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When To Use Sensormatic Labels vs. Hard Tags
When is it appropriate to use Sensormatic labels versus a security hard tag on merchandise? This may sound like an odd question but I bring it up because of something I noticed in a major department store the other day. I was helping my wife look for a new purse (not that I was much help, I think I was more there to amuse her) and while she was trying on purses, checking zippers and looking for all of the necessary hiding places she requires of a handbag, I was looking at the security tags being used. Like I said, I don’t think I was much help to her. I noticed that many of the purses had electronic article surveillance labels on the manufacturer’s hang tag. There were a few very expensive bags with hard tags on them. I put on my Loss Prevention Manager hat and began questioning the reasoning for the tagging as it was being done in this store.
Sensormatic labels are great to use to stop shoplifting and the acoustic magnetic labels are easily detected when a thief carries tagged merchandise through an electronic article surveillance tower. It is important for a store owner to remember that the labels may have a strong adhesive but if they are attached to a manufacturer’s hang tag the hang tag can usually be pulled off without any real effort exerted. A hard tag may be a better option in these types of situations. This brings up the question when are Sensormatic labels the appropriate anti-theft device?
Personally, I like the acoustic magnetic labels for smaller, boxed merchandise that is not a high theft or high dollar item. A great place to start is the health and beauty section of a store. Plain toothbrushes, bottles of mouthwash, bottles and boxes of aspirin and other lower price point pain relievers. The Sensormatic HBC Label is designed to protect smaller and thinner cosmetic merchandise items. Store brand products are not as popular among criminals as name brand goods so these tend to be good choices for labels in order to stop shoplifting. Other areas to consider for electronic article surveillance labels can be writing utensils such as pens and pencils, crayons and markers. You might even tag budget cd’s and dvd’s with labels. I do recommend that new release movies, high end pen sets, and other items would be better protected in a Sensormatic Safer anti-theft device.
So while I have mentioned additional items for protecting merchandise available from Sensormatic it has to raise a question among some readers about which products are best for their particular stores. Bill Bregar, Founder of Loss Prevention Systems, Inc. has the answers for retailers of any type of wares. Whether your store is a clothing specialty store, an antique shop or a corner market, Bill and his team can guide you in your efforts to reduce theft and increase profitability. That is what HIS business specializes in and they have been doing it since 1983! Loss Prevention training, stock shortage risk evaluation and action planning, theft investigations and even employee background checks and pre-employment drug screenings are services they offer in addition to Sensormatic systems. Bill can find the right solution to fit your store and you will be amazed at what you can save when you begin to take the right combination of steps to stop shoplifting and cut down employee theft.
Sensormatic labels are a cost effective way to deter criminals from stealing from your store. I have listed many of the items I would recommend them to be used on. When the merchandise is higher priced and a sure target of criminals other Sensormatic devices are in order. But, no matter what it is that you need to protect, Loss Prevention Systems, inc. has the solution.
Sensormatic labels are important and we can help you with them. For more informtation contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 and let’s talk.
When is it appropriate to use Sensormatic labels versus a security hard tag on merchandise? This may sound like an odd question but I bring it up because of something I noticed in a major department store the other day. I was helping my wife look for a new purse (not that I was much help, I think I was more there to amuse her) and while she was trying on purses, checking zippers and looking for all of the necessary hiding places she requires of a handbag, I was looking at the security tags being used. Like I said, I don’t think I was much help to her. I noticed that many of the purses had electronic article surveillance labels on the manufacturer’s hang tag. There were a few very expensive bags with hard tags on them. I put on my Loss Prevention Manager hat and began questioning the reasoning for the tagging as it was being done in this store.
Sensormatic labels are great to use to stop shoplifting and the acoustic magnetic labels are easily detected when a thief carries tagged merchandise through an electronic article surveillance tower. It is important for a store owner to remember that the labels may have a strong adhesive but if they are attached to a manufacturer’s hang tag the hang tag can usually be pulled off without any real effort exerted. A hard tag may be a better option in these types of situations. This brings up the question when are Sensormatic labels the appropriate anti-theft device?
Personally, I like the acoustic magnetic labels for smaller, boxed merchandise that is not a high theft or high dollar item. A great place to start is the health and beauty section of a store. Plain toothbrushes, bottles of mouthwash, bottles and boxes of aspirin and other lower price point pain relievers. The Sensormatic HBC Label is designed to protect smaller and thinner cosmetic merchandise items. Store brand products are not as popular among criminals as name brand goods so these tend to be good choices for labels in order to stop shoplifting. Other areas to consider for electronic article surveillance labels can be writing utensils such as pens and pencils, crayons and markers. You might even tag budget cd’s and dvd’s with labels. I do recommend that new release movies, high end pen sets, and other items would be better protected in a Sensormatic Safer anti-theft device.
So while I have mentioned additional items for protecting merchandise available from Sensormatic it has to raise a question among some readers about which products are best for their particular stores. Bill Bregar, Founder of Loss Prevention Systems, Inc. has the answers for retailers of any type of wares. Whether your store is a clothing specialty store, an antique shop or a corner market, Bill and his team can guide you in your efforts to reduce theft and increase profitability. That is what HIS business specializes in and they have been doing it since 1983! Loss Prevention training, stock shortage risk evaluation and action planning, theft investigations and even employee background checks and pre-employment drug screenings are services they offer in addition to Sensormatic systems. Bill can find the right solution to fit your store and you will be amazed at what you can save when you begin to take the right combination of steps to stop shoplifting and cut down employee theft.
Sensormatic labels are a cost effective way to deter criminals from stealing from your store. I have listed many of the items I would recommend them to be used on. When the merchandise is higher priced and a sure target of criminals other Sensormatic devices are in order. But, no matter what it is that you need to protect, Loss Prevention Systems, inc. has the solution.
Sensormatic labels are important and we can help you with them. For more informtation, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 and let’s talk.
