Anti Shoplifting on The Minds of Many Retailers

April 28, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Anti shoplifting efforts are worked by many retailers today. However, these anti shoplifting progressions can be fruitless without the appropriate knowledge, energy and focus. Lots of tools are available on the market today to help you as a business create an atmosphere of anti shoplifting, but the actual process will take the involvement of your entire store team.

Checkpoint systems offer the retailer a direct approach to anti shoplifting. As shrink increases around the global and a great deal of it being directly related to shoplifting or customer theft, it is even more important to have a goal of anti shoplifting.

My old boss use to talk about the first time he had seen Checkpoint Systems. He’d go on about how he loved the product so much and wished he could’ve invented something as powerful a tool as Checkpoint Systems. He’d tell me that in order for the Checkpoint systems to maximize profitability, it required the management team to be sold as to its effectiveness. In his stores, he trained the store staff on the proper placement of checkpoint labels and how properly placing these checkpoint labels, it would protect the merchandise and help boost sales. As part of the checkpoint systems program, my boss also followed up with the stores management team to ensure they knew the facts about the system, and were also familiar with the checkpoint labels, how they worked and what to do when the system is activated. He went so far as to tear apart new checkpoint labels to show the management team how the tags worked and what made them effective.

Checkpoint labels are an effective part of retail theft prevention solutions and should be considered as part of your strategic business plan. A simple yet effective process that can boost sales, impact shrink and provide great customer service.

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Deter Theft With the Technology of Bottle Security

April 28, 2011 by

While shoplifting has been around forever, the technology that can help prevent the theft of your merchandise has not.  Businesses in this current day and age of technology can benefit from the many advancements that have been made in the field of loss prevention.

Stores that sell wine and liquor also have options to help keep their merchandise secure.  Liquor bottle security, such as the EASy bottle cap from Alpha Security, can be added to your high theft and expensive wines and liquors.  The bottle lock fits over the top of the bottle and prevents the bottle being opened prior to being purchased.  Store employees remove the bottle locks at the time of purchase.

A bottle lock on your high end bottle of wine or liquor does not deter from the presentation of the merchandise, but it does deter theft.  A would-be shoplifter sees the bottle security clearly visible on the bottle, and will more than likely decide to take his shoplifting elsewhere.  Shoplifters do not want to have to try to figure out how to open one of these bottle locks, because that takes time and effort that is not worth the reward.

Shoplifters, especially those stealing wine and liquor, want immediate gratification for their efforts.  Bottle security such as the EASy bottle cap can make that goal unrealistic for the potential shoplifter, often forcing them to move on to the next business without bottle locks.

This technology also allows the business owner to display his high end products openly so that customers can shop them, read labels, etc.  This is preferable to having these items behind a counter or in a locked case, and an increase in sales will result.  This, coupled with decreased loss due to theft, makes the technology of bottle security well worth the investment.

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Staying a Step Ahead with Clothing Security

April 27, 2011 by

Sometimes it seems as if the shoplifters are one step ahead of our efforts to deter them.  At the business I work for, I am always learning about new ways that shoplifters steal, ways that I would have never even considered.  I often wonder what kind of world we would live in if those who chose to steal in these creative ways would simply put their efforts into something beneficial instead of illegal.

Shoplifters target merchandise that they desire, or merchandise in which they can make a profit.  Clothing is no exception, so clothing security needs to be considered if your business sells it.  Clothing is needed by everyone, and is relatively easy to conceal.  Clothing security tags are an option to consider when shopping around for clothing security options.

A clothing alarm can be attached to your high theft clothing and will alert your store staff should it leave your business without being paid for.  Clothing security tags are a visual deterrent to the would-be thief also, so the shoplifter may simply choose not to steal from you.

A shoplifter deciding whether or not to steal from you is a decision that you can sway by having security tags on clothes.  For minimal investment you can protect your merchandise and be able to stay a step ahead of the shoplifters, for a change, instead of vice versa.  Being one step ahead of theft does wonders for your profitability and your ability to serve your honest, paying customers.

In a world of poor choices that shoplifters make, the decision not to steal from you is an excellent choice that is influenced by your decision to have clothing security.

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Employee Theft – More Than We Know

April 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment

When faced with unknown business shortages and losses, employee theft is often not on the initial list when owners seek answers.

Business owners and employers usually look at all the other possible causes for missing merchandise, property, or cash.  External theft, shoplifters, vendor shortages, bookkeeping or accounting errors, or almost any other imaginable reason is considered before turning an eye of suspicion toward a “valued and trusted” employee.

Internal theft is often left to go on unstopped for months or even years because of misplaced trust by an employee.  As a matter of fact, many cases of employee theft are only discovered when the guilty employee is away from his or her job for a period of more than a couple of days, and the replacement uncovers a situation such as an unusual check, or missing merchandise that the thief was always able to cover up when left alone without supervision or without ever having another employee check his work.  A policy of checks and balances and shared job responsibilities tend to deter large thefts by employees.

When considering employee theft, look at every way that assets can be appropriated by employees.  Think of salespeople, receiving, accounting and other office personnel.  How many ways are there that employees in different positions can get away with theft? Retail business owners frequently turn to qualified experts, loss prevention consultants.  Based on years of experience and practical application, a loss prevention agent will efficiently assess vulnerabilities and offer solid suggestions and solutions to assist the business owner in eliminating the conditions that allow internal theft to occur.

A loss prevention agent is also useful when the storeowner suspects that there is a n employee on payroll who is stealing from the business – in effect from the owner.  A loss prevention agent can then be contacted and conduct an internal theft investigation. The loss prevention agent can assess the situation with an investigator’s eye, and remain totally objective as he develops facts and conducts interviews with the staff.  A skilled interviewer will draw definitive conclusions about any theft involvement of employees.  Emotion will not be a factor as the results are delivered to the owner, who will then make the appropriate decisions for the benefit of his business.

Employee theft is a national problem that comes to light locally all too often.

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Proper Way To Prevent Shoplifting 1

April 27, 2011 by Leave a Comment

             Obviously we all want to prevent shoplifting within our individual stores. However, there’s a right way and a wrong way to do everything. When it comes to employing anti shoplifting methods the risks may far outweigh the rewards if the proper precautions aren’t taken.

             The first step in your anti shoplifting checklist should be: you must see the subject enter the store or the department without the merchandise. If you skip this step you open yourself up to a world of hurt. How do you know that the person didn’t bring in a piece of clothing to return or exchange? Maybe they brought it with them in order to match it up to another piece they’re thinking of purchasing. If you don’t know then don’t risk it.

             Secondly, in order to prevent shoplifting, you must be able to identify the items taken, the location from which it was taken and the location, on the individuals person or belongings, where the merchandise has been concealed. Don’t play a guessing game. You need to know this information before you approach a shoplifter. If not you risk seeming unsure or unprofessional and could easily end up in a he said/ she said argument with the subject, or worse the police.

             Next, you must be able to describe how the subject concealed the merchandise and how they removed it from the store. Did they shove it down the front of their pants? (Don’t laugh; this happens far more often than anyone likes to admit) Did they simply walk out with it palmed in their hands? You’ve got to know all the details before making a stop. There are several other anti shoplifting steps that must be followed. These are just the initial steps you must perform in order to prevent shoplifting in your store.

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Helping to Stop Shoplifting with Checkpoint Systems

April 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment

As a business owner you would like to display your products for all of your customers to browse, selecting the items that they wish to purchase.  You’d like to have unlimited options to merchandise in order to maximize profits while providing sought after merchandise.  This dream can be achieved with anti shoplifting devices such as Checkpoint security systems.

Checkpoint labels or Checkpoint tags can be affixed to your high end or high theft merchandise.  An alarm then sounds if these items leave your business without being purchased.  Shoplifters also notice Checkpoint security tags and may decide not to steal from you.  So you really can display your merchandise in a manner in which your honest customers can shop, but your dishonest customers do not steal.

Retail theft prevention has to be considered in order to operate a profitable business.  You cannot offer products free of charge to the general public, or you would quickly be out of business.  Without anti shoplifting initiatives, that is essentially what you are doing if you do not recognize the need to stop shoplifting within your business.  A Checkpoint security system can help out with that task.

No matter what the loss is that you are experiencing, Checkpoint security systems can help stop shoplifting within your business.  With Checkpoint security tags, you will have better instock on your shelves because you are selling more merchandise and are having less stolen.  Checkpoint tags visually deter a shoplifter also, making him or her reconsider stealing from your business.  Having more merchandise purchased rather than stolen is definitely good for business, and Checkpoint systems can help you out with that.

Visit the Retail Loss Prevention Store for the best prices on checkpoint systems , checkpoint labels and all of your retail theft prevention needs!

For more information about anti shoplifting or checkpoint security systems or checkpoint labels or checkpoint systems or Checkpoint security system or retail theft prevention or checkpoint security tags or stop shoplifting or contact us at checkpoint tags or call 1.770.426.0547.

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Alpha Security Providing Quality Liquor Bottle Security

April 26, 2011 by

Alpha Security products have been around the retail world for quite awhile. More recently, Alpha Security introduced the EASy bottle lock which has been an invaluable addition to the bottle security program at many retail locations. Alpha Security and the EASy bottle lock work to protect merchandise and boost profits.

A drug store chain desperate for some form of bottle security shopped Alpha security products and found the EASy bottle locks. Feeling this type of bottle security was appropriate for their business; the drug store ordered a supply. Losing roughly 30% of liquor sales to theft, the store needed a dramatic, impactful plan. Alpha Security offers this store the right bottle security protection through the use of EASy bottle locks. Fitting over the top of most types of liquor bottles, the EASy bottle lock becomes a difficult item to defeat.

After bottle locks were installed on various bottles, the drug store saw a dramatic decrease in loss, and a huge jump in sales. Realizing merchandise was now available for customers to buy; the investment in bottle security was well planned.

A Bottle lock is sometimes frowned upon by the operations team because they appear to be an inconvenience to customers. However, there seems to be somewhat of a misconception when it comes to the use of bottle locks. Bottle locks are exactly what they sound like. Sure, they secure bottles of liquor and prevent bottles from being opened up until the Bottle locks are removed, but more importantly bottle locks keep profits in the stores.

All in all, if you as a business owner, or store manager are on the fence about physical security issues and merchandise protection, it would not only beneficial to your profits, store team and future to consider a solid protection strategy.

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Security Tags on Clothes Helps Keep Profits in Stores

April 25, 2011 by

Those new to the world of security tags on clothes might not understand how security tags on clothes work and what they do to keep profits in stores. One management team I worked with was very familiar with the profitability of security tags on clothes and made sure they stayed profitable.

Downtown was never an easy market for this retailer in this big city. A newer chain of clothing stores, the managers wanted clothing security to be the highlight of their business. They knew clothing security was an important part of the business and ensured each new store was outfitted with security tags on clothes. Walking the store prior to its soft opening, the management team walked the sales floor looking at the shopability of the store and security tags on clothes. The managers considered clothing security as an integral part of the business and understood that by providing clothing security, they kept merchandise ready and available for customers, ultimately boosting profits.

The opening came. Sure enough in the first week, the store experienced several shoplifting attempts. Thieves seemed to flock to new openings, surely because they assume these retailers weren’t staffed as they should be and might not have the best clothing security.

Clothing security tags were all over merchandise. The would-be thieves were deterred, stopped and apprehended all week. Looking over the various sections of the store, the managers were happy with the business decisions they had made regarding clothing security tags. In reality, the visibility of the clothing security tags probably stopped even more shoplifters than the store had realized. Feeling positive with the results of the clothing security tags, the managers spoke with the store encouraging them to keep up with the clothing security tags program and to provide excellent customer service.

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Keep an Eye Out for Employee Theft – Atlanta Georgia

April 25, 2011 by Leave a Comment

What are some of the first indicators of employee theft?

It all starts when an employee with a need realizes that there is an opportunity to get merchandise, supplies, or money, from the place where he works, and there is little chance that the theft will be uncovered.

Frequently, the employee starts out by “borrowing”, and may even intend to pay back the company for his thefts, but times goes by without his being detected and the amount stolen gets out of hand.  And the amounts taken seem to increase by incident as the thief becomes bolder.

The business owner should look for certain signs in the employee or groups of behaviors that might indicate dishonesty in an employee.

Does the employee live beyond his means?  He may have come into a large inheritance, or he may have bought his new BMW with an unauthorized salary increase?

Has the employee’s behavior changed?  Does the employee seem to be suspicious or defensive?

Is the employee very protective of her duties and reluctant to let anyone else relieve her?  An employee only takes one or two days off at a time, or even delays or forfeits vacation may not be so much dedicated as they are defensive, and wants to avoid another set of eyes scrutinizing her work.

Are there indications that an employee has a problem with alcohol, drugs, or gambling?  These are often expensive habits to feed, sometimes fed by employee theft.

Does the employee get more than her share of personal telephone calls?  Could they be calls from collectors?  Does the employee appear secretive when talking on the phone?  There may be financial issues that are causing excessive pressure for the employee.

Are there customers or vendors who only want to deal with a particular employee?  The employee may be offering excellent service, or they could be giving “friend” discounts or working in collusion with a vendor to steal merchandise.

This is by no means a comprehensive list of employee theft indicators nor do these actions definitely point to theft, but may indicate the need to manage that employee more closely so that there are no surprises to the company.

If you have a suspicion of employee theft, or want more information on the prevention of internal theft, call 770-426-0547 or click here in Atlanta Georgia or anywhere in the U.S.

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Investing in your Profits with Checkpoint Security Systems

April 24, 2011 by Leave a Comment

A business owner wants to be able to provide merchandise at a reasonable price, without having to compensate excessively for loss due to shrink and theft.  It’s a simply concept outwardly, but with many facets that have to be explored.  Retail anti theft devices are an option that can be explored in order to help reduce these losses that all business owners experience to some extent.

Retail theft prevention options such as Checkpoint security systems are a proven way to help stop shoplifting within businesses.  Checkpoint labels or Checkpoint tags attached to your high theft merchandise sound an alarm should they leave your business without being paid for.  The visual deterrent alone is enough to convince shoplifters to rethink stealing from businesses with Checkpoint systems.

Shoplifters tend to scope out a business before they consider it a target.  When they are deciding where and what to steal, they are looking at your retail theft prevention options.  When they see that you have Checkpoint labels or Checkpoint security tags, they are wary about attempting to steal from you.  Shoplifters do not want attention, and thrive on that lack of attention in order to steal.  So by having anti shoplifting devices such as Checkpoint security systems, you are telling the shoplifters that you are willing to provide them plenty of attention in order to protect your merchandise.

It’s a fact that businesses suffer loss due to theft.  Businesses can, however, take proactive measures to reduce this loss as much as possible.  Anti shoplifting ideas such as Checkpoint security systems are an option, and for minimal investment maximum profit can be achieved. Checkpoint security tags deliver a great ROI to your bottom line not the shoplifters!  That scenario is what business is all about.

Visit the Retail Loss Prevention Store to see a full selection of checkpoint tags ,  checkpoint systems and other retail anti theft devices .

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

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