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Checkpoint Tags And Checkpoint Labels

October 5, 2010 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

There seems to be some confusion about what are checkpoint labels and checkpoint tags . Both are checkpoint security systems anti shoplifting devices .

Checkpoint tags are usually hard plastic. They come in a variety of shapes and colors. Checkpoint tags are attached to clothing, hats, shoes, accessories and any other cloth type merchandise. A pin that is inserted through the merchandise material and then into the tag itself normally accomplishes this. Checkpoint tags can only be removed by the use of a detacher. There are several levels of detachers. They are generally broken into type by the strength required to unlock the clutch that holds the checkpoint tags pin in place. Detachers should be bolted or secured to the cash-wrap to prevent theft of the detacher.

Checkpoint labels are paper-thin and they are broken into several categories. The first is deactivatable and the second is non-deactivatable. Both types of labels are placed directly on to the merchandise or packaging. When merchandise with Checkpoint labels that are deactivatible are sold then the cashier passes the merchandise over a deactivation pad that causes the label to become inert. Normally deactivation is electronically tied to the POS scanner. Non-deactivatable labels cannot be deactivated. The label can be reused over and over.

Checkpoint labels come in a variety of sizes and shapes. The retailer, in most cases using the same printers that are used for printing price or barcode tags, can directly print on some checkpoint labels . Some have an inert barcode printed on them. Genuine checkpoint labels have a very aggressive adhesive and are not easily removed. Loss Prevention Systems also provides custom printing for a very reasonable price. This allows a retailer to print something such as their logo on checkpoint labels in small or large quantities.

Checkpoint security systems also include the Alpha line of products. This opens a whole additional world of hard tags, wraps and more.

For more information on checkpoint labels or checkpoint tags contact us at checkpoint security systems or call 1.770.426.0547.

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Checkpoint Security System Service Checklist

October 2, 2010 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Prior to placing a Checkpoint security system service call to Loss Prevention Systems (LPSI) please check the following:

Check system with a test tag. (Should be done daily). If you do not have a test tag contact us and we will send you one free of charge.

PHANTOMS – (no one near the system)

1. Check for tagged merchandise within 3 feet of the system. This could also be a tag that has been kicked under the Checkpoint security system antennas.

Also look for changes in the environment such as Christmas trees and holiday decorations. Has your display footprint changed? Is a display with checkpoint tags or labels on the merchandise to close?

2. Turn the system off and wait 5 minutes and turn the system on. If the problem continues, turn the system off and place a service call.

POOR OR NO DETECTION

1. Check the green light on the power supply. Is it on? If not contact Loss Prevention Systems right away. The power supply is probably working.

2. Turn the system off and wait 5 minutes and turn the system on. If the problem continues, turn the system off and place a service call.

DEACTIVATION UNITS

Check deactivation units with the test tag or DV-1000. (Should be done daily)

1. If one pad is not properly deactivating tags.

A. Check the chassis power supply and make sure it is plugged in and green indicator light is on. (Located under check stand)

2. If everything is on and the pad is still not deactivating shut down that particular register and call LPSI for service.

A. Do not put a cashier on that register until service has been completed.

Your Checkpoint security system is a commercial grade system. It is built for many years of service. However, like your car it needs attention from time to time. Please use common sense when working around a Checkpoint security system. Do not allow water or other liquids to get on it. Keep the antennas and deactivation units clean and free of debris. Do not allow anyone to climb or lean on the antennas.

If you need to order more checkpoint labels or checkpoint tags. Remember we have a “hot line” to order checkpoint tags and labels. 1.770.426.0547 x105.

For more information contact us at: checkpoint security system or call 1.770.426.0547

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Checkpoint security tags send shoplifters away

October 1, 2010 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Using anti theft devices and loss prevention security such as checkpoint security tags sends a message to shoplifters that studies show will simply send them elsewhere to unprotected targets. This is a win, win, win, win situation.

Win number one; the presence of the anti theft devices means less retail theft, reducing shrinkage. Typically retailers see a reduction in inventory losses of over 50% when implementing systems such as a checkpoint security system.

Win number two; the reduction in losses will translate over to boosted profits. Losing product directly affects net margins. A $10 item lost will take $200 to replace in a 2% net margin situation. Keep that $10 item and you just added $200 to the available profit & net margin.

Win number three; less retail theft means more stock on the shelves available for sale. Retailers using products such as checkpoint security tags see a measurable increase in sales. Price Waterhouse Coopers recently studies a chain of supermarkets over a fourteen week period and found that after the implementation of the checkpoint security system the net sales increase by over 9%.

Win number four; less riff raff in the store. Sending shoplifters elsewhere and keeping them out of your store creates a better environment for staff and customers.

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Checkpoint labels create win, win, win, win for retailers

October 1, 2010 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Using checkpoint labels with your checkpoint security system delivers a quadruple win situation in the battle against retail theft.

(In no particular order) we have win number one. The reduction in inventory shrinkage will translate over to boosted profit margins. Losing inventory directly affects net margins. A $10 item lost will take $200 to replace in a 2% net margin situation. Keep that $10 item and you just added $200 to the available profit & net margin.

Second win on the list would be less retail theft means more stock on the shelves available for sale. Retailers often do not consider how using products such as checkpoint security tags deliver a measurable increase in sales. Price Waterhouse Coopers recently studies a chain of supermarkets over a fourteen-week period and found that after the implementation of the checkpoint security system the net sales increase by over 9%.

Again in no particular order let’s take a look at another win; sending shoplifters (thieves) elsewhere and keeping them out of your store creates a better environment for staff and customers.

Last but certainly not least the presence of the anti theft devices means less retail theft, reducing shrinkage. Typically retailers see a reduction in inventory losses of over 50% when implementing systems such as a checkpoint security system.

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Anti Shoplifting And Weird Shoplifters

September 29, 2010 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

I have recently been thinking back on the anti shoplifting programs I have either designed or worked under. I have apprehended quite a few people shoplifting over the years. In most of these I did not have checkpoint security systems to support me. I had to locate and stop the shoplifting “customer” without any help. A few of the more weird ones:

I apprehended a woman shoplifting that was a Nun at the time. I told the court that I thought, “It might be a hard habit to break for her”. The judge even liked my bit of humor.

Another involved a person who shoplifted a framed picture of Christ (no religion does not play into this over all). I really could have used checkpoint tags on that merchandise, as I did not even think someone would steal one of those. I guess I thought somewhere in the back of my mind from my Catholic background that lighting might strike him or something.

A co-worker of mine caught a County Court Clerk shoplifting. Wow. Wouldn’t you hate going into work after that? I bet the Judge she worked for was not happy.

Checkpoint security systems did play into the one guy that decided to run out the door with an armload of merchandise with checkpoint tags on them. The system going into alarm distracted him and he ran into the door-frame. You guessed it, out cold on the floor. That particular store chain did not even conceal the checkpoint tags. What did he think would happen?

Actually I like shoplifters for the entertainment they provide. If it were not such a serious problem it would be funnier. I really like the ones that when the checkpoint security systems catches them at the door, they profess sternly that they do not have any unpaid merchandise on them. But when we are escorting them to the office they are pulling stolen items out and dropping them on the floor… OMG, some of these people should not be out on the street without adult supervision!

Shoplifting is not a laughing matter. You have to have a serious anti shoplifting program in place or you will not survive the jokers out there that have no moral problem with cleaning you out.

For more information on an anti shoplifting program contact us: checkpoint tags or call 1.770.426.0547

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Don’t Pressure Wash Your Checkpoint Systems…No Really!

September 27, 2010 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Your Checkpoint security system is very robust commercial grade equipment. Checkpoint systems R & D has invested millions of dollars in design. It is not a cheap knock off system.

Checkpoint systems are installed by factory trained Technicians that understand not only how to bolt the system down but more importantly the radio frequency (RF) technology that surrounds it. Our Technicians use Checkpoint computer software or an oscilloscope to tune it.

So after all of that please use common sense when maintaining it. Here are a few stories from our files of customer “errors”:

One customer decided to move the system. When doing this they did not power the Checkpoint security system down properly. They simply cut the wiring! This resulted in blowing out two electronic boards that cost in excess of $500 each to replace. Oh and by the way even if he would have successfully powered the system down and moved it. The Checkpoint security system would have probably not worked right since it must be returned for the new location, even if it was only moved a few feet.

Another customer decided that they couldn’t get the anchor bolts loosened on the antennas so they just rocked it back and forth until the antenna snapped off.

Yet another did not see any problem with allowing children to climb on an antenna like a ladder. That Checkpoint systems antenna was a complete loss.

And yes, we had someone use a pressure washer on two antennas. Needless to say both Checkpoint security system antennas were a complete loss. Ouch!

Oh well I guess it is just money?!?

Wherever you are in the U.S. we can send one of our Technicians to take care of your Checkpoint systems.

For more information contact us at: checkpoint systems or call 1.770.426.0547

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Checkpoint security tags fit into the profit puzzle

September 22, 2010 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

The use of checkpoint security tags play an important role in the retail world other than protecting merchandise from theft. The use of anti theft devices such as a checkpoint security system will significantly reduce retail theft and just as significantly if not more significantly boost profit margins.

Think about this if you are a retailer. If you lose a $10 item, what is the effect that has? Did you just lose $10? Or if your net profit margin is 3% did you lose $7? That is the thinking we hear from our clients when we first discuss this with them.

Think about this. If the net margin on a $10 item is 3% then in order to produce $10 of profit to replace the stolen item you need to divide $10 by 3%. That number is $333.33. So if you lose $100 the sales required to replace that would be $3,333.33 and the numbers go from there.

According to the University Of Florida’s National Retail Security Survey large national retailers average about 2% net profit and lose around 2%. These retailers typically have well managed Loss Prevention departments managing inventory and cash losses daily.

So an average retailer doing $1 mil will loose $20,000 if they have the same loss prevention program in place, most do not and lose double, triple, quadruple that and more. Many do not really know what they are losing because they do not have programs in place to watch loss.

Back to boosting profits…you can easily cut your losses in half by using checkpoint security tags so let’s look at the effect on margin. Go from a 5% loss to a 2.5% loss in a $1mil retail business that has a net margin of 3% before using checkpoint systems anti shoplifting solutions then the $25,000 you saved bumps the net margin from 3% to 5.5% which is a 54% increase in net margin.

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Checkpoint Labels boost profit margins

September 21, 2010 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Whether you are considering the installation of a Checkpoint security system or you have a system installed, you may want to take a look at how using Checkpoint labels can boost your profit margins.

It has been proven that shoplifters looking for an easy target to steal from will pass by stores that are protected with tough loss prevention systems. The presence of a Checkpoint System at the front door tells the thief they are better off moving on to an unprotected store. And the same is true for would be thieves in your store. Protected merchandise is passed over for unprotected merchandise. No retailers place a security tag on every piece of merchandise. You have to know what you are losing and what you are okay with losing to properly protect your merchandise from theft.

So how does this translate into boosted profits? Consider that your products that have checkpoint labels on them are valued at $15 like a music CD or a movie/ DVD. And let’s say on that product you have a net margin of ten percent. If you lose one $15 dollar item, did you lose $15? Most will answer “no I lost $13.50 because that is what I paid.” The reality is you lost $150 because that is the amount of sales volume it will take to replace the $15 item.

Your current losses directly translate into your net margins. Cut your losses in half and watch your net margin jump. If you sell $1mil, have 5% in losses and a 2% net margin… cutting your loss sin half will double your margin. This is very realistic and typical for retailers of this size.

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Checkpoint Security Systems Tagging Procedure

September 21, 2010 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

To aid you in tagging with your Checkpoint security system I have put together this condensed guide. These seem to be the most common issues that come up and can easily be made a part of your Checkpoint security system employee training.

Some checkpoint tags have a red dot, do not use these tags. Red dot tags did not pass Checkpoint quality control. Even though there may be a number of red dot tags on a roll there is always the correct amount of good tags on each roll.

Checkpoint tags should be placed as close as possible to the UPC (barcode).
Tag all merchandise consistently. This allows all employees including new employees to find checkpoint tags quickly.
All Checkpoint tags should be kept away from metal and foil. Checkpoint tags can be placed ¼” away from metal or foil items.
Never cover instructions or warning labels. Also think about your customer. If you put a checkpoint tag over information that the customer needs to make a decision about the product you will cause them frustration.

You should establish a policy and procedure for using checkpoint tags. You do not want the effectiveness of your checkpoint security system to drop off because employees make changes that are not in the best interests of the store.

Checkpoint security systems generally will reduce shoplifting a minimum of 70 percent if you and your staff use it wisely.

We strongly recommend that you have a formal training session with each employee. This can be accomplished in fifteen minutes. Train selected employees to be your Checkpoint security systems “auditors”. These employees should be not only the trainers but should spot check merchandise for compliance with your tagging policy and procedure.

These auditors can also inspect the checkpoint security systems on a routine basis. This takes only a few minuets. They should check all antennas and do not forget to inspect deactivation units at the POS.

For more information contact us at: checkpoint security systems or call 1.770.426.0547

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Checkpoint security system offers bonus benefits

September 17, 2010 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Installing a checkpoint security system at the entry and exit doors of your retail store will deliver much more that a loud beep when protected merchandise that has not been paid for approaches the door. The simple presence of the system, since with a quick look in from the outside you can see the checkpoint system antennas, will cause would be shoplifters to think twice about hitting the store. Studies show that shoplifters will pass by protected stores for one that is unprotected and easier to steal from. Less shoplifting traffic will improve overall traffic quality and customer comfort.

A bonus benefit checkpoint security system users realize that they usually don’t expect is an increase in sales volume. Price Waterhouse Coopers recently studied the effect of installing a system measuring 98 different product sku’s over a period of fourteen weeks. They recorded an increase in sales volume of just under 10%. Sales volume will naturally go up after installing a checkpoint security system because less theft means more inventory available for sale. When inventory is stolen off of the sales floor the impact is not just cost of the lost product it is the lost sale which sends customer to other stores to find the product they want.

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