Now this does not mean that your associates need to be on the cusp of marriage to prevent shoplifting.  What this does mean is that your associates need to be ENGAGING customers in order to prevent shoplifting.  Many companies have a “Greet within 10 feet” slogan or something to that effect.  This goes beyond good customer service and actually helps deter shoplifting as well.

 Shoplifters don’t want to be given attention or acknowledged.  They want to come in, do their dirty deeds and then leave.  Just the engagement of the associate lets the potential shoplifter know that they are not just a ghost moving around the store and that goes a long way to deterring theft.  Secondly, you want to add retail anti theft devices to the mix.  This slows down a shoplifter and gives that good ENGAGING associate more time to find them. 

 A shoplifter tries to average being in and out of the store in under 2 minutes.  If you have a number of customers your associates may not be able to greet that potential shoplifter in that 2 minute time frame.  If you have retail anti theft devices such as EAS tags or Keeper cases then you just added time to the shoplifter’s trip.  Most shoplifters who know what they are doing will try to remove the retail anti theft devices prior to stealing the product.  Now that they have to try to remove the EAS tag or Keeper case your associates now have more time to find them, greet them and customer service them right down to your competitor.  We all say two heads are better than one and in the same respect the combination of ENGAGED associates and anti theft tools are the best way to prevent shoplifting.

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There is no better solution to prevent shoplifting than utilizing Loss Prevention Agents.  LP Agents are best utilized in addition to standard retail anti theft devices.  Here is how.

 Catching shoplifters is a hard task to do properly.  If done improperly the store can face expensive litigation for false imprisonment, defamation of character, etc.  This is why I strongly urge companies to use LP Agents who are trained in the legal and technical aspects of apprehensions as opposed to allowing store personnel to make these detentions.  One of the hardest parts of catching good shoplifters is to see them taking and concealing the products.  Here is where retail anti theft devices comes in.

 The experienced shoplifters are generally going to try to defeat the retail anti theft devices.  This is a time consuming process and really makes a shoplifter stand out from other customers.  You may have seen that shoplifter picking at the EAS tag or walking around with pliers in their hand.  The fact that they have this obstacle really helps the LP Agents pick out the shoplifters and also helps give them the time to get all the necessary steps to making apprehensions.

 For many companies you may not have the resources to properly staff and train an LP staff.  For this I recommend using contract Loss Prevention.  You can still get trained LP Agents and you reduce your own liability in apprehensions as the 3^rd party agent is making the detentions and not the store directly.  It is a win-win.

 There is no easy answer to prevent shoplifting, but the combination of anti shoplifting devices and LP Agents gives you your greatest advantage.

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It can be frustrating to watch your profits walk out the door if you don’t have a plan in place to help prevent shoplifting. Every time someone steals something from you it’s like they hit your bottom line twice because you lost the product but also potentially a sale of that product to a legitimate customer. Shoplifting can also cause a service issue when items we offer to sale aren’t on our shelves for our customers. Where I work we use a combination of retail anti-theft devices like hard and soft EAS tags and spider wraps in conjunction with CCTV and security personnel and get great success.

 Preventing shoplifting can be as easy as hiring a loss prevention investigator or using retail anti-theft devices such as RF tags, CCTV equipment, Alpha spider wraps, bottle locks and EAS tags. Some methods, such as EAS, are a great and simple visual deterrant for shoplifters. They not only make it more difficult for shoplifters to use the merchandise they steal but also establish the impression of control by letting everyone who comes in your store know you take theft seriously and actively work to prevent it.

 Retail anti-theft devices are an investment that pays for itself in terms of increased sales, better service to your customers and greater awareness of the physical security of your business and assets in your sales associates. The devices are easy to install and remove and there are a wide variety of options available depending on your merchandising and product needs. There are a number of ways you can prevent shoplifting in your establishment.

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For those that don’t know, S3 is part of Alpha security’s line of retail anti theft devices.  Alpha has a great line of retail anti theft devices aimed at helping you prevent shoplifting.

 I first became acquainted with Alpha security’s products a little over a year ago.  Now, I am a true believer in the quality and usefulness of their products.  Alpha products are designed for retailers who need more than the standard retail anti theft devices.  For example, hard line retailers in particular should love the ability to prevent shoplifting that these products offer.  Many times there aren’t a lot of great tools for boxed, large or odd shaped products.  Sensor tags work great for clothes, but how to you protect TV’s, computers, phones, cosmetics, razors, liquor bottles, handbags, etc? 

 Easy.  Keeper cases, bottle locks, spider wraps, S3 alarm tags, showsafe systems, etc.  Not only do all of these solutions work to prevent shoplifting of your high end products, but they are all designed with the goal of keeping your merchandise openly displayed and closer to your customer.  The result is increased sales without the sacrifice of security.  This is a truly unique set of solutions that will protect most any item you have to sale.  Did I mention they look good?  If not, let me say that I am impressed with the visual aesthetic of these products.  As business leaders we all know the importance of merchandising to “WOW” our customers.  Alpha keeps that in mind with their products and gives you the ability to still deliver that great first impression and prevent shoplifting.  Try it for yourself.  You won’t be disappointed.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store for retail anti theft devices that can help you prevent shoplifting in your business.

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Up until recently there had been two major players in the “retail anti theft devices” game.  With the introduction of Alpha security there is now another major play in this game and they are hitting it out of the park.  Alpha security is a leader in innovative retail anti theft devices that not only prevent shoplifting, but also keep the focus high on sales.

 There are several advantages to the retail anti theft devices from Alpha security.  One is they are sturdy and last.  No one wants to continue to replace security devices.  You expect to buy them and reuse them for a while and these products can stand the test of time.  Another benefit is the many types of products.  Here are some of the items offered.  First are sensor tags.  You can get traditional tags and you can get tags with an alarm built in that will sound when tapered with or removed from the building.  (It’s easy to explain setting off the door alarm, but hard to explain that alarm going off in your pocket). 

 Keeper cases are also a great choice.  These are hard portable cases you can lock the product in.  Unlike a display case, the customer can pick up the item themselves and take it to the register.  Spider wraps serve a similar function.  For items too big for the keeper cases you can use these wraps to attach an alarmed device to the product.  Like the S3 alarm sensor tags, an alarm will sound if tampered with or removed from the building. 

 The benefit to the keeper cases and spider wraps is you can openly display your product which is much more conducive for sales as customers hate having to wait for an associate to get something for them from a locked display case.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store for retail anti theft devices that can help you prevent shoplifting in your business.

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Who buys products that don’t work?  The answer is, “No one”.  What business invests in equipment that doesn’t work?  Again, the answer is “None”.  The point I hope to get across is that in most all major business you will find retail anti theft devices.  The reason you will find them everywhere is because they work well to prevent shoplifting.

 I hear a lot of business leaders question the effectiveness of retail anti theft devices.  This is surprising to me as many are from my own company and we have shown repeatedly how effective these devices are to prevent shoplifting.  Here is a recent example of how I got to prove my point to a particularly skeptical Store Manager that I have.

 We use EAS tags on a lot of our boxed products.  This particularly goes for cosmetics, razors and other health and beauty products.  I was teaching a new LP agent how to catch shoplifters and we had noticed during our walk that only about half of the high dollar products were properly tagged.  Not too long after that we observed a shoplifter on the Health and Beauty aisle.  It was comical as we watched, because he picked up the highest dollar product, saw it was tagged and put it back.  He then did the same with the two price levels lower and finally found a price level not tagged and then attempted to steal that line.  It was clear how he wasn’t about to take the tagged product and had he not found any untagged I know he would have gone to the store across the street and tried there.  It was a perfect example to share with that manager just how impactful retail anti theft devices are to prevent shoplifting.

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You may be wondering why a Pharmacy would need retail anti theft devices when the narcotics and “good” drugs are all behind the counter.  The reason is that there are plenty of over the counter (OTC) medications that are highly target for shoplifting.  In order to protect these products stores need to consider investing in retail anti theft devices in order to prevent shoplifting.

 If you work in the Pharmacy business or sell OTC items in your store then you probably know there are a handful of products that can be used to make illegal drugs.  These products are hard to keep on the shelf for your legitimate clientele and you have the added responsibility to the greater good to try to keep your products from being used illegally.  In addition, there are just some popular items that are expensive and customers don’t want to pay for them.  With that said, I suggest Keeper cases from Alpha security as the answer to prevent shoplifting.  The Keeper cases are hard plastic cases that come in a variety of sizes.  They are made with intention of being just a little bigger than the product (so it will fit inside) without taking up unnecessary shelf space.

 The Keeper cases have an EAS tag built in so not only do they prevent the customer from getting to the product, they also work with your existing EAS system to alert you of potential theft.  The Keeper cases also give you the flexibility to keep you products openly displayed which is better for sales.  In my company we have seen a noticeable increase in smoking cessation sales since we moved them from locked cases to the Keeper cases.  And the best part … we still are controlling shrink.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store for retail anti theft devices that can help you prevent shoplifting in your business.

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By now everyone has seen some type of retail anti theft devices whether it be as a customer in someone else’s store or something you purchased for you business.  The fact is you have to use something to prevent shoplifting if you want to keep profits high and prices low.  The number one cause of annual price increases in retail is shoplifting.  But with all of the options to choose from it can sometimes be hard to know what retail anti theft devices are right.

 Might I suggest Checkpoint Security as the solution?  I have had the opportunity to personally work with several different systems in my career.  Checkpoint Security offers great products at a great price and their customer service is generally better than some of their competitors who will remain nameless.  This is very important as you want to customize you security system to fit the needs of your business.  Cookie cutter systems don’t work nearly as well as those designed with you needs in mind.

 There are a variety of retail anti theft devices that you can get from Checkpoint.  They offer the classic sensor tags that can be placed on product.  You can now also get a variety of tags, both hard and soft, to better fit the exact type of product that you need to protect.  Checkpoint Security also offers first class camera / DVR equipment for monitoring the store.  Additionally, they offer full alarm systems to protect the building when you are not there. 

 Whatever help you need to prevent shoplifting, Checkpoint has the solution.  I have been pleased with how they have helped me and I know that they can assist you in the never ending fight to prevent shoplifting.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store for retail anti theft devices that can help you prevent shoplifting in your business.

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 There have been times in my career in retail loss prevention that it felt like it was impossible to prevent shoplifting.  For every thief that we caught, it seemed that there were plenty more to take his or her place.  For every employee that we fired for theft, there would soon be another one that we would hire.

 Preventing loss due to shoplifting is an important part of every business, and businesses cannot give up when it seems the fight is an impossible one to win.  In order to prevent shoplifting, the business owner has to have a mindset that the efforts that he or she is putting forth are for the better good – the profitability and very existence of the business.  Shoplifting can be that detrimental to business – it can mean the difference between being open and having to shut down.

 Retail anti theft devices are an option for retailers to explore if it seems that preventing shoplifting is becoming a losing battle.  These devices are affixed to your high theft and high end merchandise, and are a visual deterrent to shoplifters.  They also sound an alarm if they leave your business without being removed, and they are nearly impossible to remove without a key that your employees would have at the registers. 

 There are plenty of retail anti theft devices available for businesses to consider.  It is a minimal investment that can provide maximum rewards, such as recovered sales, minimized loss due to shrink, and peace of mind for the business owner. Being able to prevent shoplifting does not have to be a losing battle; it can be a winning one with retail anti theft devices.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store for retail anti theft devices that can help you prevent shoplifting in your business.

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Spider wraps from Alpha are the cutting edge in retail anti theft devices.  We all know that it is important to prevent shoplifting in order to be successful.  What we have all found is some retail anti theft devices have the unintended consequences of also preventing sales.

 Locked cases are the death touch for sales.  We have all used them and in some cases they are just plain necessary.  The problem is customers don’t want to wait for an associate so they can read the info on a package and decide if it is the right product for them.  Customers want to handle the product and when they can’t they don’t buy.  Spider wraps are the answer to this quandary.  The Spider wrap is a reusable wire that goes around boxed product and secures an alarm to the product.  If the item with the Spider wrap tries to leave the store, via theft, then the alarm will sound.  Additionally, if a really smart crook tries to cut the wire the alarm will sound.  In case you have never used this product let me fill you in on a little secret.  This is not a small alarm.  This joker is loud and sure to draw lots of attention to the shoplifter.  The result, shoplifters don’t mess with products in Spider wraps as there is no good way to beat this system.

 Another positive about this is you can virtually do away with locked cases.  Those high dollar items that you once had under lock and key can now be displayed on the shelf for customer to look at, handle and hopefully buy.  In truth the product pays for itself in increased sales as well as prevent shoplifting.  Not bad for a little ole retail anti theft device now is it?

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store for retail anti theft devices that can help you prevent shoplifting in your business.

 For more information on how you can use retail anti theft devices to prevent shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia