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Anti Shoplifting Efforts Get a Boost in Atlanta Georgia

February 11, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Shoplifting that becomes more than a nuisance and has a serious impact on the bottom line calls for serious anti shoplifting efforts on the shop owner.

Shoplifting is so expected among retailers that it affects everything in the retail world from store design to merchandising to number of staff and the number of work hours scheduled. Shoplifting is even a budgeted item (inventory reserve) because everyone in the business knows that retail theft is a given.

Retail anti theft devices of varying degrees have been found to have a positive impact on the rate of inventory loss for the retailer and proven to be cost effective as a means to stop shoplifting.

Technology has played a great part in the improvement of retail anti theft devices, from closed circuit television to electronic surveillance that detects merchandise as it leaves a store or department without being paid for.

Checkpoint Security Systems manufactures anti shoplifting solutions for almost any application or budget. Once only affordable by the largest retailers, there are now Checkpoint systems that pay a quick return on investment for any size store or boutique. Checkpoint tags and Checkpoint labels are designed to be used on merchandise of any size and shape. Boxes, soft goods, bottles, whatever needs protecting, Checkpoint systems are made to improve the retailer’s profit margin by preventing the dollars to walk out the door courtesy of the five finger discount.

Some retailers restrict their effort to high theft/high value items such as baby formula or leather goods. The storeowner or manager is the best judge of how to use his anti shoplifting assets, including those made by Checkpoint Systems.

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Anti Shoplifting Solution Decisions

February 10, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

There is no one in a better position to make decisions about anti shoplifting solutions than the business owner himself. Of course the decision should not be made without a thorough analysis of the factors that contribute to the inventory shrinkage problem and gaining all the input he can possibly get. This is one decision that should not be made by intuition alone.

The problem may be obvious. The owner or manager may receive reports from employees or customers that have witnessed customer theft. Merchandise may mysteriously disappear from display. There are any number of signs that may indicate a big shoplifting problem, the most serious of which is inventory loss that translates into lost profits.

One of the most effective anti shoplifting solutions comes from Checkpoint Security Systems. The proper use of pedestals from Checkpoint Systems, along with Checkpoint tags and Checkpoint labels will not only alert store personnel when an item that has not been paid for is leaving the store or department, but will deter all but the most determined shoplifter from even attempting to steal from the store.

Pedestals from Checkpoint Security Systems can detect merchandise of all kinds, large or small. There are Checkpoint tags designed to protect everything from eyewear to shoes to golf clubs. Checkpoint labels are used to safeguard groceries, boxes, packages, and certain types of apparel. Almost any type or style of high theft merchandise can be protected by a tag or label from Checkpoint Security Systems.

No matter the size of the business, a Checkpoint Security System will be cost effective because the profit gained from selling the merchandise that would have otherwise been shoplifted will quickly cover the cost of the system.

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Time to Stop Shoplifting at Your Store

February 9, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

How can a storeowner or manager reduce or even stop shoplifting at his business? Sometimes it seems like a losing battle at inventory time and there is a large unexplained inventory shortage. The customers seem to be saying, “If it’s not nailed down, it’s mine. If it is nailed down, I’ll pry it loose.”

The it’s time to take a look around and see what measures can be taken to stop shoplifting once and for all (or at least slow it down.) As much as many storeowners would like to lock all shoplifters in prison and throw away the key, prevention is the more cost effective remedy. Make them go somewhere else, like to your competitor, and let him deal with them.

When your potential shoplifter comes into the store, does staff that look him in the eye and say hello greet him? Do they frequently ask him if he needs any help? Does he see retail anti theft devices such as a Checkpoint Security System designed to stop shoplifting at the entrance? Is vulnerable and desirable merchandise protected with Checkpoint security tags that will activate an audible alarm as it leaves the building without being paid for?

Are salespeople strategically located to be able to observe all areas of the sales floor at all times? Is there adequate staff assigned and in place at vulnerable times like opening and closing?

Shoplifters don’t want to be noticed and they don’t want to be caught. Reduce your risk by training staff, reducing target opportunity, and inviting shoplifters out of your store through visible prevention measures.

The battle to reduce or stop shoplifting can be won, but it takes a sustained and broad effort.

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Can a Mystery Shopper Stop Shoplifting?

February 7, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

How Can a Mystery Shopper Stop Shoplifting?

I don’t mean that the mystery shopper is actually doing the shoplifting, but what the shopper includes in her evaluation can point to weaknesses in a store’s anti shoplifting efforts.

A mystery shopper should be looking for conditions defined by the store management and a consultant from the company that provides the mystery shopper. For instance, a shopper may be instructed to take note of the way she is greeted by store staff. Is proper attention paid to the shopper or does she enter the store unnoticed and ignored? As she browses in areas of the store that are hidden from cashier’s view, is she approached and offered assistance? Are policies being followed concerning incoming packages, that is, are they checked and sealed?

Do the employees make eye contact with the shopper, an efficient way to recognize the shopper and stop shoplifting by customers who feel they have been recognized?

The shopper can be scheduled to visit the store at times that are considered vulnerable to theft, such as opening or closing. Busy times or slow times may be best for a shopper’s visit, and the visits may be varied so that different scenarios are evaluated.

To stop shoplifting is often not the first priority when a mystery shopping service is used, but in some cases it should be.

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Checkpoint Systems – Atlanta GA

February 5, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

There are retailers that take extraordinary anti shoplifting efforts to keep their merchandise from walking out the door unpaid. These efforts range from keeping highly desirable merchandise in plain view to keeping it under lock and key to actually not selling it at all. Checkpoint systems can help storeowners keep and sell hot items rather than losing the profit to thieves.

There are liquor store owners in Atlanta GA that don’t even stock some popular brands of liquor because the theft and loss rate is so high that it isn’t profitable. This is the extreme anti shoplifting measure, but the only 100% sure way to prevent theft. Checkpoint Systems has developed ways for storeowners to display their merchandise in such a way that legitimate customers can pick it up and examine it, but eliminate the likelihood that it will be stolen. Some of the solutions will even discourage the practice of opening a bottle in the store and either having a drink or pouring the contents into a different container and leaving the store, which can happen with some types of retail anti theft devices.

Checkpoint systems produce the latest and best in retail anti theft devices, and continue to improve on ways to stop shoplifting for retailers.

Not putting popular items on display negatively impacts sales. Displaying items openly exposes them to theft.

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Checkpoint Security Systems & Alpha High Theft Solutions New Ink Tag

February 2, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Alpha High Theft Solutions a division of Checkpoint Security Systems has released a new ink tag. This tag takes ink tag protection to a new level. The tag is robust in its construction. It will stand up to the day-to-day abuse that employees and shoppers alike will give it. It will clearly stop shoplifting of the items it is placed on.

The red and yellow ink glass vials are encased inside a solid round frame that allows the vials to be clearly seen. The ink tag is round and two inches in diameter. The ink tag itself is ¾ inch tall.

The locking pin is also two inches across and fits very well to the back of the ink tag. The clamshell design makes it very difficult to pry the two pieces apart. The pin back is clear plastic and very solid in design.

The reusable ink tag and pin is available in three clutch strengths: S3, Standard and Super Lock. This provides for different levels of security and merchandising flexibility. The ink tags are available in RF (beige color) and AM (gray color) formats. The EAS detection such as Checkpoint Security Systems 8.2 is built right into the ink tag. This eliminates the need for a hard tag, saving money.

The appropriate customer warnings are printed directly on the tag and will not wear off with repeated use.

These new Alpha High Theft Solutions ink tags should be used on clothing, some accessories, hats, leather or any other apparel. Stop shoplifting in your storesnow!

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Use Your Checkpoint Security Systems For More Than Shoplifting

January 31, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

Checkpoint Security systems are an undisputed anti shoplifting tool in the war on shoplifters. But in addition to being an anti shoplifting tool you can get even more out of them. Consider the following items.

Employee theft. Merchandise with Checkpoint tags and labels can also be a deterrent to employee theft. As long as you control who has access to detachers or deactivation. This is where the key lock on the detacher also comes in handy. Deactivation that is tied into your POS so that an item can only be deactivated after the item is scanned will also be a deterrent. Most companies only allow employees to enter and exit from one door. If that door is covered with antennas then this closes off another way merchandise can be removed.

Another use is to tag items that you do not want to leave the store. Restroom keys, manager keys, even documents can be labeled. If you have items that sometimes go home with an employee such as a set of keys, the tag can be a reminder. It is not an issue of theft but if the item leaves it can create a nightmare for others.

How about tools or other store use items? Checkpoint tags with a flex string or lanyard will help remind someone that they have it in their possession and to put it back before they go home. What about an employee who is working on a display and is using store tools. He leaves for a little bit and does not secure the tools and a customer decides he wants that cordless drill or battery for himself.

What about store use items such as calculators or flashlights? A Checkpoint tag or Checkpoint label will solve that. Don’t forget other critical items such as pricing guns and the gun that puts the hangtags on clothing.

We have a limited supply of a Checkpoint tag that Checkpoint security systems no longer makes. It is a key tag. It looks just like a key ring tag. But it is a Checkpoint tag. We include them in our new customer welcome kits. Would you like one?

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The Best Way to Stop Shoplifting in Atlanta, Georgia

January 28, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

The Best Way to Stop Shoplifting in Atlanta, Georgia

Actually, there is no one best way to stop shoplifting in Atlanta or anywhere else. Whenever merchandise is put on display there will be shoplifters.

The best approach is to use a combination of anti shoplifting methods that are customized for your location, merchandise mix, and customer base. Although shoplifting is widespread, there are groups and types of merchandise that require extra attention.

Some of the more common retail theft prevention strategies are:

·   Plainclothes store detectives. Great for large businesses with the budget to support them, word gets out fast that shoplifters are being arrested frequently.
·   CCTV. A good deterrent, but much more useful if there is staff available to watch. Added value to disprove slip and fall claims.
·   Uniformed Police or Security Guards. Again a budget buster, but necessary in some areas where violence is a threat. More of a robbery deterrent.
·   Signs that indicate shoplifters will be prosecuted. May prevent some impulse thieves, may be a turn-off to some legitimate shoppers.
·   Locking merchandise in display cabinets. Pretty secure, but will it hurt sales, or take too much time to lock and unlock?
·   Arrangement of merchandise. Keep high theft items near a wrap stand, raise the cashier area for better viewing, and eliminate hidden areas. This is a low cost avenue to reduce theft.
·   Training staff in anti shoplifting policies and procedures? Do they no how to act or react if they see or suspect a shoplifter in your store? Another low cost high value activity.
·   Increase staffing when shoplifters are likely to hit. Opening, closing, and after school are prime times.
·   Staff awareness/customer service. Every customer should be greeted soon after entering the store, so they are aware that someone knows they are there.
·   Retail anti theft devices such as Checkpoint Security Systems. Checkpoint Security Systems are designed to detect merchandise that has active Checkpoint Security Tags attached and emit an alarm.

The store owner who wants to reduce or stop shoplifting at his place of business, should consider combining several of the methods that apply to his situation.

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Checkpoint Security Tags…The Secret Weapon

January 27, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

A lot has been written about anti shoplifting and retail anti theft devices. But the most versatile tool in this war is Checkpoint security tags. Unlike acousto magnetic labels, which are about the size, shape and thickness of a piece of “chicklet” gum the Checkpoint labels are paper-thin.

They come in so many varieties that it is hard to keep up with them. Checkpoint security tags can be white, black, clear which allows a packages barcode to show through. They can be printed on with your own printed with barcodes, logos, pricing information and more. You can also stick your own label over the top of them.

As far as size, Checkpoint labels have a wide range of sizes. This ranges from the postage stamp size to a 1.5” x 1.5” size. And there are many in between. For example the very popular 710 label is 1.3” x 1.4”. There are two sizes of round labels and they fit very well on the bottom of bottles such as medicines. They also work very well on the bottom of small square boxes. The round shape means that the corners of a label do not hang over the edges.

Another great series of Checkpoint security tags is the 615. The 615-barcode label has not only a fake barcode but also a small box printed on it that allows another sticker to be applied such as a logo or price tag. This all goes to hiding the intent of the Checkpoint labels.

And, of course, in the arsenal of retail anti theft devices is the Checkpoint systems themselves. Checkpoint Systems latest tool is the Evolve system. As anti shoplifting goes this is the top of the pile. Evolve has so many features packed into it I will need to write a separate blog for that. But for now consider the following Evolve features: superior detection with new revolutionary electronics, people counting, alarm detection that can tell if a customer is entering or leaving the store.

For more information on retail anti theft devices or checkpoint systems or checkpoint security tags or checkpoint labels or retail theft prevention or stop shoplifting contact us at anti shoplifting or call 1.770.426.0547

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The Blitz: A Great Way to Stop Shoplifting

January 24, 2011 by Staff Editor Leave a Comment

If you want to stop shoplifting in your establishment and send a powerful message at the same time I’ve found that a blitz is a great way to do that. Now, I’m not talking about suiting up in helmets and shoulder pads and laying a shoplifter out Ray Lewis style. (though God knows I’ve fantasized about doing just that on many occasions) A shoplifting blitz is when you concentrate a majority of your efforts and assets on a particular location for a set period of time.

For example, let’s say you have a particular location that has been taking a great deal of losses due to an increase in shoplifter traffic. That particular location normally employs 1, maybe 2, loss prevention associates at any given time. Bring in 2 or 3 more trained loss prevention professionals for about a week. Give them the necessary equipment and information on what the high-risk items are at that particular location and let them do what they do. What this does is overwhelm the shoplifters with numbers. They can no longer distract one associate while another robs you blind. Snatch and runs become a futile attempt because you have enough personnel to post someone discreetly at or near the exits.

Additionally, when you put that many loss prevention professionals in 1 place a healthy competition will naturally develop. Everyone wants to show that they’re the best. Plus, shoplifters talk. If you’re having a substantial problem it’s because that community has already deemed you an “easy mark”. When your efforts to stop shoplifting ramps up they’ll begin to talk about that too. Once enough crooks get caught they’ll figure out that you’re serious and find another retailer to frequent. If you’re having a problem try the blitz, it’s a great way to stop shoplifting in your establishment.

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