As summer is coming to an end, most clothing retailers are starting to prepare for the new fall merchandise.  One critical element to protecting your new line is utilizing clothing security tags and a clothing alarm.

There are several important reasons to put security tags on clothes.  First, we all know that traditionally, cold weather merchandise is more expensive than warm weather.  It takes a lot more fabric and insulation to make the cold weather products like jackets and such versus a skimpy swim suit.  Another critical reason why it is more necessary to use clothing security in the fall and winter is because it is easier to steal.  If someone comes in with a t-shirt and shorts in the summer, there in not much they can easily conceal.  Conversely, in the winter someone with a large jacket can conceal quite a large amount of merchandise without raising much suspicion.

I rely on Checkpoint tags as my form of clothing security.  Checkpoint tags can be placed on all of the items I carry.  I generally don’t use clothing security for all items, but rather strategically place tags on high dollar and high theft items.  When someone tries to take these items the clothing alarm at the door will sound and give me the chance to react.  Now it is true that some will continue to run out and get away with product.  The advantage of having the clothing alarm is that I now know who that person is and my staff can be on the look-out the next time they come in.  Secondly, that person knows that we use security tags on clothes and they are less likely to risk trying to steal from me again.

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According to the Insurance Information Institute there are nearly 300 million shoplifting incidents per year. This is an all out attack on retailers large and small. The big store chains have figured it out. They use store investigators, clothing security, customer service and other techniques and tools. So why haven’t you?

 Clothing security is not rocket science. If you use Checkpoint tags you place the security tags on clothes and that lets the shoplifter know that you are simply not going to roll over and die when the shoplifter tries to clean you out. Security tags on clothes are inexpensive and very effective. They come in different shapes, sizes and configurations.

 The clothing alarm goes at the front of your store at the customer entrance/exit. When the shoplifter tries to steal a protected item the security tags on clothes will trip the clothing alarm and the shoplifter is uncovered. The system works 24/7 and needs little attention. Checkpoint Security Systems is the leader in this industry.

 Checkpoint tags are reusable. The cashier removes them at the time of checkout. They are then taken back and recycled onto another piece of clothing.

 Clothing security tags and a clothing alarm combined with good customer service is the solution to shoplifting. When faced with this “wall” shoplifter will go elsewhere where the pickings are easier. This will be your competitor who is not protected.

 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

For those who work in clothing retailers you know how impactful shoplifting is to your business.  Perhaps the easiest way for shoplifters to steal clothes is by wearing them out.  The two most common ways are to simply exchange clothes or, most commonly, put the new clothes on under the old ones.  This makes it extremely hard to catch, especially if they are doing this in the fitting rooms.

 In order to catch this type of shoplifting you need to put security tags on clothes.  It is illegal and unethical to place video cameras in fitting rooms or restrooms.  It is also not smart to peek over or under the door to see what your customer is doing.  To this end, the clothing security tags are the only thing you have to alert you to this type of theft.

 You start by getting Checkpoint tags and installing a clothing alarm at the door.  You put the security tags on clothes and then wait for the magic to happen.  Now I never recommend making an accusation of theft based solely on the clothing alarm at the door.  Fact is, most alarms are created by the cashiers not removing the Checkpoint tags from the products at the register.  With that said, when the customer has no bags and the clothing alarm goes off then you at least have a good idea of what is going on.

Furthermore simply engaging the customer to see if they “need help with anything” lets them know that you know what they are doing and is likely to deter them from trying it again.  It also helps if you saw them take 5 items in the fitting room and only come out with 2 and then set the system off.  Process of elimination dictates they stole and you can safely make an apprehension at that point.

 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

At the store where I work, we started using security tags on clothes slowly a few years ago after we noticed that the majority of our theft was in softlines merchandise. Not only was our merchandise coming up missing, it seemed as if every shoplifter we did apprehend was telling us it was easy to steal from our fitting rooms and take clothes because, as they put it, they didn’t “beep” going out the door through a clothing alarm like they did at many of the stores in the mall next store. After we began putting hard Checkpoint tags on our clothes to work with our existing EAS system, the results in our shrink have been incredible.

 Because of the clothing security tags, our shrink was down in our juniors apparel in one year by almost 50%! As an LP associate my cases started to become more interesting and the police department also seemed to have more fun when people started coming in with tools to help them shoplift! Now they don’t tell me that we are easier to steal from than the mall as often as I am hearing that they couldn’t remove the Checkpoint tags without some kind of tool. Some of my shoplifters have even told me they changed their mind on stealing because we had security tags on clothes and would be ripped or destroyed if they tried to remove them.

 I am so glad we took this easy step in increasing our clothing security. It has paid for itself over and over again because now we can sell the merchandise that was just being stolen before. I am really happy with the results and my police department is thankful for all the “silver bracelets” I’ve helped them hand out to criminals.

 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

High end boutiques are a constant target for theft.  In today’s market that holds even more truth.  Many have been negatively impacted by the recession, but still want to hold on to their old lifestyle.  That means taking the products they can’t afford to buy.  The result is retailers are forced to utilize a clothing alarm and put security tags on clothes in order to protect their product.  The problem is that many high end boutiques don’t want standard clothing security tags on their products.  Now even high society retailers have a tailored clothing security option.

 Checkpoint tags can be woven into the product.  This is accomplished by having the manufacturer install a small fabric label that contains Checkpoint tags into the product.  This can go anywhere you want.  I have mostly seen them used by the cleaning instructions or existing size tag.  It is not noticeable.  It does not require putting a hole in the product like a standard hard tag.  It can be used on almost any type of fabric.  And best of all, it still provides the clothing security you need.

 Shoplifters will see the clothing alarm when they walk in the door and know that you use security tags on clothes so the deterrent effect is still in place.  For those who try to steal the clothing alarm will alert you and still give you the ability to react.  You also get the visual aesthetics of not seeing the clothing security tags which many high end retailers really want.  Additionally, you won’t have to worry about your cashiers forgetting to remove a sensor from the product and your customer having to come back before they can use the product.  It’s a win all the way around.

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

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

For those of you not sure what ORC is; it stands for Organized Retail Crime.  ORC is credited with millions of dollars each year in stolen product.  Many small businesses have been completely decimated by ORC and numerous larger chains have still felt the impact that ORC creates.  By putting security tags on clothes you will go a long way to prevent being targeted by professional shoplifters.

 There are several types of clothing security tags to choose from.  I suggest Checkpoint tags for several reasons.  For one, they work.  Some smaller EAS outfits have products that are not very good quality and you end up spending more in repair and service calls than going with a trusted brand.  Two, Checkpoint tags are recognized by professional shoplifters.  These persons make a living by stealing.  (And when I say living I don’t mean paycheck to paycheck living.  Many make 6 figures a year and live better than you and me).  They know the clothing security that works and the clothing security that doesn’t.  Just by using a recognized and trusted product you enhance the deterrent effect of putting security tags on clothes.

 Anyone in softlines retail knows that jeans are the hot products.  It really doesn’t matter what brand, jeans sell on the street.  By putting security tags on clothes you force the thieves to do one of two things.  One they can bag up the product and walk out, but that will set off the clothing alarm at the door and gain them unwanted attention.  Now they have increased risk by coming back.  Two, they can try to defeat the clothing security tags which takes time and increases the risk of being caught.  Neither one is wanted by ORC groups and will force them to find other stores to steal from.

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

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

We all know that in order to prevent shoplifting we have to apply security tags on clothes.  While we agree that clothing security is important, I still often hear complaints about the time and effort it takes for store personnel to apply the clothing security tags.  Now there is a better solution.

 Checkpoint tags can be purchase as FIT or Fully Integrated Tags.  These clothing security tags are actually the hang tag.  Checkpoint creates the barcode, branding and other store specific data you want on your clothing hang tag and then place a clothing security tag inside.  It is a one stop shop.  You get the variable data tag that you need with the benefit of built in Checkpoint tags that work with your existing clothing alarm system.  This serves several functions.

 The first function is clothing security.  You are putting security tags on clothes in order to prevent theft.  The second function is you make the garment stylish.  There are no visible tags to look at, but just the garment itself.  The third function is time efficiency of your staff.  No longer will your staff have to be tied down applying security tags on clothes.  They can instead be focused on your customers and sales.  Finally, you protect yourself from internal theft.  If the employees are putting the clothing security tags on then they can skip the items they want to steal that have not yet been tagged.  By having the manufacturer apply Checkpoint tags before the product even arrives to the store then you are also protecting yourself from employees who may want to take the product themselves.

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

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

I am surprised as a consumer, and LP Professional, at how many small boutiques don’t use clothing security.  For some, I know that cost is a factor as they are lower volume retailers and don’t have as much money to invest in expensive technology.  For others, I find that it is basically a lack of understanding how much they are targeted by professional shoplifters because they don’t put security tags on clothes.

To address the first group, I would like to introduce you to Checkpoint tags.  While it is not free by any means, Checkpoint tags are cost effective.  The reality is, you can’t afford not to use a clothing alarm.  If you really took a count I would virtually guarantee you are “spending” more in lost product than you would by investing in clothing security.

For the second group, you need to understand how much shoplifters hate clothing security tags.  They hate them for several reasons.  One is that they know Checkpoint tags are going to set off the clothing alarm and get them noticed.  Shoplifters hate to be noticed; especially, the professionals.  The reason is simple.  They want to keep targeting your store repeatedly and they can’t if the employees learn who they are.  Another reason shoplifters hate security tags on clothes is because without the proper detacher they can damage the merchandise which means they can’t wear it or worse; they can’t sell it.

Don’t let your store become a target for professional shoplifting simply because you don’t use clothing security tags.  Force them to “shop” your competitors or dare them to battle Checkpoint tags.  Either way, you can rest easier knowing your profits are safe.

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

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

In my position overseeing the safety and security of a large retail store, I have seen all types of shoplifters over the years.  Most of the time, when clothing is stolen, the shoplifter places the clothing into a bag or a purse and then leaves the business.  Sometimes, he or she will wear it under their own clothes, concealing it while in a fitting room.  Or, sometimes he or she will just put on the clothing, like winter coats and jackets, and wear it out of the store.

 Sometimes the shoplifter will remove the tags, which take just a quick second, and discard them before concealing the clothing.  Clothing security tags, such as Checkpoint tags, are not as easy to manipulate in order to steal.  Security tags on clothes are much different than breaking a plastic price tag.  Clothing security tags have to be removed at the time of purchase by one of your employees, using a key at the registers.  Removal of security tags on clothes with something other than a key at the registers can be time consuming, can ruin the clothing, and can draw attention to the shoplifter.  These are all components that are not favorable to most shoplifters.

 If you are reading this, and you are a business owner, you have probably suffered losses due to shoplifting.  If you sell clothing, you have definitely seen your share of unaccounted for merchandise and wondered just what happened.  Clothing security can be a great deterrent to shoplifters that just do not have the time to fight with the clothing security tags, or do not want to risk being detected.  It is much easier to move on to the next business that sells clothing – the one that does not have security tags on clothes.  Don’t be that business…the one shoplifters are out looking for that provides an easy steal.

 Visit the Loss Prevention Store to purchase a clothing alarm and clothing security tags, Checkpoint tags and other clothing security to put security tags on clothes.

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We’ve all seen them; we’ve all heard their piercing sound, those annoying little devices known as security tags. Security tags on clothes can be especially inconvenient in the fitting room. But if we remove the inconvenient annoyance factor and actually look at the bottom line, make money and prevent loss; these tags will soon become the norm. Security tags or Checkpoint tags were created to prevent loss and help protect a company’s assets.

High dollar items are always the first to be protected. This makes sense considering the dollar amount for this particular inventory. Checkpoint tags are good for items of high dollar. What about items of lesser value? Why not protect all assets of high or low value with checkpoint tags?

What about clothing security tags? Clothing security is not always priority but once considered over a period of time how much loss in clothing adds up; one might see the need for security tags on clothes. Clothing security is important considering consumers will always need clothes. Next to food, clothes are a necessity which means companies will always make money and always lose money from this particular kind of merchandise. The bonus to clothing security tags or security tags on clothes is tagging can be very discreet and less annoying if thought through and placed properly on or within the item.

Keeping clothing security tags and other security tags on and within items keeps an honest man honest and sends a shoplifter somewhere else. If you take away the opportunity and use all preventive measures to protect all assets, profit made will most certainly outweigh loss.

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

For more information on Checkpoint tags, clothing alarm, clothing security, clothing security tags or security tags on clothes contact us or call 1.770.426.4567