“Foiling” Professional Shoplifters And Their Booster Bags; The Benefits Of Using The 3-Alarm Alpha Thunder Tag

 

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“Foiling” Professional Shoplifters And Their Booster Bags; The Benefits Of Using The 3-Alarm Alpha Thunder Tag
     There are a lot of retail anti-theft devices on the market and each one can prevent shoplifting.  The degree to which they can decrease theft may vary, based on the features of the device.  The Alpha Thunder tag is a good example of a device with optimal impact, providing serious protection for merchandise.  The tags have a number of benefits not offered by some other retail anti-theft devices on the market.  The tag is applied directly to packaging using an adhesive backing that makes it stick to the item.  It can be attached to boxed merchandise, plastic clamshell packaging, even to display merchandise such as tablets, laptops, and hardware displays like power tools.  The Alpha Thunder tag has a tamper alarm built into it using a plunger device so that if a shoplifter were to try to pull it off, a loud 95 decibel alarm is activated.  Regardless of where a thief is located in the store, that alarm will draw the attention of store employees so they can respond and deter a theft.
       Many retail anti-theft devices have one or two alarm technology designs meaning they will activate an electronic article surveillance (EAS) antenna or they will activate the alarm antenna AND they have a tamper alarm to prevent removal.  The Alpha Thunder tag is a 3-alarm device.  It has the tamper alarm I spoke of, it activates an EAS antenna AND it has an additional internal alarm that activates if it passes through an EAS antenna and goes out the door.  The one and two alarm devices activate antennas, but if a shoplifter continues out the door, there is no other alert to draw attention to them.  Merchandise alarming while in the possession of a criminal draws undesired attention that a shoplifter, especially a professional shoplifter wants to avoid. While all retail anti-theft devices can prevent shoplifting the Thunder tag offers added peace of mind to the store owner or manager.
     One aspect of Alpha’s 3-alarm devices that excites me about these products is they have been proven they can be detected through 5 layers of foil in booster bag tests.  Booster bags are one of the illegal tools that professional shoplifters employ to try to defeat EAS antenna systems.  The idea is that the foil interrupts the radio frequency waves that allow a tag to be detected by the antenna.  Professional shoplifters come to a store and may have a foil lined bag folded and hidden under their clothes, or it may be a handbag or tote that they have lined on the inside with foil.  They fill the bag with the merchandise they want and then leave the store, confident that even if the merchandise is protected with retail anti-theft devices the bag will prevent an EAS antenna from reading any devices or tags.  With the 3-alarm tags, foil is no longer a concern for retailers.  I saw the potential losses a foil lined bag could have caused my store when I caught a shoplifter stealing packages of razor blades.  The suspect filled his bag and walked out through our EAS antennas but the alarm did not sound.  Fortunately I had been on the salesfloor watching him and was able to detain him based on my observation of him otherwise we would have lost several hundred dollars in merchandise.  Our merchandise was tagged but those particular tags could not be picked up due to the foil lining. 
      Stock shortage due to merchandise theft is a drain on a store’s profit margin.  Left unchecked it gets worse over time as thieves identify a store as an easy target and make it a regular on their list of stores to hit.  Using the Alpha Thunder Tag to protect displays and merchandise, along with EAS antennas, a store can prevent shoplifting and add those shortage dollars back to the profit line.  
Get more information on Alpha Thunder Tags, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today.
       

There are a lot of retail anti-theft devices on the market and each one can prevent shoplifting. The degree to which they can decrease theft may vary, based on the features of the device. The Alpha Thunder tag is a good example of a device with optimal impact, providing serious protection for merchandise. The tags have a number of benefits not offered by some other retail anti-theft devices on the market. The tag is applied directly to packaging using an adhesive backing that makes it stick to the item. It can be attached to boxed merchandise, plastic clamshell packaging, even to display merchandise such as tablets, laptops, and hardware displays like power tools. The Alpha Thunder tag has a tamper alarm built into it using a plunger device so that if a shoplifter were to try to pull it off, a loud 95 decibel alarm is activated. Regardless of where a thief is located in the store, that alarm will draw the attention of store employees so they can respond and deter a theft.

Many retail anti-theft devices have one or two alarm technology designs meaning they will activate an electronic article surveillance (EAS) antenna or they will activate the alarm antenna AND they have a tamper alarm to prevent removal. The Alpha Thunder tag is a 3-alarm device. It has the tamper alarm I spoke of, it activates an EAS antenna AND it has an additional internal alarm that activates if it passes through an EAS antenna and goes out the door. The one and two alarm devices activate antennas, but if a shoplifter continues out the door, there is no other alert to draw attention to them. Merchandise alarming while in the possession of a criminal draws undesired attention that a shoplifter, especially a professional shoplifter wants to avoid. While all retail anti-theft devices can prevent shoplifting the Thunder tag offers added peace of mind to the store owner or manager.

One aspect of Alpha’s 3-alarm devices that excites me about these products is they have been proven they can be detected through 5 layers of foil in booster bag tests. Booster bags are one of the illegal tools that professional shoplifters employ to try to defeat EAS antenna systems. The idea is that the foil interrupts the radio frequency waves that allow a tag to be detected by the antenna. Professional shoplifters come to a store and may have a foil lined bag folded and hidden under their clothes, or it may be a handbag or tote that they have lined on the inside with foil. They fill the bag with the merchandise they want and then leave the store, confident that even if the merchandise is protected with retail anti-theft devices the bag will prevent an EAS antenna from reading any devices or tags. With the 3-alarm tags, foil is no longer a concern for retailers. I saw the potential losses a foil lined bag could have caused my store when I caught a shoplifter stealing packages of razor blades. The suspect filled his bag and walked out through our EAS antennas but the alarm did not sound. Fortunately I had been on the salesfloor watching him and was able to detain him based on my observation of him otherwise we would have lost several hundred dollars in merchandise. Our merchandise was tagged but those particular tags could not be picked up due to the foil lining. 

Stock shortage due to merchandise theft is a drain on a store’s profit margin. Left unchecked it gets worse over time as thieves identify a store as an easy target and make it a regular on their list of stores to hit. Using the Alpha Thunder Tag to protect displays and merchandise, along with EAS antennas, a store can prevent shoplifting and add those shortage dollars back to the profit line.  

 

Get more information on Alpha Thunder Tags, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today.       

 

 

EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE LIKE A WATER FILTER

 

EMPLOYEE BACKGROUND CHECKS ARE LIKE A WATER FILTER
So, I share an office with a General Manager at my home store. It’s a rather large office, tucked away in the rear of the store. He has a large desk. I have a large desk. We both face opposing corners and hardly see each other and he’s a pretty quiet guy. The bad part though, is that managers will often use the office to conduct interviews; even though there are two other offices in the store! Listening to how some managers conduct interviews makes me happy that we always conduct an employee background check on potential candidates. 
A pre-employment screening is absolutely a necessity. You can’t leave everything in the hands of managers who may, or may not possess the interview skills needed to weed through a host of candidates. 
Last week, I’m twiddling away on a case when a manager comes into my office with a potential hire for the store. I sit back quietly reviewing CCTV and typing my narrative and I can’t help but to be more interested in how this manager interviews a potential employee. For 25 minutes, this manager, a tenured manager who has been around for a decade or more, talks about his expectations. The manager talked for 25 minutes. I couldn’t tell you what this candidate sounded like because the manager did all the talking. The only time the candidate said anything was the resounding YES! When offered a position in the store. 
Befuddled, I asked this manager what he learned from the candidate during the interview. He didn’t quite know what to make of my question. In his mind, he was a great interviewer. Side note, this manager has the highest turnover rate in the store. I asked if he treated every candidate the same and he said he did. Boy, am I sure glad we run employee background checks as a safety net. 
Some managers just aren’t good interviewers. They don’t know what questions to ask, and they may even ask questions they shouldn’t. A solid pre-employment screening process can help filter out dead weight your managers may let slip by during the interview process. 
Think of an employee background check like a three step water filter. The water passes through an initial screen to take out any contaminants. Next, it goes through a process that removes the “hardness” and finally, a good system will pass the water through a UV light, killing any virus or bacteria that may have taken up residence. Your hiring practices should do the same. A good application is your first step. The right questions can weed out anyone not in line with your business. Second, an interview with a manager that knows how to ask questions and really gets to understand and feel out a person in a 30 minute time frame. Lastly, a pre-employment screening/background check is your UV light to the hiring process. 
From the great Doctor Gregory House, “everybody lies. Job interviews are not immune to fibbers. Don’t let the toxic bacteria filled water into your business. Kill the possibility by always conducting an employee background check!
Need information on Employee Background Check. Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now. 

So, I share an office with a General Manager at my home store. It’s a rather large office, tucked away in the rear of the store. He has a large desk. I have a large desk. We both face opposing corners and hardly see each other and he’s a pretty quiet guy. The bad part though, is that managers will often use the office to conduct interviews; even though there are two other offices in the store! Listening to how some managers conduct interviews makes me happy that we always conduct an employee background check on potential candidates. 

 

A pre-employment screening is absolutely a necessity. You can’t leave everything in the hands of managers who may, or may not possess the interview skills needed to weed through a host of candidates. 

 

Last week, I’m twiddling away on a case when a manager comes into my office with a potential hire for the store. I sit back quietly reviewing CCTV and typing my narrative and I can’t help but to be more interested in how this manager interviews a potential employee. For 25 minutes, this manager, a tenured manager who has been around for a decade or more, talks about his expectations. The manager talked for 25 minutes. I couldn’t tell you what this candidate sounded like because the manager did all the talking. The only time the candidate said anything was the resounding YES! When offered a position in the store. 

 

Befuddled, I asked this manager what he learned from the candidate during the interview. He didn’t quite know what to make of my question. In his mind, he was a great interviewer. Side note, this manager has the highest turnover rate in the store. I asked if he treated every candidate the same and he said he did. Boy, am I sure glad we run employee background checks as a safety net. 

 

Some managers just aren’t good interviewers. They don’t know what questions to ask, and they may even ask questions they shouldn’t. A solid pre-employment screening process can help filter out dead weight your managers may let slip by during the interview process. 

 

Think of an employee background check like a three step water filter. The water passes through an initial screen to take out any contaminants. Next, it goes through a process that removes the “hardness” and finally, a good system will pass the water through a UV light, killing any virus or bacteria that may have taken up residence. Your hiring practices should do the same. A good application is your first step. The right questions can weed out anyone not in line with your business. Second, an interview with a manager that knows how to ask questions and really gets to understand and feel out a person in a 30 minute time frame. Lastly, a pre-employment screening/background check is your UV light to the hiring process. 

 

From the great Doctor Gregory House, “everybody lies”. Job interviews are not immune to fibbers. Don’t let the toxic bacteria filled water into your business. Kill the possibility by always conducting an employee background check!

Need information on Employee Background Check. Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now. 

 

 

A Retail Theft Prevention Strategy Is Incomplete Without A Checkpoint Security System Included

 

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A Retail Theft Prevention Strategy Is Incomplete Without A Checkpoint Security System Included
     My wife and I were out shopping the other day looking around one of her favorite clothing stores.  My wife was interested in the clothing, while I found myself interested in the sign on the door seeking applicants for a Loss Prevention Officer.  As I looked around the store I noticed quite a few closed circuit television cameras, or at least domes hanging from the ceiling. I already knew that this store staffs the fitting room with a fitting room attendant, and saw she was diligently counting clothes for patrons as they entered and left the fitting room.   But I was surprised that after all the times we have visited this store, I never noticed they do not use a Checkpoint security system to stop shoplifting.  In fact they don’t use any retail theft prevention devices on clothes, shoes, or any of the other items they sell.  It seems a little curious to me that a store would invest in Loss Prevention staff and CCTV systems, but not go the extra step to use Checkpoint tags or electronic article surveillance antennas.  While it is good to want to catch shoplifters, I have found that it is much better if you can deter them in the first place.
     How does a Checkpoint security system stop shoplifting?  Starting with the electronic article surveillance (EAS) antennas positioned at the doors, shoppers entering the store are aware that the store is using retail theft prevention equipment. Criminals also look for this when they are deciding whether or not to target a store.  Once in the store the use of Checkpoint tags on merchandise deters casual shoplifters, the people who may only steal for a quick thrill or on an impulse.  They don’t necessarily intend to steal before they come to the store, but make a decision based on impulse.  This particular group of shoplifters tends to avoid taking too many risks, especially the risk of setting off an EAS alarm at the front doors.  Professional shoplifters may also be deterred by Checkpoint tags because they too prefer not to attract unnecessary attention.  They desire to remain anonymous so that they can repeatedly return to a store and shoplift.  Alarms attract attention so professionals prefer to steal merchandise they do not think is protected with tags or they go to a different store altogether.  Store personnel trained to properly respond to EAS alarms also stop shoplifting.  They can recover merchandise when an attempted theft occurs.  Shoplifters recognize when a store takes alarm activations seriously and this is a retail theft prevention measure in itself.
     So returning to my original observation, why is this store not using a Checkpoint security system to stop shoplifting?  Is it the perception that it will cost a lot of money or the constant expense of purchasing new hard tags?  A Checkpoint system can actually pay for itself over time, eliminating the concern of expense. Reduced shortage due to theft will result in increased profits to the store.  Additionally, sales increase when product is available to be purchased by the honest clientele since shoplifters aren’t stealing it.  These two factors combine to offset the cost of a system.  The expense of hard tags is no excuse.  Hard tags from Checkpoint systems are reusable.  They are designed to be removed at the point of sale as an item is sold and stored until ready to be attached to new shipments of product. By recycling tags, there is not a constant need to buy more as merchandise is sold.
     Having security cameras and Loss Prevention personnel are important to stop shoplifting but they should not be the only tools a store has at its’ disposal.  A Retail theft prevention strategy should include a Checkpoint security system, training on the placement of Checkpoint tags, tag removal and employee training on alarm response.  Reap the rewards when you use Checkpoint systems.
Need information on a Checkpoint security system?  Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.

My wife and I were out shopping the other day looking around one of her favorite clothing stores. My wife was interested in the clothing, while I found myself interested in the sign on the door seeking applicants for a Loss Prevention Officer. As I looked around the store I noticed quite a few closed circuit television cameras, or at least domes hanging from the ceiling. I already knew that this store staffs the fitting room with a fitting room attendant, and saw she was diligently counting clothes for patrons as they entered and left the fitting room. But I was surprised that after all the times we have visited this store, I never noticed they do not use a Checkpoint security system to stop shoplifting. In fact they don’t use any retail theft prevention devices on clothes, shoes, or any of the other items they sell. It seems a little curious to me that a store would invest in Loss Prevention staff and CCTV systems, but not go the extra step to use Checkpoint tags or electronic article surveillance antennas. While it is good to want to catch shoplifters, I have found that it is much better if you can deter them in the first place.

How does a Checkpoint security system stop shoplifting? Starting with the electronic article surveillance (EAS) antennas positioned at the doors, shoppers entering the store are aware that the store is using retail theft prevention equipment. Criminals also look for this when they are deciding whether or not to target a store. Once in the store the use of Checkpoint tags on merchandise deters casual shoplifters, the people who may only steal for a quick thrill or on an impulse. They don’t necessarily intend to steal before they come to the store, but make a decision based on impulse. This particular group of shoplifters tends to avoid taking too many risks, especially the risk of setting off an EAS alarm at the front doors. Professional shoplifters may also be deterred by Checkpoint tags because they too prefer not to attract unnecessary attention. They desire to remain anonymous so that they can repeatedly return to a store and shoplift. Alarms attract attention so professionals prefer to steal merchandise they do not think is protected with tags or they go to a different store altogether. Store personnel trained to properly respond to EAS alarms also stop shoplifting. They can recover merchandise when an attempted theft occurs. Shoplifters recognize when a store takes alarm activations seriously and this is a retail theft prevention measure in itself.

So returning to my original observation, why is this store not using a Checkpoint security system to stop shoplifting? Is it the perception that it will cost a lot of money or the constant expense of purchasing new hard tags? A Checkpoint system can actually pay for itself over time, eliminating the concern of expense. Reduced shortage due to theft will result in increased profits to the store. Additionally, sales increase when product is available to be purchased by the honest clientele since shoplifters aren’t stealing it. These two factors combine to offset the cost of a system. The expense of hard tags is no excuse. Hard tags from Checkpoint systems are reusable. They are designed to be removed at the point of sale as an item is sold and stored until ready to be attached to new shipments of product. By recycling tags, there is not a constant need to buy more as merchandise is sold.

Having security cameras and Loss Prevention personnel are important to stop shoplifting but they should not be the only tools a store has at its’ disposal. A Retail theft prevention strategy should include a Checkpoint security system, training on the placement of Checkpoint tags, tag removal and employee training on alarm response. Reap the rewards when you use Checkpoint systems.

 

Need information on a Checkpoint security system? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.

 

 

Mobile Medical Device Theft Can Lead To Damaged Reputation; Alpha Thunder Tags Provide Protection Part 1

 

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Mobile Medical Device Theft Can Lead To Damaged Reputation; Alpha Thunder Tags Provide Protection Part 1
     In my retail job and my library job, I have to occassionally take online training modules reminding me of the importance of information security.  The trainings remind me that I need to be careful when creating passwords, because when they are too easy, hackers can figure them out.  I am also reminded that I should not open emails and especially the attachments if I don’t recognize the sender.  Viruses and malware may be slipped into my computer if I am careless.  One warning I recently came across in a training and I had not considered before is that when a company suffers a security breach, they risk damage to their brand and reputation.  I realized how true that statement is.  Think about the major retailers that have had data breaches and customer credit card information has been compromised.  Consumer confidence begins to wane and stock prices drop.  Customers start to question whether it is wise to shop at those locations.  A company’s reputation is tied to a lot of different factors, but trust is near the top of that list.  The same can be said for medical care facilities.  When a cyber attack takes place or patient information is mis-handled, it makes the news and patients become fearful that their information is vulnerable.  With the increased use of medical mobile devices,concerns over i-pad theft, tablet theft and medical laptop theft have become the source of government concern.  Medical providers are expected to protect patient information and Alpha Thunder Tags can help with that.
     Alpha Thunder Tags used with electronic article surveillance antennas (EAS) like the Checkpoint Classic N10, provide extreme protection against tablet theft, i-pad theft or theft of any other mobile medical device.  The tags are attached with an adhesive backing to a mobile device and once in place, can only be removed with a detachment tool.  Anyone else attempting to pull it off will activate a tamper alarm built into the tag.  The Alpha Thunder tag is designed to operate on a specific radio frequency and when it is carried into the receiving range of the Checkpoint Classic N10 antenna, the antenna senses the tag and sounds an alarm.  Along with the audible alarm, lights built into the antenna begin to flash when the protected i-pad or tablet is being carried out.  The commotion alerts nearby employees that a tagged device is being removed from the building.  They can then respond to the alarm and recover the item that the person had in their possession.
     Is all this security necessary for your facility?  Whether you have a small office or are in charge of a large hospital, the government is pushing for medical providers to transition to electronic health records (EHRs).  The idea is that the electronic records make it easier health care providers to keep accurate records on patients and to access information. The concern that healthcare providers must consider is the possibility of hacking or technology theft.  In the event it is believed patient information is at risk, it is the responsibility of the medical facility where the loss took place to report it to the United States Department of Health and Human Services.   According to the HHS.gov website http://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/breach-notification/ “Following a breach of unsecured protected health information, covered entities must provide notification of the breach to affected individuals, the Secretary, and, in certain circumstances, to the media.” (emphasis on media mine).   Once information on a breach is in the media what does that mean for your reputation?  In part two of this series we will take a closer look at what it can mean for any business when negative information gets in the media.
   Patient privacy and security are of paramount importance for health care professionals. Tablet theft or i-pad theft from a facility can have severe ramifications if someone was able to hack into patient information stored on a device.  Alpha Thunder Tags and Checkpoint Classic N10 antennas can give you the protection you need to help keep your company’s reputation in tact.
Need information on Alpha Thunder Tags?  Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.

In my retail job and my library job, I have to occassionally take online training modules reminding me of the importance of information security. The trainings remind me that I need to be careful when creating passwords, because when they are too easy, hackers can figure them out. I am also reminded that I should not open emails and especially the attachments if I don’t recognize the sender. Viruses and malware may be slipped into my computer if I am careless. One warning I recently came across in a training and I had not considered before is that when a company suffers a security breach, they risk damage to their brand and reputation. I realized how true that statement is. Think about the major retailers that have had data breaches and customer credit card information has been compromised. Consumer confidence begins to wane and stock prices drop. Customers start to question whether it is wise to shop at those locations. A company’s reputation is tied to a lot of different factors, but trust is near the top of that list. The same can be said for medical care facilities. When a cyber attack takes place or patient information is mis-handled, it makes the news and patients become fearful that their information is vulnerable. With the increased use of medical mobile devices,concerns over i-pad theft, tablet theft and medical laptop theft have become the source of government concern. Medical providers are expected to protect patient information and Alpha Thunder Tags can help with that.

Alpha Thunder Tags used with electronic article surveillance antennas (EAS) like the Checkpoint Classic N10, provide extreme protection against tablet theft, i-pad theft or theft of any other mobile medical device. The tags are attached with an adhesive backing to a mobile device and once in place, can only be removed with a detachment tool. Anyone else attempting to pull it off will activate a tamper alarm built into the tag. The Alpha Thunder tag is designed to operate on a specific radio frequency and when it is carried into the receiving range of the Checkpoint Classic N10 antenna, the antenna senses the tag and sounds an alarm. Along with the audible alarm, lights built into the antenna begin to flash when the protected i-pad or tablet is being carried out. The commotion alerts nearby employees that a tagged device is being removed from the building. They can then respond to the alarm and recover the item that the person had in their possession.

Is all this security necessary for your facility? Whether you have a small office or are in charge of a large hospital, the government is pushing for medical providers to transition to electronic health records (EHRs). The idea is that the electronic records make it easier for health care providers to keep accurate records on patients and to access information. The concern that healthcare providers must consider is the possibility of hacking or technology theft. In the event it is believed patient information is at risk, it is the responsibility of the medical facility where the loss took place to report it to the United States Department of Health and Human Services. According to the HHS.gov website http://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-professionals/breach-notification/ “Following a breach of unsecured protected health information, covered entities must provide notification of the breach to affected individuals, the Secretary, and, in certain circumstances, to the media.” (emphasis on media mine). Once information on a breach is in the media what does that mean for your reputation? In part two of this series we will take a closer look at what it can mean for any business when negative information gets in the media.

Patient privacy and security are of paramount importance for health care professionals. Tablet theft or i-pad theft from a facility can have severe ramifications if someone was able to hack into patient information stored on a device. Alpha Thunder Tags and Checkpoint Classic N10 antennas can give you the protection you need to help keep your company’s reputation in tact.

 

Need information on Alpha Thunder Tags? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.

 

 

Stop Playing Games With Shoplifters; Gaming Keepers Prevent Video Game Theft

I am a video gamer. I’m not very good at them, as my sons like to remind me, but I am a gamer nonetheless. I still have a PS2 at home as well as The Xbox consoles. I don’t have the opportunity to play them as frequently as I would like but I still find time to indulge in them every so often. Occasionally I like to go to the local videogame store and purchase a used game (being a cheapskate I don’t often buy a new one for myself). A while back I went to a particular store and wanted to purchase a game. This store has empty boxes on the shelf, requiring you to select the product you are interested in and take the empty box to the register. The actual game disc is stored in file drawers behind the counter in paper cd sleeves. I found the box for the game I wanted and dutifully walked it up to the register. The clerk hunted for the disc and could not locate it so he had to get a co-worker to help. Together they searched and still could not find the disc I wanted. I wasn’t too happy but I found a different game and ended up purchasing it. I was slightly irritated at the experience but did not say so since the employees did the best they could under the circumstances.  Each time I go into this store now I get aggravated seeing empty video game cases on the shelves. I wonder to myself how many other discs they lose due to carelessness, a poor filing system or some other factor. It would be much easier for this business to use gaming keepers to prevent shoplifting rather than removing discs from all the cases they come in.

 

Gaming keepers are clear, hard, plastic cases with a hinged, locking door designed to prevent shoplifting. Many retailers keep popular and high theft merchandise in lock-up cases. While lock-up cases do prevent theft, they make it impossible for a customer to browse and look at package content without a sales person hovering over them while they look. Alpha Keepers, including those for video game software, provide the protection of a display case and affords customers the ability to read content information. While using empty display boxes also prevents shoplifting they can create a different set of issues for customers, like the one I experienced. Using gaming keepers prevents such a situation since the game disc remains in the package and the package is locked securely in the keeper. Games are only removed from the keepers when they are brought to the point of sale and a special detachment key is used to open keeper.  

 

What prevents someone from simply walking out the door with merchandise in a Gaming Keeper? All Alpha Keepers are designed with electronic article surveillance (EAS) technology built into them. Stores that use Alpha Keepers also have EAS antennas installed at the entrances and exits. The antennas pick up radio frequency signals emitted by Keepers and other EAS tagged merchandise when they are carried too close to the doorway. This causes the antenna alarm to sound and warn store employees of a security breach. Staff respond to the alarm and prevent shoplifting by determining the cause of the alarm and recovering the merchandise from the perpetrator.

 

As a store owner or manager it is important that you consider the benefits of using Gaming Keepers and other Alpha Keepers to protect your merchandise. You won’t need to pay for extra staff so you have people available to “show” merchandise. You also won’t have to come up with alternative merchandise displays that may create unnecessary headaches of trying to locate items. You can have all of these advantages AND prevent shoplifting at the same time.

 

Gaming Keepers are important and we can help you with it. Call 1.770.426.0547 and let’s talk.