Retailers have lost billions of dollars over the years as a result of retail theft.  Clothing retailers have been hit especially hard.  There is currently no reason to believe that trend is changing.  Every year retailers stand to lose needed profit from a preventable problem.  Clothing retailers have found a remedy to aid in their fight against retail theft within their stores.  Clothing retailers are utilizing Checkpoint tags.  Checkpoint tags are some of the highest quality clothing security tags on the market.  Clothing retailers know that clothing security has to be a priority.

Clothing security starts when the retailer places security tags on clothes.  The clothing security tags in conjunction with a clothing alarm will alert a retailer of any customer that is attempting to steal their clothing.  A clothing alarm will give an audible alert that will inform any sales associate and customer in the area that something is not right.  When a clothing alarm is triggered it creates an embarrassing situation for a shoplifter and usually leads to them exiting the store.

Checkpoint tags have long been the standard in clothing security tags.  Retailers are aware that placing security tags on clothes should be done.  Retailers know that the ramifications for not placing security tags on clothes can be extensive.  A loss of valuable inventory due to theft can mean thousands in lost revenue.  The inability to keep your shelves stocked with the latest fashion because shoplifters are taking them as fast as you place them on the sales rack can lead to lost customers.  Customer loyalty can be pushed to the limit when they are simply unable to find what they want at your store.  These are some of the ramifications of not placing security tags on clothes. The benefits of increasing clothing security far outweigh the modest investment in clothing security tags.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase a clothing alarm or clothing security tags.

For more information on Checkpoint tags, clothing security, clothing alarm, or clothing security tags contact us at security tags on clothes or call 1.770.426.0547

We are frequently asked what the difference between Alpha High Theft Solution devices that have 1 Alarm, 2 Alarm and 3 Alarm features. In the clothing security world we can use those devices in conjunction with a clothing alarm and regular security tags. These devices are used for merchandise that we have a more serious problem with or that shoplifters have targeted that may not be able to utilize traditional security tags on clothes.

Alpha Security 1 Alarm – These types of clothing security tags or devices will only trigger the antennas at the doors. A regular hard tag or label will do this. However, Alpha also has Spider Wraps, Cable Loks and other items that will cause an alarm.

Alpha Security 2 Alarm – A 2 alarm device will do what a 1 alarm device does plus it will “self-alarm”. Self-alarm means that if a shoplifter tries to remove the device, cut the cables, pry the device off or damage it the device itself will go into alarm. These 2 alarm devices have a built in sounder that produces about 90 dB of sound. That will immediately draw attention to the shoplifter. Normal repeated use by customers and store personnel will not cause an alarm. These devices are very robust.

Alpha Security 3 Alarm – These devices do everything that a 1 and 2 alarm device does plus when the shoplifter tries to leave the property the 3 alarm devices built in sounder, again about 90 dB goes off. The shoplifter then has a choice they can run down the street or mall with this sounder going off, attracting attention to themselves or they can drop the merchandise. The sounder will last up to 10 minutes once the shoplifter passes through the antennas.

These clothing security tags are as robust as any Checkpoint tags or Alpha clothing security device. They have excellent construction, solid plastic welds and high quality electronic components. Of course the added benefit is that they are reusable over and over saving you money and labor. Alpha High Theft Solutions are not intended to be for all merchandise. It is clearly more cost effective to use Checkpoint tags for the bulk of your merchandise. But remember your clothing alarm is only as good as the security tags on clothes.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase a clothing alarm or clothing security tags.

For more information on Checkpoint tags, clothing security, clothing alarm, or clothing security tags contact us at security tags on clothes or call 1.770.426.0547

 

Checkpoint tags make protecting your clothing an easy task.  No longer is clothing security a tedious undertaking.  Checkpoint tags provide retailers with a reliable product to use when placing security tags on clothes.  The use of clothing security tags makes it easy to present a visible deterrent to anyone thinking of stealing a store’s merchandise.  Checkpoint tags are easily attached to clothing.

Clothing security tags have two components, the tag itself, which is highly visible on the clothing and the pin, which locks it in place on the clothing.  When this simple two step process is followed when placing security tags on clothes, your clothing security improves instantly.  A clothing alarm can also be used in this fashion.  Usually a clothing alarm is used to give an audible alert when merchandise is tampered with or being removed from the store without being purchased.  I have seen great results with both clothing security tags and a clothing alarm.

While working as a loss prevention associate I remember when I had to push for more protection for our high dollar product line.  The clothing security in the store needed to be upgraded to include clothing alarms and all the clothes needed clothing security tags. I had store associates place security tags on clothes that did not previously have security tags on them.

About a week after  the store had implemented the changes, a shoplifter attempted to do a grab and run, however when he grab an expensive jacket and ran for the door the alarm sounded and security responded immediately, this cause the shoplifter to drop the merchandise and run for the car, which was waiting outside.  Unfortunately when the person in the waiting car heard the clothing alarm they pulled off and left the suspect behind.  This simple act of improving clothing security paid off almost immediately.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase a clothing alarm or clothing security tags.

For more information on Checkpoint tags, clothing security, clothing alarm, or clothing security tags contact us at security tags on clothes or call 1.770.426.0547

It is no longer an option; all clothing retailers realize that they must utilize clothing security tags.  Clothing security tags and a clothing alarm is essential tools for maintaining clothing security.  A high functioning shoplifting prevention program will save thousands in profit.  The need for retailer to protect their merchandise from theft continues to grow as the economy continues to spiral.

Clothing theft continues to be a popular past time for shoplifters.   This could be because some retailers are so vulnerable when it comes to their clothing security.  Some retailers do not use a clothing alarm or clothing security tags.  Shoplifters see this as a great opportunity to take what they want.  Retailers that are not placing security tags on clothes run an increase risk of shoplifters being drawn to their location because of the low risk of being caught.

A retailer that places security tags on clothes is simply sending the signal to shoplifters that it will not be an easy target.  Clothing security tags are easy to apply to merchandise and can be removed just as easily.  The use of security tags on clothes will not affect sales as they are noticeable, but does not damage the product.  Placing security tags on clothes and using a clothing alarm have been apart of every effective loss prevention program I have managed.  When searching for the right clothing security tags or clothing alarm system, you should look for an industry standard.  Checkpoint tags have long been a standard in the retail industry.  Checkpoint tags provide the dependability retailers rely on and the clothing security they count on.  Checkpoint tags are also very reliable and are cost effective way to prevent clothing theft. In the present economy a retailer can not afford to be unprotected against shoplifting.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase a clothing alarm or clothing security tags.

For more information on Checkpoint tags, clothing security, clothing alarm, or clothing security tags contact us at security tags on clothes or call 1.770.426.0547

Having clothing security tags or a clothing alarm on your most valuable product line just makes sense.  Placing security tags on clothes that are shoplifted more than others is a good clothing security measure.  Clothing security tags are relatively inexpensive and return large savings on a small investment.  When I was loss prevention associate I remember showing the store associates how to place security tags on clothes in their departments. In this particular store, we had a huge problem with our name brand clothing being stolen.

We would constantly find price tags and hangers from merchandise that had been stolen in the fitting rooms.  One of the first measures I took to stop the problem was to increase the number of items that had clothing security tags on them.  I wanted to improve the overall clothing security in the store.  I also asked my manager to install a clothing alarm.  After implementing all of the initiatives that I knew would make a difference, I began to see a noticeable increase in the number of clothing security tags that were being.  I was also able to track a decrease in the number of price tags and hangers being found in the fitting rooms.

The clothing security tags that we found to be the most reliable and tamper resistant were Checkpoint tags.  The Checkpoint tags were the most durable when perspective shoplifters would try and pulled them off in an effort to take the clothing.  During the stores inventory it was obvious that because we used more security tags on clothes we reduce the loss and improved the clothing security in the store. The Checkpoint tags and the clothing alarm were the right tools for reducing losses in the store.  It is really no other method more effective than security tagging clothes to reduce losses from theft.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase a clothing alarm or clothing security tags.

For more information on Checkpoint tags, clothing security, clothing alarm, or clothing security tags contact us at security tags on clothes or call 1.770.426.0547

It is starting to get cold!  The lower the temperature the higher the demand for cold weather clothing to beat the holiday chills.  Many shoplifters expect some type of clothing security and prey on the most vulnerable items.  Placing security tags on cloths is a great visual deterrent for shoplifters.

While working for a major retailer there were three (3) types of clothing security tags I used frequently during the busy holiday shopping season; checkpoint tags, a clothing alarm or ink tags – sometimes more than one.

Checkpoint tags are great for securing long sleeve items such as turtle necks, long-sleeve polo shirts and athletic wear.  If I wanted to secure a bulky item such as a jacket, I always used a clothing alarm or ink tag.

A couple of years ago the major retailer I worked for had a problem with homeless customers stealing jackets so they decided to increase clothing security by placing security tags on cloths.  The underprivileged customers would enter the store and select one a jacket before entering a fitting room to remove the price tag.

I placed a 3alarm on our high end leather jackets and ink tags or checkpoint tags on our bulky cold weather jackets.  When a customer attempted to exit the store without purchasing the jacket a door alarm would sound off.  If the customer attempted to remove the ink tag before they left the store they would rupture the ink cartridge.

The fact that the merchandise was protected by security tags on cloths caused would be shoplifters to think twice before stealing.  We finished the quarter with great sales that year and clothing security tags gave us an added layer of protection against jacket theft that helped us reduce the number of thefts by 75% that winter.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase a clothing alarm or clothing security tags.

For more information on Checkpoint tags, clothing security, clothing alarm or clothing security tags contact us at security tags on clothes or call 1.770.426.0547

Over the years I have spent working with clothing security, denim has always been one of the highest areas of shrink. Some of the appeal of denim comes from the high price point of designer labels. Some of it comes out of necessity, after all, who doesn’t want a great pair of jeans in their wardrobe?

Denim attracts the large scale shoplifter who comes in and picks up as many jeans as they can, and then they make a mad dash for the door. By having security tags on the clothes, we hear the audible clothing alarm go off as they attempt to leave. Often the sound of the alarm scares them into dropping the jeans as they escape into their waiting car.

Sometimes the thief tries to switch out their old pair for a new one in a fitting room. The more merchandise that has clothing security tags, specifically the Checkpoint tags, the less likely this sort of attempt will be successful. No one really wants to walk around with a Checkpoint tag on the bottom of their jeans. With out a detacher, it is near impossible to remove without damaging the jeans.

Having adequate security tags on clothes is a great step to ensuring clothing security, especially when it comes to denim. Checkpoint tags come in a wide variety to fit every style. They even have soft labels that can slide into a pocket, so you don’t have a bulky tag on a skinny pair of jeans. Think of them as a round the clock watch dog for your denim.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase a clothing alarm or clothing security tags.

 For more information on Checkpoint tags, clothing security, clothing alarm, or clothing security tags contact us at security tags on clothes or call 1.770.426.0547

 

Great customer service drives retail businesses. Without great service, customers won’t want to come back and continuing buying your merchandise. But how can you deliver great service if all of your focus is on shoplifters and potential thieves? Allow clothing security tags to deter the shoplifters and free you up to deliver the service that will drive customers to come back time and time again.

A few days ago at a store neighboring my work, a shoplifter ran out with several pairs of jeans that had no clothing security tags. The associates and managers were in a panic outside of the store calling the police and attempting to describe what the thief looked like as he ran down the street with their clothes. I couldn’t help but wonder how many potential customers could have received great customer service in the time the associates were busy with the thief. They could have sold hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise! If only they had clothing security.

Occurrences such as the one above could have easily been prevented had that store installed clothing alarms. Installing Checkpoint tags and clothing alarms throughout your store can free up your associates to fully focus on the customer. Not only can security tags on clothes deter shoplifters, they have minimal interference to the customer who can simply take them to the register to have the clothing security removed at the time of purchase.

Don’t be the store that is not protected. Install clothing security, such as Checkpoint tags, on your merchandise and allow your associates to focus on the customer.

Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase a clothing alarm or clothing security tags.

For more information on Checkpoint tags, clothing security, clothing alarm, or clothing security tags contact us at security tags on clothes or call 1.770.426.0547