Retail theft prevention and the use of security and protection products.

December 17, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Retail theft prevention should be in the forefront of the minds of any retailer. However, there are still a few out there that haven’t yet bought into the fact that retail anti theft devices will help stop shoplifting .

Shoplifters are an everyday occurrence in every retailer, regardless of others opinions, shoplifting happens everywhere, everyday. Managers I have worked with in the past seem to think that because of their products, demographics, employees, and many other poor reasons, they don’t have issues with shoplifting. Yet looking at their business they have highly desirable and merchandise with a high resale value, most certainly puts them in position to suffer severe losses due to shoplifting.

At least one of these businesses I’ve worked with had to learn this reality the hard way. They almost refused to believe shoplifting was happening in their stores. They didn’t believe in retail anti theft devices , and/or any other form to help prevent and stop shoplifting .

Retail theft prevention is relatively simple to understand. You have a business; you don’t want theft or losses. Many of the retail anti theft devices on the market don’t meet the necessary standards to truly impact and prevent shoplifting. Checkpoint security systems installed in many of my stores, provide the means to help control losses and helps prevent future occurrences. Checkpoint security systems , when used properly, will help prevent shoplifting and will boost store profits.

Stores with Checkpoint security systems have shown a dramatic decrease in the amount of shoplifting incidents and have proven to management that shoplifting is occurring and Checkpoint security systems are helping to prevent shoplifting and stop shoplifting . Shoplifters want privacy. They want to get the merchandise they need or want, and get out of the store undetected. checkpoint security systems take away the privacy of the shoplifter.

If retail theft prevention is part of your business strategy, look at retail anti theft devices and a checkpoint security system .

For more information about a checkpoint security system , retail theft prevention , retail anti theft devices or to stop shoplifting visit us at anti shoplifting or call us 1.770.426.0547

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Anti Shoplifting wave hits the retail world

December 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment

As if an anti shoplifting wave needs to hit any retailer. If a retailer is waiting to experience shoplifting to engage in anti shoplifting efforts, he’ll close his business first.

Anti shoplifting is a large part of the retail world. Every day, managers and business owners walk their stores and shops wondering if they are doing enough to protect their assets and boost their profits. Are they making any impact? That’s hard to say. Loss Prevention Consultants specialize in overseeing a business and making the necessary recommendation to help a retailer protect them, and encourage sales growth.

A manager/owner I once worked with was under the impression that his shop(s) was not experiencing shoplifting and if it was happening, it was minimal. He sold high end beauty products and believed that since his stores were in a “higher income” area, he wouldn’t suffer from shoplifters.

True, he may not have the same amount of shoplifters, but he will experience shoplifting and with the product he sells, one or two shoplifters could really hurt his business. After a long discussion, and me showing him several instances of shoplifting at surrounding stores and shops, he decided to install a Checkpoint Security system . As I told the manager, a Checkpoint Security system would provide a better sense of security in his store and would truly protect his profits and encourage better customer service. The day of final installation, 3 shoplifters were identified as they drop or threw merchandise as they fled the store. They merchandise dropped was worth several hundred dollars from each shoplifter. The Checkpoint Security system deterred the shoplifters by taking away their privacy.

Now, and since the installation, the store has increased their profits because merchandise is in the store and available for purchase. Anti shoplifting is any everyday task for this manager and his store team.

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

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Checkpoint Security Systems and the positive impact on boosting profits

December 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Many companies know the true benefits of Checkpoint Security systems . A few years ago I was working for a Sporting goods retailer that carried a new line of apparel. This apparel line was very desirable and immediately the store experienced high shrink.

The store management was looking for solutions on how to protect his merchandise, ultimately protecting his profits. He searched around for various retail anti theft devices and was directed back to Checkpoint Security systems after advice from a more experienced manager at a different retailer.

Now, Im no salesman but Checkpoint Security systems that I’ve worked with have proven worthy. As another example, I oversaw a small chain of drug stores loss prevention program. Several of these stores had no Checkpoint systems and were experiencing a large amount of theft. Shoplifters quickly identified these stores as an easy target and went to town. They needed a solution, and fast. One of our senior managers had experience with Checkpoint Systems and immediately recommended their installation. After the first day of installation, the store saw a dramatic decrease in the amount of shoplifters that simply walked into their stores and walked out with merchandise, an investment that is sure to help safeguard their profits.

Many of the retailers I’ve worked with over my career hesitated at the thought of installing Checkpoint Security systems in their stores. Much of the concern circled around the appearance and whether or not the system would “look good” in their stores. That all went away after the many instances of shoplifts and grab and runs.

I love to hear the stories from my loss prevention agents when shoplifters activate the Checkpoint Security system , drop merchandise and run. These are an investment I could never conceive doing business without.

For more information about retail anti theft devices , retail theft prevention , checkpoint security systems or  anti shoplifting contact us at stop shoplifting or call 1.770.426.0547

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Scaring away the bad guy with Checkpoint Security Systems

December 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Stop Shoplifting ?  That’s easier said than done, but you can definitely make an impact on shoplifting and other losses that your business may be experiencing by utilizing retail anti theft devices .

One worthwhile option to consider is Checkpoint Security systems .  Checkpoint labels are proven to reduce and deter shoplifting in a business. Shoplifters hate attention, so it is your job as a business owner to provide that attention, the best you can, to every shoplifter that chooses to enter your business.  To have it any other way means that your potential profits are walking out your door, along with the merchandise that you paid for.

When a shoplifter is choosing a business from which to steal, they will choose the unprotected business over one that provides good customer service and has retail anti theft devices .  That is just common sense – and yes, some shoplifters do have some.  Shoplifters also seek out the merchandise that they desire, but do not want to pay for.  If your merchandise is desirable, then it appeals to shoplifters as well.  Protect it with Checkpoint Security systems .

Retail theft prevention continues to change just as time and technology do.  Stay up to date with the best anti shoplifting products that you can acquire.  Investing in loss prevention and asset protection for your business creates what every business wants to acquire – profit, and more of it.

For more information about retail anti theft devices ,  checkpoint security systems , anti shoplifting , checkpoint labels or retail theft prevention contact us at stop shoplifting or call 1.770.426.0547.

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Retail anti theft devices and positive profits

December 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment

In a world with retail anti theft devices aplenty, I wanna share with you a couple of examples of Checkpoint Security systems I’ve used.

As a loss prevention professional, my job is to ensure I am supporting the profitability of the stores and company I am working for. This includes advising executive management on the different tools necessary to combat shrink or theft and loss. Specifically, I always advise on using Checkpoint Security systems .

One day I was walking a store on a standard visit. The manager was telling me about a group of guys that he believes were “casing” his store. Sure enough, not 15 minutes into the walk, he points out one of the guys.

The “lookout” was inspecting merchandise, looking at the checkpoint labels affixed to the product. I called to the loss prevention agent working the store and had him review the suspect on camera. As we made our way to the office, the loss prevention agent had observed the suspect repeatedly attempt to remove the checkpoint labels . We watched the suspect move to the next section of merchandise to an item that used Checkpoint security tags . He was obviously puzzled. He pulled out his cellphone and made a call. Whoever he was speaking with got an ear full about the Checkpoint Security system devices on the merchandise. Irate, he threw the merchandise in the aisle and left the store.

This was one of many examples of the benefits to having a Checkpoint Security system a store. This suspect saw that he and his crew couldn’t easily get merchandise out of the store without being noticed. Shoplifting is an easy crime when the shoplifter goes unnoticed, but interrupt their privacy and almost immediately you protect your profits. As retail anti theft devices Checkpoint security tags and checkpoint labels take away that privacy!

Checkpoint Security systems are a standard feature in my company and as a professional, advise any and all Retailers to do the same.

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

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Checkpoint tags strong tool for retail theft prevention

December 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Many retailers have discovered that checkpoint tags are great tools for retail theft prevention.  These retail anti theft devices are part of the Checkpoint Systems product line designed to give retailers control over losses, boosting sales and profits.

Checkpoint systems also owns Alpha High Theft Security products which manufactures many  retail anti theft devices focusing on items that may be tougher to secure or are especially targeted theft items such as razors, baby formula, CD & DVD items, hand bags, shoes, belts, accessories, cologne, health & beauty items, drug products, eye wear and more.

Clothing boutiques are a prime target for the professional shoplifter who steals to re sell.  Note to boutique owners: these shoplifters are likely among those who you think are your best repeat customers.  They always go back where the pickins are easy.  They blend in and look like your best customers and they buy things.  In the meanwhile they clean you out.

Using checkpoint tags for retail theft prevention works in a few ways.  It will stop the impulsive and amateur shoplifter from even attempting theft.  Once they see the presence of a checkpoint security system they will likely not enter or walk right back out.  This is a strong deterrent that will send 85% of the shoplifters on to unprotected stores.

The professional shoplifters may attempt theft anyway.  If they are slowed down enough they will not come back.  Using genuine checkpoint tags or the Alpha tags will slow them down and prevent retail theft.  The manufacturing of these products is much better than the cheap Asian copies that are available all over the Internet…and you have to watch closely to avoid those.  The copies are often advertised as ” checkpoint tags ”  but the fine print will reveal they are not genuine checkpoint tags manufactured by checkpoint systems.

The genuine checkpoint tags have much more sophisticated materials and technology which means they perform better than any other tags in every way.

For more info visit:  checkpoint tags 

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Investing in Checkpoint Security Systems for an increase of profit

December 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment

In a market with many options for retail anti theft devices , a business owner must do his or her homework in order to make the best selection that is appropriate for their business. Checkpoint Security systems are an option that pays off – in increased profits and reduced shrink.

Increased sales and profits are what every business owner is after.  A solution to theft is checkpoint tags , so that the potential loss incurred can be turned around into profit.  Doesn’t that sound like a great solution?
Profit just does not occur without considering retail theft prevention .

Profit is what every business needs to survive…so that is where the focus must lay. Retail anti theft devices must be utilized to maximize profits and reduce what takes profits from your store.

Checkpoint security tags can be used to help prevent theft in your store.  By simply implementing anti shoplifting techniques, your merchandise is more protected.  This means that it is available for your honest customers to purchase. Checkpoint labels activate EAS alarms if they are taken out of your doors without being purchased.  Alarms sounding at the doors are not what a shoplifter wants to encounter…

Shoplifters do not want attention when trying to steal your merchandise.  So give them all the attention that you can – in the form of a checkpoint security system . Remember prevention is the best anti shoplifting tool to stop shoplifting !

For more information about checkpoint security systems , checkpoint tags , checkpoint security tags , anti shoplifting , checkpoint labels or Checkpoint security system contact us at retail anti theft devices or call 1.770.426.256.

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Checkpoint Systems ROI can be immediate, usually in a few months

November 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The ROI of installing checkpoint systems for retail theft prevention is dramatic over time and better yet is realized very quickly.

Let’s suppose we have a clothing boutique with annual revenues of $1mil.  Typically these smaller retailers are highly susceptible to shoplifting and employee theft losses due to low staffing levels.  Many times we see these boutiques being operated by only one person.  This makes controlling shoplifting very difficult when there are more than a couple customers present.

Retailers like this with $1mil in annual revenues will often have inventory shrink rates of over five percent, but let’s say they have good loss prevention processes in place and they only have a shrinkage of 2%.  If they are doing average with management they are seeing a net profit of around 2% as well.

In this scenario, utilizing checkpoint systems for retail theft prevention will cut the inventory shrinkage in half at least.  So that takes losses from $20,000 annually to $10,000 annually.  That extra $10,000 transfers directly over to the profit margin.  So the original $20,000 in profit margin jumps to $30,000…that is an increase of fifty percent in net profit margin!

And the average clothing boutique retailer likely only has one door into / out of the store.  One set of checkpoint antennas will protect the store, and not including install or  checkpoint labels / checkpoint security tags the antennas cost Between $1,700 and $2,700 per pair new with warranty.

Based on $2,700 the ROI in this case would be in less than three months, after that the checkpoint systems is a money maker!

For more info visit: checkpoint systems / retail theft prevention 

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Use checkpoint labels for retail theft prevention

November 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Checkpoint labels are great tools in the arsenal of retail theft prevention and serve many purposes. The checkpoint labels are available in many different shapes, sizes, printable blank labels and custom printed options.

How checkpoint labels work is via RF (radio frequency) technology.  The labels have circuitry built into them that react to  checkpoint security systems antennas installed at entry and exit points for the purpose of retail theft prevention.  The labels will generate a signal when they are positioned in range of the checkpoint antennas and set off the alarm.  This will alert staff of the potential theft occurring and also alert the shoplifter that they are in trouble.

Using a checkpoint security system will increase employee awareness of potential shoplifters keeping more eyes on your merchandise and processing issues more effectively.  Systems like this will send a message through the shoplifting community that the retailer is serious about retail theft prevention and the thieves will move on to other unprotected stores.

Less retail loss due to theft means more product available for sale and studies show that equates to a boost in sales.  Price Waterhouse Coopers recently found just under 10% increase in sales with one retailer who installed a checkpoint security system and used checkpoint labels.

Less losses also mean boosted profits.  Lose one $10 item and it will take the average retailer an additional $500 in sales to earn enough profit to recover from the loss.  If you  stop shoplifting losses the effect on profit margins are easily 50% to sometimes 100% increase in net margins.

To learn more visit: retail theft prevention / checkpoint labels 

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Combating Shrink with Checkpoint Security Systems

November 29, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Retail theft prevention is a reality for today’s business owner.

Unfortunately, in today’s tough economic times, shoplifting theft has to be a major consideration when a business owner is creating a loss prevention plan.  Part of that plan can be Checkpoint Security systems.

Checkpoint security tags can help secure merchandise within your stores, so that you can increase your profits.  Stop shoplifting by finding a solution for the high theft merchandise that you carry.  There are many retail anti theft devices out there, but Checkpoint Systems is a proven leader in providing the deterrent and security to protect what is most valuable to your business – your merchandise.  And we know that you’d rather sell your merchandise for a profit than have it stolen.

When a shoplifter steals from you, he or she is not only stealing the merchandise that you paid for:  he or she is stealing your profits.  You provide merchandise in the hopes that hard working customers will desire your merchandise and purchase it from you.  We understand that you don’t care to cater to the folks in your community that choose to shoplift.

Stop shoplifting by investing in Checkpoint Security systems .  Your merchandise will thank you for protecting it, and in turn will produce profit instead of loss.

For more information about checkpoint security systems , stop shoplifting , checkpoint security tags , retail anti theft devices or Checkpoint Systems contact us at retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547.

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