security System.  I know of several stores that purchased through an unauthorized source and while the cost was less they ended up with refurbished and non-working equipment.  In the long run it is always wiser to use authorized vendors to ensure you get what you pay for.

One of the principle components of Checkpoint systems is Checkpoint security tags.  Checkpoint security tags come in a variety of sizes shapes and applications so you can customize a solution for your specific business.  Checkpoint systems work on a dedicated RF frequency so you don’t have to worry about false alarms from other retailers EAS systems.  Overall I find Checkpoint systems to be a leader in the anti shoplifting industry and rely on their products to protect my business daily.

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There are many types of retailers in the market place today, but one that gets hit perhaps the hardest is soft line retailers.  Clothes represent one of the largest segments of retail so it stands to reason that it is significantly impacted by theft.  In order to incorporate retail theft prevention into the business plan, stores must utilize anti shoplifting systems to help fight the theft epidemic.

There are many different anti shoplifting systems on the market all aimed at assisting stores in their retail theft prevention plight.  One solution that I recommend is the Checkpoint Security System.  A Checkpoint Security System is a good choice for several reasons.  For one, Checkpoint systems are reliable.  Like any investment in your business you expect longevity in your systems.  Checkpoint systems have stood the test of time for many retailers so I am confident they will for your business as well.  A second reason to use Checkpoint systems is that they are always evolving with the times.  Checkpoint understands that technology does not stand still and they constantly work to provide solutions that work for today and tomorrow.

The Checkpoint security tags are a perfect example of this last concept.  We are all aware of the old sensor tags that utilize a pin and a label to puncture the clothes and make the alarm sound.  This is a great system and one that still works today, but the Checkpoint systems technology goes far beyond this basic concept.  You can now have Checkpoint security tags woven into the clothes.  You can get Checkpoint security tags that have ink packets to prevent tampering.  You can even get adhesive Checkpoint security tags to put on all your boxed product.  The options are endless and the retail theft prevention tangible.  All you have to do try it.

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Anti shoplifting as a strategy, as an achievable goal or is it a “wishy washy” flight of the fancy? When you have a business that sells product that a wide demographic desires then you have merchandise that numerous thieves will crave. The decision a small business has to make is whether or not Loss Prevention is a major concern. Unfortunately many small businesses do not consider anti shoplifting measures to be a priority when then first open their doors.

Larger businesses have gone through and understand the process of incurring shrink via shoplifting.  Retail theft prevention should be a major consideration before the doors ever open to any business otherwise product will be lost needlessly. I always enjoyed working for a company that utilized the Checkpoint security system. When a checkpoint system has been purchased and implemented correctly it allows business owners to concentrate on sales vs. losses.

Having the Checkpoint security system also allowed Loss Prevention departments to concentrate on other areas of loss thus offering the capability to reduce overall shrink further. Checkpoint security tags are the beacons that have always shone brightly to thieves. Whether it is a hard clothing checkpoint security tag or a soft sticker checkpoint security tag, thieves know at that moment when they see product tagged properly and consistently it is time to find another retailer who does not employ that type of retail theft prevention. Shoplifters are looking for product that they can stuff into bags, strollers, backpacks and on their person. They realize when they see a checkpoint system in the store that methods of concealment are useless because the checkpoint security tags will set off the system if they attempt to leave the premises. This not an ideal situation for a potential thief, most of the time they will move on to easier targets.

It is very important however that the suspect, when casing a business with a checkpoint security system, observes that the checkpoint alarm when activated is being reacted to in a proper manner. They must also see consistent and proper tagging of merchandise. Any holes that are apparent will reduce the capability of the checkpoint system to be effective. Anti shoplifting is only attainable when Retail theft prevention is the foundation to your Loss Prevention strategy.

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The holidays are upon us.  We can look forward to presents and family time.  As retailers we look forward to a great fourth quarter of increased sales and hopefully a nice fat bonus.  What can dampen this spirit of joy and merriment is theft.  Theft often makes us mad.  It dampens morale in the store.  It cuts into profits and sales (which directly cuts into that bonus we all want at the first of the year).  In order to prevent theft there are a few things we need on our Santa list.

Anti shoplifting devices are a must.  If we are truly going to experience retail theft prevention then we start with anti shoplifting devices.  Checkpoint systems is a great maker of EAS products.  The Checkpoint security tags are some of the more reliable and affordable tags on the market.  Checkpoint security tags are also known to shoplifters.  Shoplifters see Checkpoint security tags and will often leave the product alone and go steal elsewhere (which is exactly what we want).

Another option from Checkpoint systems are cameras.  Public view monitors are great at deterring both theft and robbery.  When potential criminals see that their activity is being recorded then they are much less likely to commit the crime as they know the police will have an easy case.  Covert cameras are also great for keeping an eye on associates, but since retail theft prevention is what we are after I like to let everyone see that we have video.

Finally, a Checkpoint security system is in order.  A Checkpoint security system will help protect your business when you are away.  We all want to be able to enjoy taking time off at the holidays and it’s nice to be able to relax knowing the store is in good hands.

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Leather items are expensive and heavily sought after by thieves. This is especially true at the retail store I work at. The high price tag equates to a higher resell value for those who want those items for free. That is why we always ensure we place Checkpoint security tags on those pricey leather jackets. The Checkpoint security system is an indispensable resource for keeping those items on the shelf. Without retail theft protection, thieves think it’ll be worth the risk of getting caught if they can get away with $200 jacket and that can severely hurt your business’s profits.

In my experience, the Checkpoint security tags by Checkpoint systems are an excellent fit for any heavier jackets especially with the winter months fast approaching. The security tags create a statement, telling potential thieves that this store is anti shoplifting.

The Checkpoint security tags are tough, too. Not only does the size of the tag allow for easy access for the customer, but the security tag material is not easily tampered with. Shoplifters are familiar with retail theft protection and they know the time spent attempting to disrupt the Checkpoint security system only increases the risk of getting caught. That risk is not worth the reward, so next time the shoplifter will choose the store without retail theft protection. Don’t be the store that’s not protected. Make it tough on the shoplifters and force them to go somewhere else.

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It’s that time of year again!  The holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and retailers are scrambling to make preparations.  They are ordering new merchandise, hiring seasonal staff and hanging colorful lights throughout the store.  The holidays feel truly magical at times!

Many consumers have put a little extra cash aside to purchase the perfect gift for close friends, family and co-workers. As a result, there is always a sales increase in November and December. Unfortunitally the busy holiday shopping season is also the busy holiday shoplifting season so being anti shoplifting must be a priority.

A major retailer I once worked for saw a 100% increase in shoplifting incidents during the last quarter of the year.  Retail theft prevention was always a priority but we really had to work extra hard to protect profits over the holidays.  Shoplifiters love a busy store because it gives them a greater sense of security.

Having a checkpoint security system in place was a great tool to support our anti shoplifting program.  Retail theft prevention is without a doubt a challenge for any retailer during the holidays and checkpoint security systems were used to track our trendiest items on display.

We simply placed checkpoint security tags on the merchandise and the tags would be removed by a customer service associate at the point of sale.  If the checkpoint security tag was not removed and a shoplifter attempted to leave the store with unprocessed merchandise, the door alarms would alert our staff.

If you are ready to make retail theft prevention a priority this holiday season you should consider a checkpoint security system.  Checkpoint security tags by checkpoint systems helped us deter opportunists that prey on busy stores and were the pillar of our anti shoplifting program.

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Over the years I have worked for a long list of retailers as a loss prevention investigator.  We spent hours conducting investigations to apprehend shoplifters and dishonest employees for a wide variety of theft related crimes.  The number one lesson I learned during this period was that anti shoplifting initiatives only work if you focus on retail theft prevention.  The keyword here is PREVENTION!

Shoplifting is going to happen… it is an unfortunate part of being in the retail business.  We spent thousands of dollars to hire and train people to watch the cameras and physically detain shoplifters.  In the end I’m absolutely certain that the key to retail theft prevention is deterrence through the use of anti shoplifting devices.

I worked for a small company that did not have a checkpoint security system in place and it was overrun with shoplifters daily.  I affectionately referred to this store as “Little Bagdad” because it felt like we were constantly at war trying to keep merchandise in the store.

When the year end shortage numbers rolled out we were appalled by the losses that we incurred despite our efforts.  It was decided that we need to implement a checkpoint security system to help mitigate our losses.

This sent a clear message that retail theft prevention was taken seriously.

 Checkpoint security tags were placed on all of our merchandise and checkpoint systems were installed on the doors.  Once the checkpoint security tags were in place we started to see an increase in the number of items left in our fitting rooms because the shoplifters couldn’t remove the anti shoplifting devices.

We converted our staff from investigators to visual door guards that respond when the checkpoint security system alerted our staff that a security tag was on the merchandise. Instead of using force to apprehend shoplifters and scare customers out of the store we used great customer service to enhance our sales through deterrence.

Checkpoint systems were a great investment!

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Over the years of working in both large and small retailers it was always interesting to me to break down the actual shrink losses past just the dollars and overall percentages. Frequently retailers spend so much time attending to internal theft that they forget that retail theft prevention should be applied to all forms of loss. Smaller business locations seem to be the victims of this tendency. External theft, shoplifting, can be perpetrated a variety of different ways. Regardless of the shoplifting method a business with a Checkpoint security system always has a deterrence effect upon potential shoplifters.

From various post theft interviews I have conducted over the years with shoplifters I have learned that the vast majority of thieves look for the easiest target. They avoid stores with Checkpoint systems. When the potential thief sees the pedestals at the front of the store and the checkpoint security tags attached securely to product they avoid the location like a car thief avoids a car with an alarm and or the “club”. As one suspect stated “Why waste the time when I can go down the street and steal the same product from a company without any means of retail theft prevention?”. I have to admit in all of the companies that I worked for who properly utilized the Checkpoint systems; their shrink percentage breakdown of product categories that were tagged consistently and properly with Checkpoint security tags were always lower than other companies who sold the same product and did not use any anti shoplifting tools.

Small businesses tend to believe that they either can’t afford the Checkpoint security system or that the Checkpoint system will not be cost effective. Many believe that they can handle retail theft prevention “in house” stating that their business is just to small to be on the radar of thieves. This tends to be a costly mistake. Once an inventory count has been conducted; a business owner is left with shrink loss that is compounded by the loss of the sale of the stolen product. By no means is any anti shoplifting tool guaranteed to eliminate external theft. When you buy and employ a Checkpoint system it is important that everyone on the sales team from part timers to management are trained to properly use the checkpoint security tags on specified product, audit all product categories that have been tagged, report and investigate any defeated tags and react correctly when the Checkpoint system alarm has been activated.  Physical security using an anti shoplifting tool such as the Checkpoint security system is a must if a business is to prevent external losses via shoplifting.

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Every year around this time millions of customers head to the stores with their gift lists.  Unfortunately, everyone going into the stores is not planning on buying their gifts.  Retailers are aware of this issue and have done their best to put anti shoplifting practices into place.  These anti shoplifting measures make up an integral part of retailer’s overall retail theft prevention programs.  These anti shoplifting measures include using Checkpoint security tags on their merchandise.  Checkpoint security tags are used in conjunction with a Checkpoint security system.

Checkpoint systems have been a staple and the centerpiece of many retail theft prevention programs.  This is the time of year where retailers are focused on customer service however, they are aware of the potential for theft.  Retailers choose to have a reliable partner in the fight against shoplifting.  Checkpoint systems have proven to be that reliable partner.  A Checkpoint security system saves the retailer thousands in potential losses.

Retailers that utilize the Checkpoint security system along with the Checkpoint security tags know that they have one of the premier products in retail theft prevention.   Checkpoint security tags provide dependable merchandise protection.  Retailers know that by placing the Checkpoint security tags on their merchandise that they are sending a clear message to anyone contemplating shoplifting from their store.

In my ten plus years in retail loss prevention I have learned that it pays to be proactive in preventing shoplifting.  The value of having a reliable partner with the devices and technology needed to maintain an effective retail theft prevention program is immeasurable.  Retailers must protect their assets and must do so in a cost effective manner. Checkpoint systems allow retailers and opportunity to manage their cost and protect their assets.  It is inconceivable to think of a retailer trying to protect their merchandise by themselves.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.

For more information on Anti Shoplifting , Checkpoint Security System or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547