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Other Return Frauds- Alpha Shark Tag

March 31, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Wardrobing primarily focuses on clothing that was purchased with the intent of being worn only one time and then being returned for a full refund. However, there is more to this kind of return fraud than just clothes. Surprisingly, electronics are also targeted for one time use. Since Alpha Shark Tag (by Alpha Security) is designed to target clothing returns, electronics are still an unfortunate target of return fraud.

In a recent news article a story was shared about a gentleman bought an expensive projector for a client presentation at his work. After carefully saving and memorizing where every piece of plastic and twist tie went, he proceeded to package up this projector exactly as it was originally boxed.

This was, of course, after he had used it for the presentation. His boss had even applauded his ingenuity at saving the company money for not having to actually buy that particular piece of equipment.

In this particular situation, the merchandise would appear to be brand new. If there had been anything damaged – known or unknown- it wouldn’t be until the next customer purchased this projector and tried to use it. The store would be left with an unhappy customer as well as defective merchandise.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store for Alpha 2Alarm, Alpha 3Alarm, Alpha Fashion2, Alpha Jewel Lok, Alpha Nano Gate, Alpha Shark Tag, Alpha Spider Wrap and other retail anti-theft devices from Alpha Security to use in conjunction with your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system that can help you prevent shoplifting in your business.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

In a recent news article story was shared about a gentleman bought an expensive projector for a client presentation at his work. After carefully saving and memorizing where every piece of plastic and twist tie went, he proceeded to package up this projector exactly as it was originally boxed.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

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The Employee Break Room.- Alpha Nano Gate

March 25, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Just because the Alpha Nano Gate by Alpha Security was designed for anti shoplifting, doesn’t mean it can’t be the perfect solution to thwart employee theft.

One area where retail anti theft devices fail to prevent employee theft is the employee break room. Due to privacy concerns, cameras are often not allowed (by law) in some of these areas.

That makes it a prime place for an ingenious employee to ferret away product. They can hide merchandise and take advantage of moments of quiet to remove devises designed to prevent shoplifting. Afterwards, it is just a short trip into the employees bag or coat and the merchandise will be walked out without ever raising a suspicion.

One of the biggest advantages of using Alpha Nano Gate compared to other devices is its relatively small design. That makes it the perfect gatekeeper for areas that have limited space to put larger EAS/ RF pedestals. By installing Alpha Nano Gate outside of an employee break room or office; you can prevent another avenue for employee theft. The gate will deter employees from entering these areas with unpaid for merchandise.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

Just because the Alpha Nano Gate by Alpha Security was designed for anti shoplifting, doesn’t mean it can’t be the perfect solution to thwart employee theft.

One area where retail anti theft devices fail to prevent employee theft is the employee break room. Due to privacy concerns, cameras are often not allowed (by law) in some of these areas.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

An Effective Reduction- Alpha Jewel Lok

March 22, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

In order to prevent shoplifting of jewelry and small accessories, retailers have been left with very minimal options. Retail anti theft devices typically are not designed with jewelry in mind. They are designed for clothing and have been adapted for jewelry and accessory usage only because there have not been other options available.

What if there were retail anti theft devices designed specifically for jewelry? What a game changer that would be. Having a product that is specific to the job would increase the effectiveness of the product and lower shrink in the jewelry department.

Well luckily enough, there is such a product- the Alpha Security Alpha Jewel Lok. The biggest win for the Alpha Jewel Lok is that it attaches directly onto the merchandise, not to the packaging (which is the current method used).

There are three types of locks available. There are the loose jewelry solutions, hoop earring solutions and stud jewelry solutions. Each one is designed to work with a specific format of jewelry and accessory. Because the Alpha Jewel Lok is tailored for a specific product, the overall effectiveness to prevent shoplifting is increased.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

Leaps and Bounds

March 20, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Technology and human nature amaze me. Looking at the world and seeing the possibilities, information and access available literally, at our fingertips, is quite a phenomenon. Yet there are still innovations that have nothing to do with a computer chip, “the cloud” or an app that can completely change your life. But habits don’t change as easily and therefore you need to continue your quest to prevent shoplifting.

In retail, or any small business for that matter, jewelry is a huge add on item. It is also a huge theft item my nature- or by design. Jewelry is small. It is easily concealed, and can be quite expensive. Jewelry losses sometimes outweigh the profit margins built into these impulse buys.

Alpha Security is a trusted name in retail anti theft devices. This is because they are reliable, and also because they simply work. The Alpha Jewel Lok is an innovation that is a simple lock to disallow product access. You cannot take a piece of jewelry off of a card with an Alpha Jewel Lok attached. The only option is to steal the Alpha Jewel Lok with the jewelry and set the alarm off.

They are simple by design, and at the forefront of leading retail anti theft devices technology.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

They are simple by design, and at the forefront of leading retail anti theft devices technology.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

Educating Your Customers- Alpha Shark Tag

March 17, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Using the Alpha Shark Tag is an effective way to prevent “wardrobing” of your clothes. That means that customers have a decreased ability to purchase an item or entire outfit with the intention of wearing once and then returning the items. This is not designed to prevent shoplifting. This is designed specifically with wardrobing in mind.

This small, red plastic tag is tamper evident and eliminates the guesswork an employee has to do at the point of return. If the Alpha Shark Tag is still on and is 100% intact, the return is good.

The issue is in how to educate your customers so they know what they can and cannot do. The customers won’t have any idea what the tag is designed for. If they do not have any education, you can create customer issues. Legitimate customers may automatically take the tag off when they get home, not knowing that it needs to stay on. If they later change their mind and return the item, you wouldn’t want a declined return from a customer who honestly had not worn the item.

The easiest solution is to attach a hangtag to the pin of the Alpha Shark tag. The tag should have a copy of the store’s return policy on one side, and the removal instructions on the back. Alpha Security provides an example of such a tag to be used to avoid possible confusion and customer complaints.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

How do you educate your customers so they know what they can and cannot do when they see the Alpha Shark Tag? The customers won’t have any idea what the tag is designed for. If they do not have any education, you can create customer issues.

Legitimate customers may automatically take the tag off when they get home, not knowing that it needs to stay on. If they later change their mind and return the item, you wouldn’t want a declined return from a customer who honestly had not worn the item.

The easiest solution is to attach a hangtag to the pin that holds the tag to the garment. The Alpha Shark Tag should now have a copy of the store’s return policy and the removal instructions attached to it. If you are looking for examples, Alpha Security has made one to be used.

Now, in addition to the cashier or salesperson verbally explaining the Alpha Shark Tag at the point of purchase, there is a written instruction physically attached to the tag. When used together, there should not be any confusion as to what the tag does, as well as how and when to remove it.

It may not prevent shoplifting, but it will prevent undo customer complaints.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

An Expansion Pack – Retail Anti-Theft Devices

March 9, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Alpha Security is an industry leader for retail anti-theft devices. One of the reasons why they stand out among other companies whose products prevent shoplifting is their ability to expand.

Your store probably has started out with a basic EAS system. You use towers at the entrance/ exit doors and Alpha 3 alarm retail anti-theft devices on your merchandise.

Now that some time has passed, the thieves (shoplifters or employees) are starting to get creative in how they steal from your store. They might try to take merchandise into the restrooms or out of the back stock room. It is no longer as simple as protecting your main exit doors.

Since you already have the Alpha 3 alarm products in place, it is easy to expand out and start using the Alpha Security Alpha Nano Gate in these alternative exit points.

The small design is the perfect fit for back exits and restrooms. The Alpha Nano Gate has a visible indicator light so passers by know that it is working. There is also a battery backup that prevents the system from being tampered with.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: 3 Alarm, Alpha 3 Alarm, Alpha Fashion2, Alpha Jewel Lok, Alpha Nano Gate, Alpha Shark Tag, Alpha Spider Wrap, Fashion2, Jewel Lok, Nano Gate, Prevent Shoplifting, Shark Tag, Spider Wrap

Value and Reliability- Alpha Security

March 4, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Retail anti theft devices need to provide value and be reliable. If they are not, there is no point in using them them. That is why Alpha Security puts a major focus on value and reliability when they design their products.

I see great plans to stop shrink that are so complicated to execute that the plan dies before it even has a chance to work. When a plan or product is simple to use and doesn’t disrupt the normal flow of business employees will execute more completely and customers won’t have a negative shopping impact.

Part of the reliability of Alpha Security retail anti theft devices is that they are simple to use. If your employees don’t execute the compliance piece to 100%, your investments to prevent shoplifting is now more expensive because there are loop holes that continue to allow shrink to happen. If it is easy, then your employees will use them.

They also will not upset customers with erroneous alarms. By making the retail anti theft devices visually appealing, the customers can continue to enjoy your carefully merchandised stores without unsightly security tools in place.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

Do Not Mix – Alpha Fashion2

March 2, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

If there are two things I have always felt that don’t mix, it has to be shoes and retail anti-theft devices. I completely understand that shoe departments are traditionally a high theft area, but finding good ways to prevent shoplifting is difficult at the very least.

Retail anti-theft devices like a hard tag and pin configuration are so limited. At my very first retail job I was assigned the task of retagging the entire shoe department because some inexperienced (or apathetic) clerk put the tags on the wrong way. The large, bulky ink tag part was on the inside of the shoe (instead of the pin) and no one could comfortably try them on.

That was assuming there was a shoelace eye to thread the pin tag through. Dress shoes, sandals, or loafers were left to their own devices, as there was no good place to thread the pin through.

Now, with the help of the Alpha Security Alpha Fashion2 Accessory Tag, there are more skillful ways to prevent shoplifting. The Alpha Fashion2 is a small lanyard that can thread through even the smallest of details on a dress shoe. The smaller overall size of the tag also helps keep it customer friendly so it does not take away from a customer trying the shoes on.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

Instructions Included- Alpha Shark Tag

February 26, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

This small, red plastic tag is tamper evident and eliminates the guesswork an employee has to do at the point of return. If the Alpha Shark Tag is still on and is 100% intact, the return is good.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices

This small, red plastic tag is tamper evident and eliminates the guesswork an employee has to do at the point of return. If the Alpha Shark Tag is still on and is 100% intact, the return is good.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

Red Means Stop- Alpha Shark Tag

February 18, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

The Alpha Security Alpha Shark Tag is a small plastic tag that attaches to the front of a garment in a very conspicuous place. By design, these retail anti theft devices are designed to be a deterrent against customers who want to “wardrobe” an item. That means the consumer intends to buy a piece of clothing with the sole intent on wearing it once and then returning the item with a receipt for a full refund.

To prevent wardrobing, the store posts a visible return policy stating that the Alpha Shark Tag must be present and undamaged for a full refund to occur. If the customer tries to remove the tag, they will not be able to return the item without visible damage to the tag.

Additionally, an unsuspecting shoplifter might bypass such an item because they assume the tags are also designed as a retail anti theft device. Just like certain items found in nature, the red color of the Alpha Shark Tag means stop. It can prevent shoplifting because the red color can be spotted far enough away from the clothing that the shoplifter might think it is another visual deterrent.

For more information on how you can use Alpha Security retail anti-theft devices and your Electronic Article Surveillance or EAS system to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547