If you work in the grocery business you know that theft is a real part of everyday life. When I first started working Loss Prevention in this retail setting I was blown away at the amount of theft that occurs. To that end it is important to use anti shoplifting devices, such as Checkpoint security tags, in an effort to prevent theft. True retail theft prevention is about deterring theft as opposed to reacting to it. This is even more important in a grocery store.
Consider this. If a shoplifter steals a shirt by stuffing it in the front of their pants and pulling their jacket closed; you can still sell the shirt when you make the apprehension. Now, imagine that same shoplifter shoving a pack of steaks down his pants. Even if you make the apprehension you can’t in good conscience sell that product. You have to throw it away which creates shrink even though you caught the bad guy. Additionally, most grocers don’t have full time LP in every store. The store personnel are responsible for the retail theft prevention on top of their other responsibilities (which are amazingly numerous).
To that end we have to help them by providing anti shoplifting tools. The Checkpoint security system is a top notch system. There are a variety of Checkpoint security tags that can be placed on many different types of merchandise. I use labels on my boxed products. They are also useful on cans of formula and other odd shaped items as they easily conform to the package. Additionally, items like EAS soaker pads can be used for high end meat and seafood. Checkpoint systems are also recognized by shoplifters. They are much more likely to steal from a store that doesn’t have a Checkpoint security system than they are from you.
Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.
For more information on Checkpoint Security System, Anti Shoplifting or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia
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