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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