50 PRODUCTS THAT SHOULD BE PROTECTED WITH CHECKPOINT LABELS – PT1

 

50 PRODUCTS THAT SHOULD BE PROTECTED WITH CHECKPOINT LABELS – PT1
Sometimes, as a retailer, it’s hard to keep up with what’s being stolen and how to prevent it, while you are trying to run your store. You’ve got customers to contend with, you have to haggle with vendors and suppliers to keep costs down and you have to ensure that your team is running in top shape, delivering exceptional service to your customers so your doors can remain open. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone put together a list of all the items in your store that are most susceptible to loss, AND listed way to help deter those losses? It must be your lucky day. I’ve scoured the globe in search of the most commonly stolen items and I present to you 100 different products that are stolen from your store, and the type of EAS Label you should be using to stop it!
1. Cheese
Did you know that cheese is the most commonly shoplifted item in the entire world? Cheese is readily available almost anywhere. There are also some variety of cheeses that are so exclusive, they can set you back a car payment, or two. Checkpoint Labels can make an ideal theft deterrent solution if your grocery store is being targeted by a cheese bandit. The super adhesive backing can attach, without harm to the product, and give superb protection to keep your profits in house. 
2. Steaks
Ah yes, another commonly stolen grocery item that is often overlooked. My local police department runs a “dumbest criminal” section pretty often, and it seems like more and more, the criminals are people who are stealing steaks. Think about it and you’ll understand. These are high priced cuts of meat. In any other retail store, an item priced that high will usually have some form of protection; but we don’t often see that in a grocery store. Steaks are easily concealable and a thief can net a pretty big haul in a short amount of time. It would only make sense to use Checkpoint Labels to protect your steaks. 
3. Berries
Think really hard about this question. When is the last time that you paid attention to the price you paid for a container or blueberries, or raspberries? Last Saturday, I bought a container of blueberries (6oz) and it ran me almost $7. That’s crazy. As I was pondering my life choices to eat healthier, while standing in line to give half my monthly salary away for berries, I wondered just how many people slip these in their purse, or backpack. I can’t ever recall seeing EAS labels attached to these items. I bet it happens more frequently that you would think. Yet, another perfect opportunity to use Checkpoint Labels. 
4. Mushrooms
When I say mushrooms, I’m not referring to the $1.99 pack of sliced mushrooms that are readily available. Any decent supermarket or specialty grocer should stock a hearty selection of premium mushrooms. I’ve seen some types go for upwards of $200/lb. I could not imagine needing that for a recipe. The price alone would open this item up to theft, which makes it another perfect candidate for a good quality EAS label.  
5. Fish
Fish is another piece of high priced protein that should always be protected with a Checkpoint Label. Depending on the species and of course the freshness, I’ve seen filets in my local grocery store sell upwards of $30. I’d much rather catch my own, but that’s for another time. When packaged individually, and open for anyone to grab, they can be easily concealed in a purse or even down the front of ones pants… Yes, I’ve seen it. You don’t want to, so be sure to use quality Checkpoint Labels to prevent your fish from swimming upstream without being purchased!
For more information about Checkpoint Labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547

Sometimes, as a retailer, it’s hard to keep up with what’s being stolen and how to prevent it, while you are trying to run your store. You’ve got customers to contend with, you have to haggle with vendors and suppliers to keep costs down and you have to ensure that your team is running in top shape, delivering exceptional service to your customers so your doors can remain open. Wouldn’t it be nice if someone put together a list of all the items in your store that are most susceptible to loss, AND listed way to help deter those losses? It must be your lucky day. I’ve scoured the globe in search of the most commonly stolen items and I present to you 100 different products that are stolen from your store, and the type of EAS Label you should be using to stop it!

 

1. Cheese

Did you know that cheese is the most commonly shoplifted item in the entire world? Cheese is readily available almost anywhere. There are also some variety of cheeses that are so exclusive, they can set you back a car payment, or two. Checkpoint Labels can make an ideal theft deterrent solution if your grocery store is being targeted by a cheese bandit. The super adhesive backing can attach, without harm to the product, and give superb protection to keep your profits in house. 

 

2. Steaks

Ah yes, another commonly stolen grocery item that is often overlooked. My local police department runs a “dumbest criminal” section pretty often, and it seems like more and more, the criminals are people who are stealing steaks. Think about it and you’ll understand. These are high priced cuts of meat. In any other retail store, an item priced that high will usually have some form of protection; but we don’t often see that in a grocery store. Steaks are easily concealable and a thief can net a pretty big haul in a short amount of time. It would only make sense to use Checkpoint Labels to protect your steaks. 

 

3. Berries

Think really hard about this question. When is the last time that you paid attention to the price you paid for a container or blueberries, or raspberries? Last Saturday, I bought a container of blueberries (6oz) and it ran me almost $7. That’s crazy. As I was pondering my life choices to eat healthier, while standing in line to give half my monthly salary away for berries, I wondered just how many people slip these in their purse, or backpack. I can’t ever recall seeing EAS labels attached to these items. I bet it happens more frequently that you would think. Yet, another perfect opportunity to use Checkpoint Labels. 

4. Mushrooms

When I say mushrooms, I’m not referring to the $1.99 pack of sliced mushrooms that are readily available. Any decent supermarket or specialty grocer should stock a hearty selection of premium mushrooms. I’ve seen some types go for upwards of $200/lb. I could not imagine needing that for a recipe. The price alone would open this item up to theft, which makes it another perfect candidate for a good quality EAS label.  

5. Fish

Fish is another piece of high priced protein that should always be protected with a Checkpoint Label. Depending on the species and of course the freshness, I’ve seen filets in my local grocery store sell upwards of $30. I’d much rather catch my own, but that’s for another time. When packaged individually, and open for anyone to grab, they can be easily concealed in a purse or even down the front of ones pants… Yes, I’ve seen it. You don’t want to, so be sure to use quality Checkpoint Labels to prevent your fish from swimming upstream without being purchased!

For more information about Checkpoint Labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547