Bottle locks put the cap on retail liquor business’ shoplifting losses by reducing the opportunity to successfully get away with the goods.

Liquor retailers who are fed up with losing merchandise – especially high value high theft merchandise – to shoplifters have turned to bottle security in the form of the Alpha Security bottle lock to protect their inventory investment.

In a perfect world, no liquor bottle security would be necessary.  Unfortunately, there are “customers” who are under age, or addicted, under the influence, or greedy, or under the impression that someone else’s property belongs to them by entitlement, so in order for the wine and spirits retailer to remain in business bottle locks are an effective means of preventing theft.

The EASy Bottle lock, for example, is secured tightly on top of the bottle so that the bottle top can’t be removed.  The only way the bottle cap can be removed is by a special key that only store employees can access.  Attempting to remove the bottle security without the key will frustrate the would- be thief in that the only way to access the contents of the bottle is by breaking the top off.  Breaking the top off will ruin the product and deny its use to the thief.

Frustration for the shoplifter means the end of frustration for the shopkeeper, at least as far as finding his hard earned profit has walked out the door in the booster bag of a liquor thief, or walking the aisles and finding empty space where stock should be, and there are no sales recorded for the items.

The EASy Bottle lock has the added feature of containing an EAS device that can be detected as it passes through anti shoplifting systems at the exits.  The systems emit an alarm when they detect the cap attached to the merchandise.

Bottle locks can take at least one frustration away from liquor store owners.

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That’s right. Working in the field for many years has given me a rather personal relationship with Alpha Security products. I have had a much successful career recommending Alpha security products to various retailers who have put them to good use.

In particular, the placement of liquor bottle security in grocery stores and deploying EASy bottle locks to help quell would- be theft, has proven not only to me but those using the bottle locks that this kids of gear is well worth the investment.

The first time I had seen a bottle lock, I was a little skeptical and maybe even under educated about their purpose. These bad boys were designed to deter thieves by mere sight and offer tough protection against those that weren’t put off. I spent the time learning more about these products from Alpha Security and really took hold of these liquor bottle security devices. I was impressed and not easily, mind you.

Working for a retailer that sells liquor can be a tough spot. Protection of merchandise, implementation of bottle security, prevention of theft and loss is expected. I made the recommendations to install liquor bottle locks on all merchandise and to put EASy bottle locks on merchandise that had never really displayed before. The owners wanted more information on how this type of bottle lock and bottle security worked, in fact they too seemed a little skeptical about liquor bottle security. None the less, I got my way and we installed a bottle lock on all merchandise in the liquor aisle or department. Recently, one store had been experiencing heavy loss, assumedly by shoplifters, finding large sections missing. After installing the bottle locks, the store saw an immediate decrease in theft.

It may have taken years for me to figure it out, but an investment into merchandise protection and liquor bottle security will pay off, big time.

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Using a bottle lock on liquor and wine inventory is like putting a stopper on alcoholic beverage shoplifting.

There are plenty of theft related problems in the package liquor and wine business, like shoplifting and in store sampling.

In store sampling is as bad as shoplifting the entire bottle since it can no longer be legally sold with a broken and tax stamp, and the contents may have been tainted.

Bottle security has always meant hiding bottles of spirits that are highly susceptible to theft in a place where they are not available to legitimately interested shoppers, which in turn negatively impacted sales of those items.  Merchandise that customers have to ask for, or aren’t located in the appropriate section or aisle, are naturally not going to sell as well as merchandise that can be touched and inspected by the potential buyer.

The one product that tips the scales toward the retailer in the effort to stop the shoplifter is the bottle lock by Alpha Security.

These bottle locks, such as the one of the EASy Bottle models from Alpha Security are designed to fit tightly over the cap of the bottle and not be removed except by an employee with a special key without damaging the bottle and effectively ruining the contents.  The EASy Bottle comes in sizes that fit most any available bottle of spirits.

In addition, most models of bottle locks are equipped with sensor devices that cause an alarm when the go through the protected field at the store’s exit.

The bottle lock provides bottle security in three ways:

•  Deterrent – shoplifters know when they see liquor bottle security being used that there are easier targets to be found elsewhere.

• Denial – use of this product means the contents of the bottle can’t be accessed without ruining it.

•  Detection – the product will cause an alarm if it goes through the detection field.

Put a stopper on your losses by using the bottle lock on all you vulnerable products.

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It’s hard to enjoy a tasty beverage knowing that your profits are walking out the door.  In fact, it’s almost enough to make you need a drink.  Alpha security offers solutions to put your mind at ease.  EASy bottle products are the cutting edge in liquor bottle security.

I work in a company that sells alcohol so I well know how difficult bottle security really is.  Bottle locks are devices that clamp on the spout of liquor and wine bottles and prevent the cap from being removed.  This makes the product not worth stealing.  Additionally, EASy bottle locks work with pre-existing Electronic Article Surveillance systems.  If someone is dumb enough to try to steal product with bottle locks attached, the alarm system will alert the employees of the potential theft.  I can’t begin to explain how much money I have saved by adding bottle security products to my alcohol selection.

The other nice thing about bottle locks is that Alpha security keeps visual aesthetics in mind.  One thing that has detracted me from using other liquor bottle security is that other solutions just look bad.  The design of the bottle lock from Alpha security is designed to be small and barely noticeable.  The bottles still fit properly in my coolers and on the shelves.  They are also virtually indestructible.  You will break the neck of the bottle long before you have success knocking the bottle lock off of the spout.  All in all, I have found EASy bottle locks to be the best bottle security product and I can see the savings on my bottom line.

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Summertime parties, barbeques, and get-togethers can mean increased business if yours is one that sells wine and spirits.  Along with increased business is increased loss due to theft, but you do not have to sit back and hope that additional profit makes up for the additional loss.

Bottle security, such as the EASy Bottle cap from Alpha security, is an affordable option for businesses that sell wine and liquors.  The bottle locks attach to the cap of your high end wines and liquors, and are easily removed by your employees at the time of purchase, using a key.  Bottle locks are not, however easy to remove by shoplifters and thieves, so they are a deterrent to those wishing to steal from you.

Liquor bottle security may outwardly seem like a challenging topic, but in the interest of profit it is one you must look into.  A bottle lock attached to the wine and liquor that you sell slows down the would-be shoplifter that wants to either steal the entire bottle, or simply take a quick drink.  Shoplifters do not have the desire or the time to invest in trying to figure out how to out-smart a bottle lock.

An added benefit of having bottle security is that you can display all your merchandise equally for your customers to browse and handle.  No more locking up the expensive products or keeping them behind the counter. 

Along with those increased profits from the extra summertime business can be peace of mind with bottle security.  Reduced losses may also result, which is most definitely good for business.

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As one idiot said to the other, these two guys had never seen a bottle lock before and assumed all they had to do was simply remove the bottle lock and enjoy the fruits of their labor.

A quick explanation of Alpha security products (bottle security), for those that have never seen or used these bottle locks, a great product, tough and built to last, EASy bottle locks work to protect merchandise and perform the highest levels of liquor bottle security available on the market today. Ok enough with the commercial.

The first shoplifter grabbed a bottle of vodka and cranked the bottle lock. Unable to remove it, he banged the lock on the display shelf in an attempt to knock off the EASy bottle lock. His partner looked on, encouraging his feeble friend. Frustrated, the first shoplifter puts down the bottle of vodka and grabs his favorite bottle of scotch. Again, he starts his failing system to remove the EASy bottle lock, but this liquor bottle security is not giving in as easy as he thought it would. His partner grabs the bottle from him and puts the bottle in the waistband of his jeans. The first shoplifter re-grabs his bottle of vodka from the display shelf and stuffs it in his waistband. The two then head for the front of the store.

The manager on duty had witnessed the theft and decided to wait at the front of the store. The two bumbling burglars approach the exit. The concealed bottle locks activate the pedestals, setting off audible alarms. The two drop the bottles in the bagged chip display and flee the store.

Believe it or not, this is a pretty typical scenario in stores using liquor bottle security. It proves the value of Alpha security products and the profitable benefits of bottle security like EASy bottle locks.

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Liquor thieves don’t like bottle locks.  That’s because the bottle lock, an advanced liquor bottle security device spoils their plans to steal high value bottles of liquor or wine. 

All shoplifters go after the “low hanging fruit”, that is the item that’s easiest to get, at the highest value, and the perception that the chances of them being caught is low.  The application of an Alpha Security bottle lock directs the shoplifter to a location that is an easier target like the competitor’s store down the street.

The way that bottle locks work is fairly simple.  Most types deny the thief the use of the product by fitting tightly over the bottle’s top, making removing the contents in a usable condition next to impossible.  Alpha Security has several models and sizes of bottle locks, like the EASy Bottle for example, so that virtually any size or configuration of bottle can be protected.  Only an employee with the special removal tool can take off the reusable bottle lock.

Additionally, bottle locks are equipped with EAS technology (Electronic Article Surveillance) as another layer of protection.  When the liquor bottle security like the EASy Bottle passes through the field of the detection devices located at the entrance/exit doors, and audible alarm sounds which can be heard and reacted to by store staff.

Liquor retailers can discourage shoplifters even while openly displaying his most popular (and most stolen) merchandise.  Items that were formerly kept behind the counter or under lock and key can be put out on the sales floor where legitimate customers can inspect and compare them.

Ruin a shoplifter’s day and keep you merchandise where it belongs with bottle locks.

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In the liquor bottle security world we find that as we fix one problem another may pop up. We get reports from time to time from clients that they have protected the “good” stuff but now the shoplifters are stealing the less expensive liquor and wine.

This is normal and a part of fixing the overall problem. Think about it, the shoplifter is accustom to stealing from you. They expect it and have come to depend on the free stuff they get from you. Now that you have a liquor bottle security program in place and are beginning to squeeze them out of your life they are not happy about it. Some will simply go to your unprotected competitor. Some will change to stealing product that is not protected with a bottle lock.

This is actually good as it is telling you that your efforts are working. Now let’s fine tune the solution. You have bottle locks on the good stuff like Grey Goose. But there has been an increase in the theft of the less expensive stuff. Maybe the “travelers” (vodka in pocket size flasks) are disappearing. What do you do?

You have several options. You can do nothing and absorb the losses. But that still means that you will be losing money. What you need though is an option that is cost effective. You could place a bottle lock on $5.99 vodka and that may work especially because the bottle locks are reusable.

But another solution could be to put a Checkpoint label on the bottle and deactivate it at the time of checkout. Checkpoint labels are very inexpensive.

Though these solutions are great and inexpensive they won’t ever replace the best anti shoplifting program you have, Customer Service!!! Remember, customer service is key in preventing shoplifting even with a bottle security program. You and your staff must greet customers when they walk in. If someone is acting suspicious they need and deserve “extra” customer service. Effective bottle security requires a combined effort and even an Alpha Security EASy Bottle lock has limitations. If you are not sure how to proceed call us. We will help you fix the problem once and for all!

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Can you say the same thing? Alpha Security products have helped many retailers, but there are even more that continue to sell merchandise without any protection.

Alpha security has a long list of merchandise security products designed to help the retailer protect their assets and boost their profits. One particular line of security devices I ensure my teams use daily is EASy bottle locks. Many of my stores have strong liquor sales and can attribute these sales to as much as 30% of overall store sales. EASy bottle locks protect liquor bottles by simply popping this top onto the top of the bottle. Using the bottle top prevents the customer from “sampling” the merchandise and keeps thieves at bay. Liquor Bottle security should be the priority of any liquor retailer. With such a high potential for profits it’s a no brainer to protect.

A manager told me a story once when he first started using bottle locks. His store went from selling high-end liquor items behind the counter to displaying them openly on the sales floor. He said he had always been extremely nervous about putting the items out and felt that if the high-end items were freely merchandised people were simply going to rush in and steal everything. With the new liquor bottle security system each item going out on the sales floor had a bottle lock, yet he was so used to theft in his store that he was still unsettled. Liquor bottle security was new to him, but he was willing to give it a shot. Another store of his was doing the same kind of roll out, so there was a lot of communication between the two. They shared their concerns with each other on the new bottle security measures and told their strategies of each. They both agreed that the bottle lock would help their liquor sales and theft problems.

To this day, this 2 store chain has grown to 7 stores. The manager/owners agree that bottle security played a huge part in their success.

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