Leather items are expensive and heavily sought after by thieves. This is especially true at the retail store I work at. The high price tag equates to a higher resell value for those who want those items for free. That is why we always ensure we place Checkpoint security tags on those pricey leather jackets. The Checkpoint security system is an indispensable resource for keeping those items on the shelf. Without retail theft protection, thieves think it’ll be worth the risk of getting caught if they can get away with $200 jacket and that can severely hurt your business’s profits.

In my experience, the Checkpoint security tags by Checkpoint systems are an excellent fit for any heavier jackets especially with the winter months fast approaching. The security tags create a statement, telling potential thieves that this store is anti shoplifting.

The Checkpoint security tags are tough, too. Not only does the size of the tag allow for easy access for the customer, but the security tag material is not easily tampered with. Shoplifters are familiar with retail theft protection and they know the time spent attempting to disrupt the Checkpoint security system only increases the risk of getting caught. That risk is not worth the reward, so next time the shoplifter will choose the store without retail theft protection. Don’t be the store that’s not protected. Make it tough on the shoplifters and force them to go somewhere else.

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It’s that time of year again!  The holiday shopping season is quickly approaching and retailers are scrambling to make preparations.  They are ordering new merchandise, hiring seasonal staff and hanging colorful lights throughout the store.  The holidays feel truly magical at times!

Many consumers have put a little extra cash aside to purchase the perfect gift for close friends, family and co-workers. As a result, there is always a sales increase in November and December. Unfortunitally the busy holiday shopping season is also the busy holiday shoplifting season so being anti shoplifting must be a priority.

A major retailer I once worked for saw a 100% increase in shoplifting incidents during the last quarter of the year.  Retail theft prevention was always a priority but we really had to work extra hard to protect profits over the holidays.  Shoplifiters love a busy store because it gives them a greater sense of security.

Having a checkpoint security system in place was a great tool to support our anti shoplifting program.  Retail theft prevention is without a doubt a challenge for any retailer during the holidays and checkpoint security systems were used to track our trendiest items on display.

We simply placed checkpoint security tags on the merchandise and the tags would be removed by a customer service associate at the point of sale.  If the checkpoint security tag was not removed and a shoplifter attempted to leave the store with unprocessed merchandise, the door alarms would alert our staff.

If you are ready to make retail theft prevention a priority this holiday season you should consider a checkpoint security system.  Checkpoint security tags by checkpoint systems helped us deter opportunists that prey on busy stores and were the pillar of our anti shoplifting program.

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Over the years I have worked for a long list of retailers as a loss prevention investigator.  We spent hours conducting investigations to apprehend shoplifters and dishonest employees for a wide variety of theft related crimes.  The number one lesson I learned during this period was that anti shoplifting initiatives only work if you focus on retail theft prevention.  The keyword here is PREVENTION!

Shoplifting is going to happen… it is an unfortunate part of being in the retail business.  We spent thousands of dollars to hire and train people to watch the cameras and physically detain shoplifters.  In the end I’m absolutely certain that the key to retail theft prevention is deterrence through the use of anti shoplifting devices.

I worked for a small company that did not have a checkpoint security system in place and it was overrun with shoplifters daily.  I affectionately referred to this store as “Little Bagdad” because it felt like we were constantly at war trying to keep merchandise in the store.

When the year end shortage numbers rolled out we were appalled by the losses that we incurred despite our efforts.  It was decided that we need to implement a checkpoint security system to help mitigate our losses.

This sent a clear message that retail theft prevention was taken seriously.

 Checkpoint security tags were placed on all of our merchandise and checkpoint systems were installed on the doors.  Once the checkpoint security tags were in place we started to see an increase in the number of items left in our fitting rooms because the shoplifters couldn’t remove the anti shoplifting devices.

We converted our staff from investigators to visual door guards that respond when the checkpoint security system alerted our staff that a security tag was on the merchandise. Instead of using force to apprehend shoplifters and scare customers out of the store we used great customer service to enhance our sales through deterrence.

Checkpoint systems were a great investment!

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Over the years of working in both large and small retailers it was always interesting to me to break down the actual shrink losses past just the dollars and overall percentages. Frequently retailers spend so much time attending to internal theft that they forget that retail theft prevention should be applied to all forms of loss. Smaller business locations seem to be the victims of this tendency. External theft, shoplifting, can be perpetrated a variety of different ways. Regardless of the shoplifting method a business with a Checkpoint security system always has a deterrence effect upon potential shoplifters.

From various post theft interviews I have conducted over the years with shoplifters I have learned that the vast majority of thieves look for the easiest target. They avoid stores with Checkpoint systems. When the potential thief sees the pedestals at the front of the store and the checkpoint security tags attached securely to product they avoid the location like a car thief avoids a car with an alarm and or the “club”. As one suspect stated “Why waste the time when I can go down the street and steal the same product from a company without any means of retail theft prevention?”. I have to admit in all of the companies that I worked for who properly utilized the Checkpoint systems; their shrink percentage breakdown of product categories that were tagged consistently and properly with Checkpoint security tags were always lower than other companies who sold the same product and did not use any anti shoplifting tools.

Small businesses tend to believe that they either can’t afford the Checkpoint security system or that the Checkpoint system will not be cost effective. Many believe that they can handle retail theft prevention “in house” stating that their business is just to small to be on the radar of thieves. This tends to be a costly mistake. Once an inventory count has been conducted; a business owner is left with shrink loss that is compounded by the loss of the sale of the stolen product. By no means is any anti shoplifting tool guaranteed to eliminate external theft. When you buy and employ a Checkpoint system it is important that everyone on the sales team from part timers to management are trained to properly use the checkpoint security tags on specified product, audit all product categories that have been tagged, report and investigate any defeated tags and react correctly when the Checkpoint system alarm has been activated.  Physical security using an anti shoplifting tool such as the Checkpoint security system is a must if a business is to prevent external losses via shoplifting.

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Every year around this time millions of customers head to the stores with their gift lists.  Unfortunately, everyone going into the stores is not planning on buying their gifts.  Retailers are aware of this issue and have done their best to put anti shoplifting practices into place.  These anti shoplifting measures make up an integral part of retailer’s overall retail theft prevention programs.  These anti shoplifting measures include using Checkpoint security tags on their merchandise.  Checkpoint security tags are used in conjunction with a Checkpoint security system.

Checkpoint systems have been a staple and the centerpiece of many retail theft prevention programs.  This is the time of year where retailers are focused on customer service however, they are aware of the potential for theft.  Retailers choose to have a reliable partner in the fight against shoplifting.  Checkpoint systems have proven to be that reliable partner.  A Checkpoint security system saves the retailer thousands in potential losses.

Retailers that utilize the Checkpoint security system along with the Checkpoint security tags know that they have one of the premier products in retail theft prevention.   Checkpoint security tags provide dependable merchandise protection.  Retailers know that by placing the Checkpoint security tags on their merchandise that they are sending a clear message to anyone contemplating shoplifting from their store.

In my ten plus years in retail loss prevention I have learned that it pays to be proactive in preventing shoplifting.  The value of having a reliable partner with the devices and technology needed to maintain an effective retail theft prevention program is immeasurable.  Retailers must protect their assets and must do so in a cost effective manner. Checkpoint systems allow retailers and opportunity to manage their cost and protect their assets.  It is inconceivable to think of a retailer trying to protect their merchandise by themselves.

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If you could ask any security professional what they would like for their business, a proper working Retail theft prevention program would be their first choice. Any security professional tries to put together a proper anti shoplifting program that will secure the company asset and keep their shrink number down. A Checkpoint security system can provide your business with all the protection that your company needs from a Retail theft prevention stance. An Anti shoplifting program consists of various types of devices that can be provided by Checkpoint systems.

A Checkpoint system consists of Checkpoint security tags to place on your merchandise and protect it from theft and also deter anyone from attempting to steal it. Sometimes all you need is some kind of Checkpoint security system in place to send the message that you have an Anti shoplifting program in place and security is taken very seriously in your place of business.

One of the first things that I do when implementing a proper Retail theft prevention program is explain to the employee’s the importance of their participation in making the program work. Employees must be taught all the proper ways to use all the security devices. Using Checkpoint security tags alone can’t protect a company’s assets it’s all revolves around a team effort. Everyone must work together and use all the tools provided by Checkpoint security system.

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Many companies start using anti shoplifting and other retail theft prevention tools for the purpose of reducing theft.  What you may not have considered is that these tools also increase sales and customer service.

A very prominent anti shoplifting tool is the Checkpoint security system.  A Checkpoint security system can have several different components depending on your store.  All Checkpoint systems are installed on a custom order basis depending on the needs of the store. One of the components that helps increase sales while also preventing loss are the Checkpoint security tags.  Checkpoint security tags are sensor tags that work with your Checkpoint systems door alarm to alert associates of possible theft.  Since shoplifters do not like the attention that this system brings they are more likely to leave your product alone and try to steal elsewhere.  This means that you have available product on your shelves to service your customers.  It’s hard for clients to purchase merchandise when it’s been stolen and you don’t have it available.  Thus the reduction in theft also increases sales as you have the product available to meet the needs of you customer.

Another customer service function of retail theft prevention programs is the cameras system that is a part of the Checkpoint security system.  Cameras, particularly Public View Monitors, allow customers to know that the on-goings of the store are being recorded.  This is a major deterrent to armed robbery and other crime.  Many robbers will not rob a store where they can clearly see they are being recorded.  It is better for them to take their chances somewhere else.  This provides a safer environment for your customers which is a major customer service function.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.

For more information on Checkpoint Security System, Anti Shoplifting or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547

Shoplifting can be a serious problem for any retail business.  It is estimated that shoplifting accounts for nearly half of all retail loses and can turn a profitable into a problem store.  This activity can negatively impact a retail business’s bottom line and create an uncomfortable shopping environment.  As a result of this activity, many retail businesses are investing in anti shoplifting systems.

Many of these companies are turning to Checkpoint Systems to fulfill their anti shoplifting needs.  Checkpoint Systems provides a variety of security solutions that will meet a retail business’s needs.  One of these solutions is the use of Checkpoint Security Systems.  These systems most often use Checkpoint security tags.  The Checkpoint security tags enable the user to control external loss and can be used in an overall anti shoplifting solution.  Checkpoint security tags are the gold standard in retail theft prevention and create an environment that is conducive to customer service and business profitability.

While working for a large multi-national specialty retailer, I was able to see first hand the effectiveness of Checkpoint security tags.  The company decided to use Checkpoint Systems as their primary provider of Checkpoint security tags.  This was used in conjunction with an overall retail theft prevention program.   The use of these systems provided an environment the encouraged a policy of anti shoplifting and had a significant impact company-wide.  This reduction in shoplifting not only made the stores more profitable, but also increased the stores customer service ratings.  If your looking to increase your business profitability, develop anti shoplifting measures, and institute a retail theft prevention program, have a look at Checkpoint security tags.

Checkpoint Security Systems is a versatile company that can provide your business with a pleathora of security solutions.  Their customer service is great and they can provide any business with loss prevention solutions.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.

For more information on Anti Shoplifting , Checkpoint Security System or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547

Most retailers look forward to the holiday season as a way to break even by the end of the season. But the first thing they need to address is what Anti shoplifting methods will be used to address the external theft that comes with the season. Retail theft prevention is a team effort what of the tools use come from Checkpoint systems. The Checkpoint security system use Checkpoint security tags to protect your merchandise from theft. The staff must be trained on Anti shoplifting procedures to assure that loses are kept to a minimum.  But just placing Checkpoint security tags on items it works together with the Checkpoint security system to can assure that unpaid merchandise do not leave the store. Retail theft prevention programs when used properly can show a tremendous improvement in a company shrink numbers.

Checkpoint system is just a tool that needs to be used properly and used together with other methods to provide a proper Anti shoplifting program. A Retail theft prevention program must identify the areas that are considered of a higher risk than others. Once that is uncovered use Checkpoint security tags on all of these items. In some occasions just the appearance of the security tags can deter the theft. But in those cases where the theft is attempted the Checkpoint security system will be in place to prevent the actual theft. A proper Retail theft prevention program takes everyone working together to make the Checkpoint system provide the service of deterring or preventing theft.

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In today’s retail environment it is important to have an effective anti shoplifting program place that will protect the assets of your business from dishonest customers that might come into the store.  This anti shoplifting program should be one part of an overall retail theft prevention program.  Retailers must be aware that theft will occur at their locations.  It is the goal of a retail theft prevention program to focus to focus on internal and external theft.

Retail theft continues to rise and retailers do not have the option of whether they will create a retail theft prevention program in their stores, but when they will.  A checkpoint security system combines an anti shoplifting system as well as an internal theft deterrent.  Checkpoint systems are designed with the retailer in mind.  The checkpoint systems are reliable and effective in reducing a retailer’s exposure to theft.  The Checkpoint Security system works in tandem with the Checkpoint security tags which are usually placed on high priced products in a store.  However, these checkpoint security tags can be placed on any item in a retail store.  Checkpoint systems are utilized across a variety of retail sectors.  This lets retailers know that checkpoint systems are trusted by a wide range of companies.

As a professional in the field of loss prevention, I often look at the retail theft prevention methods are being used by other companies.  In a lot of the stores I visit I see the checkpoint security tags in use protecting merchandise.  The checkpoint security system is used in a lot of retail locations and I understand why.  Retailers are not willing to simply let profit walk out the door. Being loss prevention professional I know the hard day to day fight to protect profits and maintain costs.  In my career I have seen the results of having a great theft prevention program in place produces.  Unfortunately, I have also seen what not being proactive against theft results in.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase retail anti theft devices from Checkpoint Systems.

For more information on Anti Shoplifting , Checkpoint Security System or Checkpoint Security Tags contact us at Retail theft prevention or call 1.770.426.0547