Protecting liquor with bottle locks “Buy me” ,“Don’t Steal Me!”

June 6, 2011 by

Merchandise that is in demand, such as liquor or wine, can be considered high theft, just like other in-demand merchandise at other retail outlets.  Liquor stores are not exempt from “the shoplifting factor” of lost inventory.  If you operate a liquor store and are experiencing loss of inventory, there are many bottle security options available.

One of these bottle security options is EASy Bottle bottle locks from Alpha Security . These bottle locks can secure your high theft wine and liquor by making the cap on the bottle difficult to remove without using a key.  The merchandise can still be on display, but you do not have to stress about whether it walks out of the door or is “tasted” by a thirsty customer.  When the bottle is purchased, the clerk easily uses a key at the register to remove the EASy bottle bottle lock .

Many states allow liquor and wine sales within grocery stores, and often these large businesses do not have the employee coverage to closely monitor high theft items such as liquor or wine.  By using the bottle lock, like the EASy Bottle bottle locks, the liquor and wine can be protected.  A would-be shoplifter looking to steal does not want to have to deal with trying to figure out how to get around bottle security.

Theft is not just someone else’s responsibility if you own a store that sells liquor and wine.  Even the most attentive employee can become busy or distracted and miss a clue that a customer may be stealing.  If your inventory isn’t quite matching your books, invest in some bottle security.  Trust us, Alpha Security and their EASy Bottle bottle lock will recover that loss to shoplifted liquor and wine and pay for itself in no time.

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Finally an Anti Shoplifting wave hits the retail world.

June 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Wouldn’t it be great if instead of a crime wave an anti shoplifting wave hit your store? The problem with this idea is that most retailers don’t think about how they can stop shoplifting until they have fallen victim to it. If a retailer is waiting to experience shoplifting to engage in anti shoplifting efforts, he’ll close his business first.

Finding ways to make stores anti shoplifting is a large part of the retail world. Every day, managers and business owners walk their stores and shops wondering if they are doing enough to stop shoplifting and protect their assets and boost their profits. Are they making any impact? If the retailer isn’t using retail anti theft devices they definitely aren’t doing everything they can to protect their merchandise.

A business owner I once worked with was under the impression that his store was not experiencing shoplifting and if it was happening, it was minimal. He sold high-end clothing and accessories and believed that since his stores were in a “higher income” area, he wouldn’t suffer from shoplifters. True, he may not have the same amount of shoplifters, but he will experience shoplifting and with the product he sells, one or two shoplifters could really hurt his business. Only after my showing him several instances of shoplifting at surrounding stores and shops did he decide to install a Checkpoint Security System. As I told the manager, retail anti theft devices like the Checkpoint Security System would provide a better sense of security in his store and would truly protect his profits and hi inventory number by helping to stop shoplifting. The storeowner then decided to purchase Checkpoint Security Systems Checkpoint Tags and Checkpoint Labels.  The day of final installation, 3 shoplifters were identified as they dropped or threw the merchandise they intended to steal as they ran out of the store. Shoplifters rely on being unnoticed to get what they want and with Checkpoint labels and Checkpoint Tags that is nearly impossible. The Checkpoint Security Systems deterred the shoplifters by taking away their privacy.

Now, and since the installation, the store has increased their profits because merchandise is in the store and available for purchase. Thanks to Checkpoint Security Systems retail anti theft devices an Anti shoplifting wave hit this retailers store.

To purchase Retail anti theft devices such as checkpoint tags and checkpoint labels please visit the Loss Prevention Store.

For more information on how you can stop shoplifting with a Checkpoint Security System Contact us here or call us at 1.770.426.0547

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My clothing security says “Don’t even think about it!”

June 5, 2011 by

I’ve decided I would like to start a life of crime. Why work and make an honest living when I can steal to get the items that I want? I think I will shoplift clothing so that I can return it for cash, or perhaps sell it in online auctions. Or, I could even run my own underground shop and sell it right out of my home. I want to be able to shoplift clothing easily, quickly, and without getting caught.

Unfortunately, the statements above are not uncommon. Shoplifting is more prevalent than the average person can imagine, especially when many people are facing tough economic times right now. When a shoplifter is scoping out a business to steal clothing from, they will notice whether clothing security is being used or not.

Many businesses do not have any security tags on clothes. They are making themselves an easy target for shoplifters. “Clothing up for grabs” might as well be posted on the store front – because not using clothing security tags advertises just as loudly to the potential shoplifter.

If your store uses clothing security tags and a clothing alarm, then you are also speaking to the shoplifters. You are saying, “I am going to do everything I can to prevent you from stealing from me.” The mere presence of hard plastic security tags on clothes tells them clothing security is a high priority to you and your business should not be targeted. Having clothing security says, “Don’t even try, shoplifter. Go somewhere else!.”

If I decide to pursue that life of crime, I think I will choose a different business to victimize. One not using clothing security and a clothing alarm.

To purchase a clothing alarm or clothing security tags please check out our website.

For more information on security tags on clothes , clothing security tags or clothing security contact us at clothing alarm orcall 1.770.426.0547.

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What can I do to Prevent shoplifting in my store?

June 5, 2011 by Leave a Comment

There are many ways that you may be able to prevent shoplifting in your business. Ways that the average business owner may not think of, but that are important none-the-less. Loss prevention experts can analyze the aspects of your business and offer up important advice on how to reduce your losses from shoplifting.

 

For example, store design should be taken into consideration. Registers should be near the entrance and exits of the business. This can prevent walkout thefts and also make a shoplifter nervous that they have to walk past where there are employees. Another way you can prevent shoplifting through store design is to not have aisles that stand too tall or create blind spots. You do not want to provide shoplifters a place to hide and complete their crime. Have mirrors in place to eliminate any potential blind spots, and also have good lighting so there are no dark corners for shoplifters to lurk.

 

Do not place high theft, expensive merchandise near the entrances and exits. Some bold shoplifters will simply “grab and go” by taking the merchandise and quickly getting out of the store. You are able to prevent shoplifting this way by placing this type of merchandise further back within your store, near employee work areas.

 

Another way you may be able to prevent shoplifting within your business is by keeping a neat and organized store. If your employees know the merchandise and what is on the sales floor, they are more apt to notice when merchandise is missing. This is also a good prevention tactic for employee theft. Employees will be less likely to steal if they know that it will be quickly noticed. Having good inventory audit programs will also allow you to keep tabs on your merchandise and notice right away when something is missing.

 

In order to reduce your losses, you have to think like a shoplifter, and then react by creating an environment less desirable to most shoplifters. If you do these things you will be able to effectively prevent shoplifting in your business.

 

To purchase loss prevention devices that may also help you to stop shoplifting in your store check out our website.

 

For more information on how you can stop shoplifting contact us or call 1.770.426.0547.

 

 

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Corporate Fraud and trust relationships in Atlanta GA

June 4, 2011 by Leave a Comment

In my over 30 years of experience in corporate fraud investigation a sad but simple reality had come to my attention. Management uses the wrong kind of trust when dealing with employees, assets, cash and the rest. I have finished the employee theft investigation, the employee has confessed and we are filing criminal charges. At that point the manager or owner says something like “I trusted that person”.

They feel guilty, are angry and question their own skills. They often feel as if they should have seen the employee theft coming. It is not their skills that they should be questioning. In this world there are two kinds of trust: personal trust and business trust.

Personal trust is the kind you have with your best buddy. They are always there for you and you for them.

Business trust is defined in three words: Trust But Verify. That’s it! You do not have the luxury of doing anything else.

The most reasons that we end up doing a corporate fraud investigation is that management uses personal trust in a business environment. They simply don’t see their “friends” being involved in employee theft. This is business not personal and if your management style is to be “friends” with your employee then you should probably change careers. You are responsible for an incredible amount of assets and liability and if employee theft is occurring because you’re using the wrong kind of trust with your employees you are responsible. As a professional you realize that you must protect those assets to keep the company profitable, which insures that, your employees have a job.

To do this you must trust but verify. I am not advocating that you are always watching over people’s shoulders. In fact a healthy work environment gives employees the ability to grow and do things in their own style. So what do you do? Here is an example; you receive a shipment. The person who is responsible for checking it in is almost finished. Pull part of the paperwork and recheck 10% of it. When they say to you “I just did that” you reply, “ It looks like you did a great job too, it is accurate, thank you and good work”.

As a professional you cannot afford to use personal trust in a business environment unless a frequent employee theft investigation is your thing.

For more information on employee theft or an employee theft investigation contact us at corporate fraud investigation in Atlanta GA or call 1.770.426.0547

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Use Checkpoint Systems to Stop profit loss from shoplifting

June 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment

You as a business owner need to figure out a way to reduce your losses and control shrink in your store. Simple enough, you would think. But shoplifters, employee theft and vendor fraud make the task more difficult than it needs to be. When a business is thinking about anti shoplifting methods , a great option to consider is Checkpoint security systems .

Part of an effective anti shoplifting system is making sure that inventory is accurately tracked and accounted for. Then, when inventory is displayed for customers to buy, retail anti theft devices like Checkpoint security systems may be used to further counter shrink problems. Checkpoint labels may be placed on high theft merchandise so that employees are alerted when merchandise is leaving without going through a cashier. Checkpoint tags work in the same manner. Often, simply the sight of the anti shoplifting tools like Checkpoint tags may be enough to deter the shoplifter and encourage them to move on to the next unprotected business.

When you recognize that some of the merchandise you sell is sought after by thieves, Checkpoint security systems will help protect it. You want to be able to still have your high theft merchandise available to honest customers right? Well Checkpoint systems allow you to still do this and have the merchandise protected to make a profit. There is no profit to be made when your merchandise is walking out at the hands of shoplifters.

While locked cases can help deter theft, it is probably not practical to lock up every item that you sell. Also people are more likely to purchase things they can get without the help of a sales associate. Checkpoint security systems such as Checkpoint labels or Checkpoint tags are used to display the merchandise that you have to offer without worrying about the profits you may lose if the merchandise is stolen.

Check out our website to purchase Checkpoint Systems retail anti theft devices, Checkpoint Labels and Checkpoint Tags.

For more information on retail anti theft devices , anti shoplifting , Checkpoint security systems, retail anti theft devices , Checkpoint labels , Checkpoint security tags or Checkpoint tags contact us at Checkpoint systems or call 1.770.426.0547.

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Display your wine and spirits openly and safely with bottle locks

June 3, 2011 by

Your customers want to be able to browse through your wine and spirits collection, handling the bottles and reading the labels.  But can you afford to allow this luxury to your customers, when theft and consumption in your store is such a problem?

You can display these items on your sales floor for all to view if you use liquor bottle security.  EASy Bottle Bottle locks from Alpha Security will prevent theft by being both a physical and visual deterrent.  When using  bottle security, bottles cannot be opened unless a key is used.  All shoplifters want the quick getaway and easy access to the merchandise.  They do not want to steal a bottle of wine or liquor that they have to spend hours figuring out how to open.

Businesses that sell wine and spirits also struggle with individuals consuming product within the business.  These people may need the product, but can’t afford to purchase it.  Some may just choose not to pay for it.  Either way, with EASy Bottle bottle security by Alpha Security your alcohol can be safely displayed and you can be assured that they are secure and available to be sold to your honest customers and not taken by your dishonest shoplifters.

Bottle locks can be a great a visual deterrent, and would-be thieves are deterred by the sight of the locks.  Sales are not lost, because the bottle locks are only on the cap of the bottle.  The presentation of the product is not altered, and sales can be increased because items you once may have displayed behind your counter or in a locked case can now be out where the customers are browsing.

If wine and liquor are items that you sell in your business, consider boosting your profits and decreasing your shrink by investing in new liquor bottle security for your store.

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For more information on  bottle security , bottle locks , EASy Bottle or Alpha Security contact us at liquor bottle security or call 1.770.426.0547.

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Bring unwanted attention to shoplifters with clothing security

June 3, 2011 by

Shoplifters are crafty you need clothing security to protect your profits. Many shoplifters steal clothing by simply putting it on under their clothes and walking out of your business with it.  Shoplifters  may also put it on over their clothes and wear it out, such as with coats, sweatshirts, hoodies, or other items that will fit over their own clothes.  Shoplifters will  “try on” shoes, then wear the new shoes out of your store, leaving you to find their old ones in the shoe box on the shelf.  Of course there is the tried and true way of stealing clothing by simply putting it into a purse or bag and then leaving without paying for it as well..

If you use clothing security tags, thefts like these would be more difficult to pull off.  Shoplifters do not want to have try to get around clothing security to steal.  They want to be able to conceal the merchandise as quickly as possible in order to make that fast getaway without being noticed.  Security tags on clothes can be the shoplifter worst nightmare as they don’t the attention while trying to remove them or sounding a clothing alarm off will get. Seeing that you utilize clothing security, potential shoplifters will move on to the next business that does not.

No matter what method the shoplifter may choose to utilize in order to steal from your business, these thefts can be deterred with clothing security.  A clothing alarm tells the potential shoplifter, “I’m going to make a LOT of noise if you try to steal me.”  Let your clothing talk to the shoplifters that come into your business by investing in  clothing security tags.

To purchase a clothing alarm or security tags on clothes check out our website.

For more information on Clothing Security tags, clothing security, or clothing alarm contact us at security tags on clothes  or call 1.770.426.256.

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Making your business less attractive…to shoplifters in order to Prevent Shoplifting

June 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment

 

A business’s ability to effectively prevent shoplifting can be extremely important in order for that business to be profitable.  No business owner wants all of his merchandise walking out of the front door without being purchased.  All businesses are affected by retail theft, but to what extent can be determined by the ways they prevent shoplifting in the business.

A business owner should make sure that their sales floor lay out is not attractive to shoplifters.  Keep shelving low and aisles spaced apart.  Clothing racks should have some space between them and not be too tall.  The sales floor should be analyzed to make sure that there are no hidden corners or dark areas that make it easy to be out of sight and concealing merchandise.

Shoplifters can be professionals or amateurs.  Both types can be good at what they do and difficult to catch, but you may still be able to stop shoplifting by knowing what to watch for when these individuals come into your business.  Professionals are shoplifting for a living and can be difficult to detain.  Both may use lookouts to watch store employees while another member of the group steals your merchandise.  Prevent shoplifting by both of these groups by being aware that they exist, and by trying hard not to be a target.

Shoplifters steal in a variety of ways.  They may conceal merchandise in purses, pockets, strollers, or inside of other merchandise that they will then purchase.  Some shoplifters will switch price tags on items, or try to conduct return fraud.  All of these varieties can lead to shrinkage within your store. 

However the shoplifter may choose to steal, it is your job as the business owner or manager to make it more difficult for them.  Prevent shoplifting to increase your profits.

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Anti Shoplifting Efforts Peak Employee Interest

June 1, 2011 by Leave a Comment

It has been a challenge for retailers to stop shoplifting since the first shops opened their doors in ancient times. Then, it was nice and easy for shop owners to enforce anti shoplifting measures. People were a lot less likely to steal when the punishment was incredibly severe.

Punishment for the crime has changed over time and unfortunately rates of loss due to shoplifting have gone drastically up. Because of this increase in crime, anti shoplifting strategies are more important now than ever before.  Luckily, in today’s world retail anti theft devices , such as Checkpoint labels and Checkpoint tags are available to help combat and stop shoplifting.

The first time I came in contact with Checkpoint Security Systems, I was an undercover loss prevention agent working in a drug store. I had heard of the Checkpoint Security Systems previously, but had never the opportunity to interact with one. After a brief run down on how these worked and what to look for, I loved the system.  Checkpoint Security Systems were like my partner (even better). With active Checkpoint Security Systems including Checkpoint tags and Checkpoint labels, thieves could not leave our store without being seen and heard.

As the years went on, each store I worked was fitted with Checkpoint systems, and we watched our shrink decrease. The more skilled “pro’s” were still challenged and forced to invent ways to attempt to defeat the checkpoint systems. Soon, many of these “pro’s” were nabbed and their ways were detected. Checkpoint systems offered my stores the anti shoplifting program we needed.

Visit the Retail Loss Prevention Store to purchase Checkpoint Security Systems, Checkpoint labels , Checkpoint Tags and other retail anti theft devices.

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