One of the best parts about my job is being sent around the country to conduct training classes. It’s a chance for me to break out of my normal routine and see how regional differences shape our outlooks. I gain valuable insight into loss prevention tactics and methods that are often very different from my own.

One of the topics that often come up is liquor bottle security. Where and how alcohol is sold varies by law from state to state. Some states only allow sales in certain stores marked only for the sales of wine and spirits. Other states allow anyone from the convenience store to the local big box chain to grocery stores to sell any time of day or night.

While state laws differ drastically, the fact that liquor is a high theft item is pretty universal. The need for liquor bottle security is across the board. One of the major players in bottle security is a company called Alpha Security. Their line of bottle locks like the EASy Bottle is top notch.

It’s a universal solution to a universal problem. The Bottle locks are great for not only preventing liquor bottle theft, but also for wine bottles. As I continue to travel and compare notes with my trainees, I always mention this line of products to them. It might just be the solution they have been waiting for to protect their top shelf.

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Bottle locks have become a very popular device for preventing shoplifting. These bottle locks prevent the opening of a bottle of liquor in the store and the thief either pouring it off into another container or drinking it there. A bottle lock can either be a device that goes on the neck of the bottle or in the form of a cap that goes over the top of the bottle. Consideration must also be given to whether or not the retailer has an Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) system or not. Let me explain all three of these issues as it pertains to liquor bottle security.

First, an EAS system is a set of antennas that are placed at customer entry/exits. If a shoplifter attempts to remove any liquor bottle that has liquor bottle security on it, it activates the system and lets staff know. These systems such as a Checkpoint system are professionally installed and have a 15+ year life span if maintained. Their cost is nominal especially when you consider that they deter the theft of expensive bottles of liquor or wine.

Next, the first kind of bottle security is the Bottle cap. The very first version of this is the EASy Bottle by Alpha Security. The latest model is the EASy Guarde also by Alpha Security. There are several models of bottle locks in between that provide different features. A bottle lock cap fits over the top of the bottle and covers the bottles cap completely. It locks onto the neck of the bottle. This keeps anyone from removing it or opening the bottle. Built into the bottle lock is an EAS tag. So if a shoplifter approaches the doors it will notify staff. The beauty of bottle lock caps is that they can be used without an EAS system. This is called product denial. If a shoplifter does steal the bottle chances are that the bottle will shatter before the shoplifter gets the cap off.

The second kind of bottle security is the Steel Grip also by Alpha Security. The Steel Grip fits around the neck of the bottle only. It locks in place. If a shoplifter tries the steal the bottle the built in EAS hard tag sets the system off. The steal grip must be used in conjunction with an EAS system and does not provide product denial. However, Steel Grip is less expensive.

Both types of bottle locks require a special S3 key to remove them. These keys are controlled and only sold to verified retailers. Bottle locks are reusable over and over.

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So a friend of mine decides he wants to open a “package store” which is essentially a liquor store. He is one of these guys that “sees” more on a big picture level as opposed to worrying about the details. We all know the saying “the devil is in the details”. Well one of those “devils” is liquor bottle security. This was a detail that he ignored wholeheartedly while planning his business. I don’t think my friend ever gave one thought to the fact I spent almost 15 years in the loss prevention field when he was setting up his business. In fact I don’t think he gave any thought to security at all in his “business plan”. He had the idea, he had money and away he went to open his business. That is where the trouble began.

I watched him from afar wondering how he would employ bottle security over his product. I secretly started doing my own research knowing eventually the flickering fluorescent light bulb over his head would eventually blink on and he would get the idea to call me for help. My research started with looking for a company that had some type of a bottle lock or bottle security device. I came across a company called Alpha Security that had created some pretty innovative products. They had the EASy bottle system which employed bottle locks that had their own alarms as well as an embedded rf chip that would alert the alarm pedestals at the front of the store if the product with alarm was removed from the store without deactivation. The bottle locks were impressive to say the least, strong, sleek and not cumbersome. I envisioned any attempt at bottle security would involve a big clunky piece that would inhibit any useful way of storing or marketing the bottles. I was thankfully wrong and with my initial research on Alpha Security being very promising I chose to delve deeper into the EASy bottle lock system.

At this point in time my friend was feeling the first pangs of inventory loss. Since he had almost no liquor bottle security tools he fast became the neighborhood’s easy theft target. His version of a bottle lock was to take all of his expensive bottles and lock them up in the storage room. This hurt him due to having limited representation of that product on the sales floor as well as needing additional personnel to pull the product from the stockroom when a customer did desire the product. Another form of liquor bottle security he employed was putting handwritten signs around the store which stated “If you steal you go to jail”.  Besides the fact they were handwritten they did not give the good customers a “warm fuzzy” feeling about shopping in his store.  My friend was really struggling trying to invent his own version of bottle locks when it finally dawned on him to call me to discuss a strategy to lower his shrink.

Knowing my friend and his stubbornness is why I let him finally get to the point of realizing he needed my help, otherwise anything I said would have fallen on deaf ears. Don’t we all know someone like that??  I quickly brought him up to speed about the EASy bottle system which was developed by Alpha Security. I showed him a picture of the bottle lock that I thought would best suit his business. He could not believe that this lean and sleek lock had an embedded alarm as well as the fact that if someone attempted to defeat the bottle lock it would render the product inconsumable. He immediately jumped at the idea and purchased the EASy Bottle system. I helped him set the system up as well as ensured that the staff was fully trained on how to install, audit, deactivate and remove the bottle locks. I also spent extra time training my friend and his staff on how to properly react when any alarms sounded.

Now my friends business is booming due to proper product representation, good marketing and fully secured product. I am just wondering when he will decide to cut me a check for helping him out!! Anyway I was glad to help out a friend in need.

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The days are closing in on a major party holiday.  The Super Bowl brings millions together for party and tailgating fun.  Obviously one of the main party ingredients (for a good party anyway) is the alcohol.  But what happens when funds are a little tight and $100’s for booze isn’t available?  Unfortunately, for many the answer is not cheaper beer.  It means theft.  I suggest using bottle security to protect your profits for those who aim to intercept your products.

One great bottle security option is to use bottle locks from Alpha Security.  There are several bottle locks that Alpha Security offers to aid your theft defense.  The most popular solution is the “EASy Bottle” bottle lock.  The “EASy Bottle” bottle lock is a cap that keeps the contents safe and works with your existing EAS system (both RF and AM systems) to sound the alarm if the product is being stolen.  Another type of bottle lock option is the Steel Grip.  For some champagnes and other large spout liquor bottles the bottle cap options won’t fit.  The Steel Grip is an EAS tag that is wrapped around the neck of the bottle and is tamper resistant.  This still gives good protection as it too will sound the alarm in the event of the theft.

Don’t rely on luck and a hail marry to score profits this year.  Hit the field with a game plan aimed at all phases of the game.  Using bottle locks (for your offense plan) allows open displaying of products which provides the customer the best access to buy their products and increase sales.  Bolster that defense with bottle security and protect those hard earned points.  You know what they say, “Defense Wins Championships”.

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I was surfing around the Internet the other day, when I saw a news report about a man who had gone into a liquor store and started to drink one of the bottles of tequila. Apparently much mayhem ensued afterwards as the employee tried to get him to stop and leave the store. Wow. I sure felt sorry for that employee!

Liquor bottle security isn’t always about someone coming in and trying to shoplift a bottle. After I read the article, I started digging around. Lax bottle security allows people to try to consume the alcohol on the premises, like in this story. There are also reported incidents of people trying to open bottles and pour the contents into other containers. They may not take the entire bottle, but what retailer can convince the next customer to buy an open, half empty bottle! What a discouraging loss.

In these cases, liquor bottle security should have been in place. The use of bottle locks, like the EASy bottle by Alpha Security, would have prevented the loss from occurring. With out having access to the bottles’ contents, these types of offenders would have more than likely left the store without incident.

I am sure the employee of that particular liquor store would very much have appreciated it. With so many other things to contend with, why make one more hassle for a hard working employee.

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Stores who sell alcohol know that theft is a real problem.  Good liquor and wines can be quite expensive and are commonly stolen by persons who either cannot afford or simply don’t want to pay the high prices.  Alpha Security is a leader in bottle security with several bottle locks aimed at protecting these products.

For liquor bottle security I recommend “EASy bottle” bottle locks.  The “EASy bottle” bottle lock is a cap that clamps over the spout of the liquor bottle.  This liquor bottle security device prevents the contents from being accessed and it also works with your existing AM and RF EAS systems to sound the door alarm if the shoplifter tries to conceal and walk out with unpaid for product. “EASy bottle” bottle locks fit most standard sized alcohol bottles and are a great asset.

For bottle security for those items where the “EASy bottle” bottle lock does not fit (such as large mouth liquor bottles or wines and champagnes) you can use the Steel Grip bottle security lock from Alpha Security.  This bottle lock goes around the neck of the bottle and has an EAS sensor that will trigger the door alarm if the merchandise tries to “walk out” without being purchased.

The great thing about these bottle security products from Alpha Security is that they promote open displaying.  Many stores use cases to lock their high dollar product up.  This hurts sales as customers want to read the description labels and don’t want to wait on someone to come unlock a case.  Many customers want to grab their products, take them to the cashier and leave.  That extra hassle of waiting negatively impacts sales.  With these bottle locks in place you can once again openly display your product, but still have peace of mind that it is safe and sound.

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Grocery retailers are becoming more and more aware of the impact of shrink.  Shoplifters often target high dollar items for the purpose of resale.  In the grocery sector liquor is one of the more sought after items for theft.  Knowing this has caused many retailers to use Liquor bottle security.  Bottle locks have quickly become the go to Liquor bottle security solution for many national, regional and local grocery retailers.

The impact of bottle lock technology can be immediately seen in a grocer’s shortage numbers.  By employing bottle locks, a business can create an environment that deters shoplifting.  Bottle lock technology works in a fashion that secures the stores merchandise, but is not intrusive to the customer.  Alpha security provides a product called EASy bottle.  The EASy bottle is a product that is great for grocery retailers and for service industry businesses.  The EASy bottle allows the owner to limit access to the contents of liquor and wine bottles.  The EASy bottle is attached to the cork or bottle opening to secure the product from being opened.  The bottle lock is released with a key that is specific in design for the lock.   This bottle lock is currently being used for liquor bottle security in grocery, restaurants and bars.

Bottle locks can also be useful in liquor bottle security for internal theft.   By controlling product with bottle locks, you can limit your employees’ access to liquor.  Internal theft is an unfortunate element of any business.  By using Alpha Security’s EASy bottle, employees will be less able to remove product from the store.  This will work best if the bottle locks are secured and only accessible to your management staff.  Bottle security should be a focus for any management team, business, corporation, or grocery.  Bottle security can help secure your product and limit access by unwanted thieves.

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A few years ago I went into the local grocery store after a hard days work. I was wandering the aisles meaninglessly, when out of the corner of my eye, I saw it. A man had been lingering by the corner of a back aisle with a bottle of whiskey. He didn’t see me at first and proceeded to stuff the bottle down his pants! It was wrong on so many levels.

Up until that day, I never gave liquor bottle security much thought. I then began to wonder about what type of bottle security was even out there. As it turns out, there is more bottle security than what one might think.

The most common type of bottle security is the EASy bottle bottle lock by Alpha Security. The EASy bottle is a cap that is placed over the neck to prevent someone from opening the liquor bottle. You would have to break the neck to open the bottle up. No one really needs shards of glass in their cocktail, so it is pretty effective at keeping someone out.

There are several different styles of EASy Bottle locks to choose from. Each one is designed to accommodate the real customer, while deterring the thief. These bottle locks will not only work for liquor bottles, but for wine bottles as well.

If the grocery store I had visited had used this sort of liquor bottle security, I doubt they would have lost that bottle of whisky and many more like it.

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While preparing for my Thanksgiving dinner, I stopped into the local liquor store to see what their wine selection looked like. Having spent the last decade in Loss Prevention, my attention was drawn to a group in the corner of the store. They had rather hushed voices, and rather large bags with them. I noticed that they seemed to be having a debate because of something on the bottle. I noticed it was an EASy Bottle bottle lock by Alpha security.

It was pretty clear, at least to me, that they were not anticipating any sort of bottle security. As they started to deliberate over how to go about circumventing the bottle lock, an employee came around the corner. Quickly, they left the five or six bottles of liquor in the corner and left the building.

Now, I don’t know if the employee had any clue what was going on. I do know that the EASy Bottle did its part. The bottle security worked just like it was supposed to, and prevented a theft from occurring.

Liquor bottle security doesn’t have to be some complicated process of cabinets or security guards keeping a watchful eye. All it takes sometimes is the simplicity of bottle locks and the moment of time to install them.

I was able to see first hand how simple it is. Bravo to the shopkeeper who invested in liquor bottle security.  Bravo!

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