Can you believe how quickly the year has gone? Me either. The sales for the holidays have already begun. Store displays are up and sparkling in the fluorescent lights. Party invitations are being addressed and sent out as we speak. What’s next on the list? Shopping for presents, food and of course, the alcohol. In the midst of shoppers running around like crazy, trying to get their few last minute items, one thing is always overlooked. The shoplifter hiding in the back of the store waiting for his opportunity to steal your wares.

With so many things to remember, both at home and at work, liquor bottle security is often overlooked. With all of the distractions, wouldn’t it be nice to have something simple to handle bottle security? EASy Bottle by Alpha Security is designed to do just that. The one time placement of a bottle lock increases bottle security without the additional (expensive) overhead of added payroll.

The bottle locks come in a variety of types from clear to solid and can be used as bottle security for wine, as well as for liquor bottle security. The bottle lock is a cap that is placed over the top of the bottle preventing access to the contents within. Now you can focus on your task at hand, and have one less worry on your list this holiday season.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

For more information on Alpha Security , Bottle Lock , Bottle locks , Bottle Security , liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

I will never forget working for a retail chain that carried liquor as a major part of their business model. The shrink in that category alone was mind boggling. Since there was no bottle security apparatus at that time the battle between locking up the product versus leaving it out for ease of sales raged at all levels of employment.

I would show management video after video of shoplifters stuffing bottles in bags, in their jackets, in strollers and sometimes in nothing at all. The problem was in store locations where the means of bottle security was to lock up all of the product to deter theft, the sales mix of that product was way off the normal sales tracking numbers. So we were at an impasse, loss of product versus loss of sales.

The hunt for viable physical liquor bottle security brought us upon a company called Alpha Security. They had revolutionized the bottle security industry with their EASy bottle lock system. These alarmed bottle locks fit snuggly on top of the bottle and if any attempts were made to defeat the bottle lock it would sound and alarm as well as render the product inconsumable. What impressed me the most was how lean and strong the EASy bottle locks were thus allowing the product to be able to be stored and merchandised on shelves. The results were almost instantaneous, sales went way up and shrink way down. The initial implementation as per Alpha Security was merely an investment of time to train the store staffs as to how to properly install the bottle locks as well as how to react when an alarm from an EASy bottle lock sounds off due to tampering.

Another interesting result of implementing this type of liquor bottle security was all but eliminating employee theft in this category. The added appeal of the alarmed bottle lock is that if a thief decides to attempt to remove the liquor bottle from the location without attempting to defeat the bottle lock the EAS pedestal will sound off.  As always any liquor bottle security method must be understood and actioned correctly for the overall system to have a positive effect on shrink. Alpha security has a variety of these bottle locks in their arsenal and I for one recommend the EASy bottle lock system since it protects your product while allowing for ease of sales via readily available inventory.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

For more information on Alpha Security , Bottle Lock , Bottle locks , Bottle Security , liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

 

I moved to Florida and found myself helping a friend run his small package store business. As I reviewed his books I noticed his shrink was outrageously high for his liquor and wine categories. He could not understand what was happening to his inventory. Since I spent my entire retail career in loss prevention I had a pretty good idea that his lack of liquor bottle security was going to be the biggest key to finding the answer.

I decided to spend a few days working in the store to get a feel for the local clientele. On the very first day I observed a suspect very casually taking bottles of wine and placing them in his bag from another retailer. I was a bit amazed by how calm this shoplifter appeared to be while committing the crime. The cameras in the store had no deterrence effect on this shoplifter thus making the camera system a poor excuse for liquor bottle security. This thief had done this before at this location and felt very comfortable while performing the theft.

My friend Joe had never even heard of bottle locks or considered there might be a feasible way to employ bottle security. I approached the thief and casually asked him if he planned on paying for the items he bagged and that I would be more than happy to hold the items at the front of the store until he was ready to check out. Talk about a person’s eyeballs popping out of their head! This guy could not believe he had been caught! He handed me the bottles and said he was just browsing and decided to leave the store.

After a few days of numerous incidents occurring I knew exactly why Joe was losing so much of his inventory. Joe had never considered researching any type of bottle locks. Joe worried about sales and overhead. Inventory was basically a weekly and monthly chore. I sat down with Joe after a week of reviewing his business and laid out my thoughts in detail. I showed Joe a few of the videos of the shoplifting incidents I had caught during my shifts. Joe had no idea these occurrences happened so regularly. Liquor bottle security suddenly became Joe’s number one priority. I had been digging into possible solutions to the losses when I came across a company called Alpha Security.

Alpha Security had a product line called EASy bottle locks. I could not believe there was actually a bottle lock that was alarmed and if tampered with would make the liquor non consumable. The bottle lock is lean allowing Joe to still merchandise and store his bottles without problems. We looked at the losses vs. the cost of the tags and system and realized immediately that the ROI would happen very quickly. Joe purchased the bottle locks as well as the entire EASy bottle system. I trained Joe and his staff to tag and audit the bottle lock system properly. Alpha Security offered orientation materials that helped the staff become acclimated with bottle security as well as with system efficiency. After a month of implementing the system fully Joe’s sales have increased exponentially.

I had to explain to Joe a couple things, first, his customers felt safer in his store now that the habitual shoplifters were gone and second his sales were up as well since he had the actual product on the shelf to sell. Joe’s shrink has dropped almost 75%. I also believe that once the employees were orientated with the bottle security system they were also deterred from stealing from the store. The EASy bottle system really saved Joe’s business, I will take some credit as well but having the right tool for the job really helps!

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

For more information on Alpha Security , Bottle Lock , Bottle locks , Bottle Security , liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

Shoplifting and Internal theft can have significant impact on your business’s potential liability.  Most people tend to think of shoplifting and internal theft as a product of the apparel environment.  Like the apparel environment grocery, restaurants, and bars are victims of theft.  Theft of liquor is a significant factor in the overall loss of these types of companies.

Like any business, the service and grocery industries are beginning to take notice of these losses and are actively pursuing methods to prevent this activating.  Once such method that is in common usage, is employing liquor bottle security.  In the grocery industry, retailers have begun using bottle locks as a deterrent to shoplifting and to improve bottle security.  By employing a bottle lock, the retailer is able to make the theft a much more laborious task.  This prevents the opportunist shoplifter from having the chance to steal liquor.  This not only increases profit, but also creates a better environment for the honest customer.

The restaurant and bar industries are also subject to the theft of alcohol and bottle security should be a concern.  Liquor bottle security is an important deterrent to internal or employee theft in these industries.  Bottle locks can reduce the accessibility to your product, which can prevent your liability if it is to fall into the hands of minors.  Like the grocery industry, bottle security, more specifically bottle locks reduce the potential for loss.  The use of the bottle lock also gives the owner an idea of when and how the liquor bottle security is failing.  This can be accomplished when an owner finds removed or tampered bottle locks.

Business liability is a subject that any business minded individual should think of.  While shoplifting and theft can reduce a companies’ profit, a lawsuit can bankrupt a company and the potential exposure value of bad press can change the publics view forever.

There are many companies that provide this service.  One leader in this industry is Alpha Security.  Alpha Security provides the consumer with leading bottle locks.  Alpha Security’s premium product for bottle security is the EASy Bottle.  The EASy Bottle bottle lock allows the retailer to properly display their product and secure its contents from thieves.  The EASy Bottle provides the consumer with the peace of mind of security without interfering with product sales.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

For more information on Alpha Security , Bottle Lock , Bottle locks , Bottle Security , liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

As extreme as it might sound, if you don’t protect your assets as a business you might as well just give it away or in the case of alcohol, pour it down the drain. One of the ways to protect your liquor is by using bottle locks. Many people don’t consider Liquor bottle security something that is needed, but there are many businesses using bottle locks that might dispute that point. A bottle lock is used for the purpose of making sure that the bottle can’t be opened until it has been paid for or is being used by an authorized person. Alpha Security provides many types of liquor bottle security or different types of bottle locks. The EASy bottle bottle lock is designed with the purpose of protecting your merchandise.

Is bottle security just for business owners? The answer is no. Many parents that want to keep their alcohol secure from minors can benefit from bottle locks. Alpha Security even provides liquor bottle security that a parent can use at home. Bottle locks are the perfect investment for a business owner or even if you want to secure your liquor at home. So keep stealing to a minimum and use every tool available to secure you’re merchandise.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

For more information on Alpha Security , Bottle Lock , Bottle locks , Bottle Security , liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

The addition of alcohol and wine to any shop’s inventory is a great way to increase your margin, and ultimately increase your bottom line profit. The down side, is that liquor is a high theft item. Without the use of some form of liquor bottle security, your shrink could eliminate all of your well deserved profits.

Alpha Security makes a very reliable form of bottle security, and not just for liquor bottle security.  EASy Bottle brand bottle locks work with liquor and wine bottles through the concept of product denial.

The bottle lock is a cap that fits over the neck of your bottle and locks the product safely away. Without the use of a key to unlock the cap, the alcohol inside is virtually unattainable. No one wants to have to have the inconvenience of putting bottles, in particular the expensive ones, behind a glass case. That only creates more work for your employees, and leaves a bad taste in your patrons mouths.

The use of the EASy Bottle system puts the feeling of good will back into your store as customers can freely shop all of your products. A happy customer always brings good sales, and good word of mouth, one of the best (and cheapest) forms of advertising. Its a win-win situation. Increased sales, increased customer count, increased margin, and increased profit.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

For more information on Alpha Security , Bottle Lock , Bottle locks , Bottle Security , liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

Halloween is almost upon us and that means plenty of tricks, treats and parties. This is good news for most business that sells liquor. More people are buying in order to supply their holiday festivities. It also means more people will likely try to steal those pricey liquor bottles. It is all the more reason to invest in liquor bottle security.

Thieves could be stealing for a variety of reasons. There is the underage teenager who wants to supply his high school party with alcohol or the college student too broke to buy his liquor so he attempts to get the alcohol for free. No matter what the reason is for stealing, you want to make ensure you discourage theft with bottle security.

The easiest way to deter theft is to invest in bottle locks by Alpha security. There are a variety of bottle lock types that can fit the needs of your merchandise. The EASy bottle lock is great for middle to high priced bottles that are EASy targets (pun intended). There are bottle lock designs that are clear so customers can still easily access the label. You can browse the loss prevention store to check out which bottle security would be best for your business.

With the influx of shoppers this Halloween, make sure your merchandise is protected with liquor bottle security by Alpha security. They’re easy, reusable and a great deterrent to any Halloween hooligans.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

For more information on Alpha Security , Bottle Lock , Bottle locks , Bottle Security , liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

With fall in the air and schools back in session, a lot of college towns are on red alert. An influx of students equals an influx of liquor sales and an influx of theft. What is one to do about liquor bottle security? The answer is EASy- er than you might think. Checkpoint offers a wide range of bottle security with their Alpha Security and EASy Bottle locks.

Simply put, if a thief cant get to the alcohol inside, why would they want the bottle? The bottle lock is a simple cap that is placed on the mouth of the bottle preventing access to the contents inside. The bottle locks can only come off with the S3 detacher or EASy bottle hand keys, depending upon which product you choose.

Bottle security has never been more simple. A few moments of your time to apply the bottle lock is all it takes. No more locking away expensive wine and liquor bottles. Your real customers have full access while your shoplifters are left with fill product denial. This type of liquor bottle security is so easy to apply and is so effective at reducing your losses, you could even use bottle locks on all of your bottles regardless of price point.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

 For more information on Alpha Security , Bottle Lock , Bottle locks , Bottle Security , liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

Are you worried about your high dollar liquor and wine sales not being accounted for?  Are you missing bottles of alcohol that can not be explained? Do you suspect that maybe one of your own employees is taking advantage of you? Whether you own a restaurant or a liquor store, these are all questions that are not only interrelated, but also have a very simple solution.

More than likely you have an employee that is taking advantage of the lack of bottle security in your place of business. Checkpoint offers a simple solution to wine and liquor bottle security. Their Alpha security line of bottle locks provide product denial to anyone who does not have a key or detacher.

The EASy bottle lock is a cap that fits over the top of your wine or liquor bottles without harming the caps or corks, preventing access to the contents inside. By limiting the keys or detachers, you provide enhanced liquor bottle security from not so honest employees.

Having a bottle lock on your merchandise will also protect your inventory from outside theft. Bottle security is easily maintained with the use of a bottle lock. Once the lock is placed, it is near impossible to remove without the proper equipment. The secret to your success will literally be in your hand with the S3 or EASy Bottle hand key detacher.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

For more information on Alpha Security , Bottle Lock , Bottle locks , Bottle Security , liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

When I first heard of a bottle lock the first question I thought was who is going to hire a bottle security guard. But as I learned more about the reasons behind bottle locks I started to see the bigger picture. Alpha security made a product that would give establishment that dealt with high priced alcohol needed protection for their inventory. Bottle locks offered protection to establishment that were losing inventory overnight. The EASy bottle bottle lock made sure that the contents from the bottle could not be removed. Alpha security address liquor bottle security by making available different types of bottle locks. 

     Alpha security has given establishments that have had major issues with bottle security a tool they can now use to protect their profits. Establishment such as liquor stores that need some type of Liquor bottle security an EASy bottle is their answer. It provides bottle security by making sure that the contents cannot be drunk and it also deter theft due to the bottle lock being on the bottle. So if your establishment needs some type of Liquor bottle security for your inventory. Alpha Security has different kinds of EASy bottle locks for every business need.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase EASy Bottle bottle locks by Alpha Security.

 For more information on Alpha Security, Bottle Lock, Bottle locks, Bottle Security, liquor bottle security or EASy Bottle contact us or call 1.770.426.0547