Alpha Shark Tag — Page 10

The Game Changer- Alpha Jewel Lok

January 16, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

What if there was a way to prevent shoplifting that was designed specifically for jewelry? That would be such a game changer. Typically, retail anti-theft devices have not been 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. As a result, these devices are usually attached to the packaging and not directly onto the jewelry.

This creates effectiveness issues as the retail anti-theft devices are easily defeated by separating the product from the packaging. Once the packaging is removed it is very easily discarded. That is why empty jewelry cards or tags found in a store are a clear indicator of theft.

Because the Alpha Jewel Lok is tailored for a specific product, the overall effectiveness is increased. Alpha Security designed the Alpha Jewel Lok retail anti theft devices to attach directly onto the product and not to the packaging. This makes it more difficult to steal the jewelry since the Alpha Jewel Lok provides a form of product denial. Without the detachers, it is virtually impossible to defeat the locks. It is more likely that you will destroy the jewelry before you can defeat the Alpha Jewel Lok.

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.

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Alpha Fashion2, Alpha Jewel Lok, Alpha Nano Gate, Alpha Shark Tag, Alpha Spider Wrap, Fashion2, Jewel Lok, Nano Gate, Prevent Shoplifting, Retail Anti Theft Devices, Shark Tag, Spider Wrap

Red Means Stop – Alpha Shark Tag

January 14, 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.

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

A Little Peace of Mind – Alpha Nano Gate

January 10, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Everywhere you go, there are signs by public restrooms inside of stores asking that you not bring merchandise inside that has not been paid for. While most people willingly obey, there are some do not. Whether it is because they feel that they do not need to adhere to the request, or they have more dastardly reasons, sometimes a posted sign is not enough to prevent shoplifting.

The Alpha Security Alpha Nano Gate is a perfect solution for restrooms. This is a retail anti-theft device that works with your existing system. It is a small box that does the same function as the larger towers that are already in place at your exit doors.

By having a smaller design, the Alpha Nano Gate can be mounted in more tight spaces than their traditional pedestal counterparts. Since restroom vestibules are typically small designs, this works well. Signs can still be posted about not taking merchandise inside. This retail anti-theft device can be used to ensure that anyone looking to ignore the sign will have an alarm to answer to and might just think twice about trying to conceal their merchandise inside a restroom.

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

Out of Bounds – Alpha 3 Alarm

January 3, 2014 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Working in a mall setting, it can be a challenge apprehending shoplifters. It was even worse before we started using the Alpha 3 Alarm products by Alpha Security for our retail anti-theft devices.

I should begin by saying that our primary goal is always to recover the stolen merchandise. Given the choice between recovering our product and apprehending a shoplifter, we will always get our product back first. It is purely a financial decision – we want to recover our financial loss. That can include everything from trying to prevent shoplifting before it happens, to apprehending a shoplifter.

We started to use the Alpha 3 Alarm retail anti-theft device for the simple reason that it is easier to track down our merchandise. When a shoplifter steals an item, we have to wait until he exits our store before we can apprehend. Unfortunately, we now have to contend with all of the mall shoppers. If the shoplifter starts to run, they can easily get lost in the crowd.

Not anymore though. The Alpha 3 Alarm gives an audible signal that lets us follow the product, even if the shoplifter discards the merchandise along the way. We can recover our product, even if the shoplifter manages to escape.

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

An Easy Upgrade – Alpha Nano Gate

December 23, 2013 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Your store probably has a basic EAS system installed already. You probably use antennas at the entry and exit doors and other retail anti-theft devices on your merchandise. Depending on your existing system, you might even have Alpha 3 Alarm products to prevent shoplifting.

Over time thieves (shoplifters or employees) will start 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. Eventually, it is no longer as simple as protecting your main exit doors. You will need to find other tools or retail anti-theft devices to maintain or improve upon your current levels of inventory loss.

Since you already use Alpha 3 alarm to reduce theft it is easy to expand out and start using the Alpha Nano Gate to prevent losses at these alternative exit points.

The small design is the perfect fit for back exits and restrooms. The Alpha Security Alpha Nano Gate has a battery backup that prevents the system from being tampered with. That point is important for these areas since these back rooms are generally not monitored and have a low traffic flow. You wouldn’t want a product to be easily defeated in a high theft area.

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

Keep It Flexible – Alpha Fashion2

December 17, 2013 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

There are now more skillful ways to prevent shoplifting. The Alpha Fashion2 Accessory Tag by Alpha Security 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. I know from experience too. 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.

The Alpha Fashion2 tag is better able to prevent shoplifting. This retail anti-theft device is better suited for more shoe applications. It is a small design – 1.8” x .55” x .80” so it does not get in the way of customers. It also has a sleeker design making it suitable for even high-end retail applications.

While no retail anti-theft devices will completely fit every single style of shoe out there, the Alpha Fashion2 Accessory Tag will be much more flexible with the variety of shoes it can be used 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

A Cut Above The Rest – Alpha 2 Alarm

December 10, 2013 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

When you attach an Alpha 2 Alarm retail anti-theft device, you want to be sure it is going to do everything it can to prevent shoplifting. That is why when Alpha Security made their retail anti-theft devices like the Alpha 2 Alarm, they thought about every single component.

One of the most impressive parts of the Alpha 2 Alarm tags is not the actual alarm or the technology that is carried inside of these little devices. What is really impressive is the security cable that wraps around the merchandise and connects the tag.

This security cable is specially designed to not be cut. There is an exterior coating that protects your merchandise from catches and snags. The interior is super strong while remaining thin and pliable. You could try to cut this cable with everything from kitchen scissors to wire cutters and the cable will remain uncut and undamaged.

When you put a retail anti-theft device on your merchandise you want to ensure that it stays put and can stand up against tampering. The Alpha 2 Alarm tags will do just that.

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: 2 Alarm, Alpha 2 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

After Prom – Alpha Shark Tag

December 2, 2013 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

If your local school hasn’t had their Prom yet, they probably will soon. As with every major dress event, it is not uncommon to see an influx of returns of special event clothing that has probably been worn – once. Now is the best time to take a look at the Alpha Security Alpha Shark Tag.

The Alpha Shark Tag is different from most of the traditional retail anti-theft devices that are designed strictly to prevent shoplifting.

This is a retail anti-theft device that is more like an anti-profit loss device.

This is a plastic tag that attaches to the garment. It is in an obvious place on the clothes that makes it unattractive to be worn, especially in a formal setting such as a dance. It is also in a place that would be had to hide or cover up with a wrap or jacket.

When the clothing is purchased, the tag stays on the clothes- again, different than retail anti-theft devices that are removed at the point of purchase. The sales person explains that the item being purchased can be returned as long as the Alpha Shark Tag is left on. If the tag is cut off, you can easily deny the refund- and any potential one-time uses of your 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

It’s a Wrap – Alpha 2 Alarm

November 25, 2013 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Alpha Security created their Alpha 2 Alarm lanyard lock for more than just purses, even though this is one of the best uses for that particular type of EAS alarm.

The Alpha 2 Alarm is a versatile retail anti-theft device. It can prevent shoplifting of a wide variety of accessories. The lanyards are large enough to work with large totes and handbags. They are not so big that they would not work for the smaller wristlets that are in fashion right now. The lanyard can also be used for other suitcases and luggage.

The Alpha 2 Alarm retail anti-theft device is a small block (only a few inches long) that has a wire lanyard permanently attached at one end. The wire is a heavy-duty wire that prevents it from easily being cut. In order to protect your merchandise, the cable wire is covered in a protective coating. This makes sure the wire does not snag on any fabrics or decorative embellishments.

The other end of the wire remains loose until it is attached to the merchandise. Then the loose end is inserted into the block. There is a push button release for easy removal with a detacher at your POS.

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

Find Your Silver Lining – Alpha 3 Alarm

November 18, 2013 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Since the beginning of time, we have been bartering and selling wares to our neighbors and communities. Since the beginning of time, there have been those who are bound and determined to find ways to steal those wares. Shopkeepers have since been forced to find ways to prevent shoplifting.

If you fast forward to modern day methods, you will find one in particular has been a little difficult to combat – foil lined bags or jackets. If retail anti-theft devices (like an EAS tag) are concealed in the foil lining of those bags or jackets, it potentially will not register an alarm like it is supposed to. The thief can remove the tag at their leisure in their own private surroundings.

Alpha Security realized that this has been an ongoing problem and has made a new series of retail anti-theft devices including the Alpha 3 Alarm.

They have performed a series of tests where they wrap one of their Alpha 3 Alarm tags in a layer of foil. They measure the results and work up to four layers of foil. The second added layer creates a small bubble that the Alpha 3 Alarm tag doesn’t register in. However, increasing the layers does not increase that bubble.

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