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Clothing Security Solutions Provide Solid Sales

May 10, 2011 by Staff Editor

Sales, Sales, Sales … and Clothing security. That’s the traditional thought of many retailers. Although for some reason, some managers still do not see the true value of Clothing security.

Convincing business owners and managers of the advantages of clothing security can be a challenge. Many, as is appropriate, get stuck in the sales, sales, sales mode yet forget that as equally important is clothing security. Having no merchandise in their stores to sell is the biggest negative impact retailers can face. Clothing security can be the solution, but the mindset of the retailers has to be one outside of the box.

Security tags on clothes offer a wide range of protection for the merchant. From a shoplifter’s standpoint, they want ease and convenience. They want to be able to get in and out of a store with little friction. Simply observing security tags on clothes will immediately deter many potential thieves. Security tags on clothes are solid little devices position on clothing for the convenience of the customer, the convenience of the sales associate and the inconvenience of the dirt bag looking to clear your racks. As a loss prevention professional, I can tell you many stories of retailers wanting to sell merchandise without security tags on clothes. Many times, I have seen these businesses continue to sell merchandise having no security tags on clothes and actually believing they are staying profitable. Yet when the inventory results are returned, they get a rude awakening.

Protecting your sales falls in line with protecting your profits, clothing security tags are a must in any retailer selling clothing. It’s almost reckless for a business to display merchandise without clothing security tags… it’s an invitation to thieves. Think of it this way, if you are one of those stubborn retailers wanting hold out. When a thief walks into a business with clothing security tags, 9 times out of 10, they will walk out and look for the easy mark, or the store without clothing security tags.

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Big Store/Small Store: Prevent Shoplifting

May 9, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

The big box stores seem to have unlimited resources to devote to ways to prevent shoplifting, from a dedicated staff of loss prevention professionals to buying and using the latest and greatest retail theft prevention devices.

The “Mom and Pop” retail operations are able to everything the major retailers can do, although they have to do it on a smaller and more economical scale.

Although there may be no budget for a loss prevention staff, the duties of LP can be allocated among the other employees: management, sales, and stock. Have both a prevention plan to deter shoplifters and an action plan so that everyone knows what to do if there is an actual shoplifting event occurring. Be sure that everyone, especially management, knows what to do and takes part in the effort to prevent and detect shoplifting.

Prevention is the preferred way to avoid shoplifting losses, as opposed to recovering the stolen merchandise from the shoplifter, as it avoids confrontations and unpleasant situations occurring on the sales floor. Not all shoplifters will go quietly to the office to talk the incident over.

One of the best and most painless ways to get a shoplifter’s attention and let him know that there are better places to steal is with the purchase and use of Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) by Checkpoint Security Systems. This is the equalizer between the large stores and the smaller operations.

The placement of the Checkpoint Security Systems antennas at the customer entrance/exit serves as a deterrent to any potential thief because it announces that this store takes shoplifting seriously by it presence. The shoplifter will realize that his chances of being caught just went up exponentially.

All merchandise is protected either by Checkpoint tags or Checkpoint labels. When the merchandise passes through the antennas with an active tag or label, an alarm sounds, alerting staff to attend to the customer who is exiting the store. This is done in a low key, quiet manner, so as to not attract the attention of other shoppers. The Checkpoint tags and Checkpoint labels can only be removed or deactivated by sales clerks at the point of sale with specialized equipment.

Shoplifters know Checkpoint Security Systems and avoid retail businesses that use them. If a rat has a choice of taking the cheese that is in a trap or cheese that isn’t, which do you think he would choose?

Prevent shoplifting at your location and send the shoplifters on to other stores bu using Checkpoint Systems equipment.

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Clothing Security Tags Save the Bottom Line

May 8, 2011 by Staff Editor

That’s right, clothing security tags actually save the bottom line. Sure, the initial investment for a clothing security tags program is pricey, but your business is worth it. If you were planning to keep your doors open for only 5 years, I’d tell you “Why waste your money?” However, we both know your plan is to keep the doors open for many years to come and beyond. Clothing security tags help you keep those doors open.

Looking over the salesfloor of a recent apparel stores roll out of clothing security tags, I could almost feel the change in the air. The clothing security tags had finally been installed, and the employees and management were proud of their work. Clothing security had been somewhat nonexistent at this company and in fact they were losing thousands of dollars to theft and loss in the form of shrink each year. Employees and customer alike complained to the managers about the lack of clothing security, but their concerns fell on deaf ears. Security tags on clothes were too expensive, or there was no real value to having a clothing security program, according to them. In profitability meeting, it was pretty obvious the store was being cleaned out, whether by customers or employees; the absence of clothing security was showing its self on the P&L. The reaction, although delayed initially, was enacted and security tags on clothes were ordered throughout the store. Finally, clothing security program was here.

As word spread throughout the store and the local community of the stores security program and the fact security tags on clothes now made it more difficult to get out of the store unchallenged, the loss was significantly reduced. In the next P&L meeting, the management was able to show solid proof through inventory results, that security tags on clothes was the right choice and their proactive security strategy paid off.

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Decisions to Prevent Shoplifting – Atlanta Georgia

May 6, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

No one is in a better position to make decisions about solutions to prevent shoplifting than the affected business owner. These decisions should never be made without a complete analysis of the factors that caused the inventory shrinkage problem and gaining all the information he can possibly obtain. This is a decision that should not be made by the seat of the pants.

The cause of the problem may be obvious. Management may receive reports from employees or even customers that have witnessed theft by shoppers. Merchandise may mysteriously be missing from its place of display. There are any number of things that may signal a shoplifting problem, the most serious being inventory loss that translates into lost profits.

One of the most effective solutions to prevent shoplifting comes from Checkpoint Security Systems. The use of antennas from Checkpoint Systems, along with Checkpoint tags and Checkpoint labels will alert store personnel when an item that has not been paid for is leaving the store or department, but will deter all but the most determined shoplifter from attempting to steal from the store as well.

Antennas from Checkpoint Security Systems can detect tags on merchandise of all shapes and sizes. There are Checkpoint tags designed to protect everything from hardware to underwear. Checkpoint labels are attached to groceries, boxes, packages, and some types of apparel. Almost any type or style of high theft merchandise can be protected by a tag or label from Checkpoint Security Systems.

No matter the size of the business, a Checkpoint Security System will be a cost effective solution because profit gained from selling merchandise that would have otherwise been stolen will quickly recover the cost of the system.

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Security Tags On Clothes Keeps Manager On Notice

May 6, 2011 by Staff Editor

Security tags on clothes make a great impression on your store. As a loss prevention manager, I enjoy walking into stores and seeing a well organized and executed clothing security program. Security tags on clothes give the impression of control and really showcase the stores management, sales team and organization. What customer wouldn’t want to shop in a store like that? Clothing security, when just thrown together, can really negatively impact a store. When you have clothing security programs which may have old, or home made features, it gives the store a sense of desperation. Considering your future profits, it’s important to keep up to date with clothing security and protect your merchandise appropriately.

One my favorite clothing security devices has to be the clothing alarm. As a manager, a clothing alarm is really cool. I enjoying watching for potential thieves and observing the look of surprise on their face as the clothing alarm activates, making an audible alarm. Immediately, the thief gets rid of the merchandise or tries to silence the clothing alarm by placing their hand over the tag. Extremely difficult, to defeat, the thief realizes this, drops the merchandise and flees the store. Security tags on clothes are a great way to protect your merchandise and a great way to secure your profits.

If a clothing alarm is something you’re not ready for, security tags on clothes are a must. You don’t want the attention unprotected retailers get from thieves. Besides the negative attention, the impression of control gives your profits the extra boost they need to maintain your business.

Placing security tags on clothes is my recommendation to you and to any retailer looking to protect their merchandise, boost their profits and keep up their stores appearance.

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Convince shoplifters to Pay Instead of Steal with Clothing Security

May 4, 2011 by Staff Editor

A common way for customers to steal clothing from businesses is to sack up the clothing and then walk out of the store. They have the appearance of a customer that has paid, but they in fact either brought in their own sacks for the business or swiped some off of an unattended outlying register. This type of theft is also more common as customers shift their focus to sustainability and reusable shopping bags become increasingly popular.

There is a very effective way to combat this type of shoplifter, however. Security tags on clothes are a great deterrent to the shoplifter that tries to sack their unpaid merchandise and walk out of the business. Clothing security tags are removed with a key by the cashier at the time of purchase, so by bypassing the purchasing, these tags remain on the clothes. Additionally, when that thief does his or her casual walk out of the store, a clothing alarm will sound when the clothing is too close to the exit. That happening is a worst nightmare for the shoplifter.

Clothing security is well worth the investment in order to help prevent these types of thefts. Shoplifters are only successful if they do not have employees’ attention, and clothing security tags will bring that unwanted attention if they are not removed at the registers. Shoplifters also need to be able to operate smoothly and quickly, not fighting for hours trying to figure out how to remove clothing security tags before stealing an item.

Security tags on clothes help prevent this type of shoplifting, as well as more traditional shoplifting techniques. Investing in your profits with clothing security will boost your bottom line, decrease your loss due to theft, and send the shoplifters on to the next unprotected business.

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Clothing Security a Thing of The Past?

May 2, 2011 by Staff Editor

Is clothing security something retailers have to worry about anymore? Judging by the political climate, the economy and the general attitude of people today, do we really need to worry about clothing security?

Clothing security is more in demand now then it has ever been. Retailers have noticed a recent increase in external theft activity prompting them to tighten up their clothing security program and observe the latest trends. Retailers dealing in softlines or apparel good should really look closely at their clothing security program and incorporate clothing security tags part of the effort to protect profits.

Clothing security tags have been upgraded in technology, are easier to use than ever before and offer the latest in technology. Clothing security tags pin directly to the garment, providing the visible deterrent to would be thieves yet maintaining the aesthetics of the merchandised garments.

After watching video of reported merchandise theft at a local clothing retailer, it was easy to see what would help. This stand alone store in a chain of 5 had never really felt the need to go with clothing security tags until recently. An inventory count was completed, and the store was missing lots of merchandise. They launched an investigation into dishonest employees and were able to successfully close out cases involving employee theft, yet 30% of their losses were unaccounted for. The reality was external theft. This store lacked the proper tools to prevent theft, including clothing security tags. Simply installing security tags on clothes could have made a bigger dent in their inventory loss, yet the store chose not to implement such a program.

Later, and after advice from their peers, this store ordered security tags on clothes and had their instore team install the devices. At the next inventory cycle, the store saw a large improvement from the loss the experienced just 12 months prior. The biggest contributor to this loss reduction, security tags on clothes.

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The Many Efforts of Retailers to Stop Shoplifting

May 2, 2011 by Staff Editor

Is it easy to be anti shoplifting? Businesses since the beginning of retail have dreamed of ways to completely stop shoplifting. Honestly, without dramatically impacting sales in your stores, to stop shoplifting could be impossible.

However, there are ways to seriously put a damper on shoplifting activity in your stores. Stores looking to stop shoplifting must look at retail anti theft devices. Retail anti theft devices offer stores the benefit of securing merchandise and the avenues to becoming anti shoplifting.

As a loss prevention professional, I have been very successful at implementing retail theft prevention methods designed to help stop shoplifting. At the top of my list are retail anti theft devices such as Checkpoint security tags and Checkpoint labels. Truly, as important as properly displaying merchandise, making sure it is protected is equally important to secure profits in your stores.

Working loss prevention in stores selling a range of merchandise, I have seen the negative impacts of stores not utilizing Checkpoint Security tags and Checkpoint labels. In some cases, I feel the store is somewhat negligent and encouraging shoplifting because they either refuse to use retail anti theft devices or simply believe retail theft prevention is not important. A big misconception by retailers is that if they sell merchandise quickly, they’ll eliminate the acts of shoplifting.

In reality, retail theft prevention is a must for any retailer looking to grow their business and help reduce the amount of loss they certainly will experience. When I visit stores, I always look for the manager who can speak realistically about the business of their stores. Any business manager worth their salt knows how retail theft prevention plays a huge part in their profits.

Walk your stores. Take a serious assessment of your needs. Do you have shoplifters (yes you do). Do you need merchandise security (yes you do!)

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Conducting An Employee Theft Investigation – Atlanta Georgia

May 1, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Simply put, an employee theft investigation is when you, or your designated loss prevention investigator, look into a suspected incident of internal theft. Any number of things can alert you to an employee theft. Sometimes it’s a tip from another employee or a customer and sometimes it may be little more than a hunch. It’s not terribly important what originally prompted you to begin an employee theft investigation, but what comes next is extremely important.

When gathering evidence of an internal theft it is important that you be thorough. Let’s say you’re watching a cashier and through CCTV you observe him/her remove a $20 bill from the register and slide it in their pocket. A clear cut case of employee theft, right? True, but do you really believe that was their first time dipping into the till? Go back and review all of that cashier’s prior transactions for the past 2 weeks to a month. This should give you a good idea of the frequency in which they have been committing internal theft and let you know if you should continue going back farther.

Once you have gathered enough evidence then, and only then, do you bring that individual back for an interview. Accusing an individual of something as serious as employee theft can open you up to a lawsuit if you don’t have the proper proof to back up such statements. Once you do bring them back remember that your goal is a simple admission of guilt. Be professional and courteous. Your words and actions may come back to haunt you in a court of law if you’re not. Once the confession is obtained your employee theft investigation is complete.

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You Can Prevent Shoplifting With A New Attitude – Atlanta Georgia

April 30, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

What maybe holding you back to prevent shoplifting is your own attitude? Retailers should look with in themselves before they invest in any systems or equipment such as CCTV. If you have an attitude of not attacking your shoplifting problem through customer service then you probably do not have a good foundation to build on. Any equipment or systems you add will simply be an investment that never pays off.

Customer service is the main tool to prevent shoplifting losses. Real customers love customer service, shoplifters hate it. The exciting part of this is that the more you do the better your sales. If your staff is aggressive with good customer service, knowing the products your store sells and is not adverse to approach each and every customer your sales will increase. And as important “add on sales” will increase. For example if an employee is assisting a customer who is purchasing an product that takes accessories is that employee discussing the good and bad points of those items. Are they making recommendations and offering additional items?

Doing this will expose the shoplifter. Shoplifters react differently. Shoplifters will resist the attention. Of course, some legitimate customers will not need as much attention but an experienced employee will notice differences such as a lack of interest in the product being purchased and indifference about price.

So what does your employee do now? If they suspect that the “customer” is possibility a shoplifter this is not the time to back off. If the “customer” is resisting customer service then the employee should stay in the area and be very visible. This will frustrate the vast majority of shoplifters. In many cases the shoplifter will move on to an easier target, your competitor.

Your store will earn the reputation as the place that provides good customer service. That will spread by word of mouth. Friends do tell friends. This will also happen with shoplifters. Shoplifters do talk and will share this information. Then the shoplifters themselves will be helping to prevent shoplifting in YOUR store.

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