50 PRODUCTS THAT SHOULD BE PROTECTED WITH CHECKPOINT LABELS – PT 8
Let’s take a stroll down to the sporting goods section for a minute. Whether you have just a sporting goods section in your store, or your entire footprint is in the game, you know just how many high priced, high theft items there are in this area. There are plenty of items where an EAS label can make the difference between profit and shrink. Here’s some often overlooked items that can benefit from a little extra protection.
31. Tool Sets
From socket wrenches, to screwdriver sets and everything in between, tools are big business. They also attract shoplifters like a moth to a flame. Sometimes, it is difficult to secure bigger sets due the bulky nature of the packaging and retailers will often not secure the item at all because of it. Checkpoint Labels are a great solution for this problem. The label should be affixed to the inside of the tools set. This will let you know if someone walks out the doors without paying for those ratchets.
32. Fishing Line
Fishing line is always overlooked, even the ones that have price points over $50. Spools are incredibly easy to conceal and a thief can easily steal multiple units at once. Not only does the average shoplifter target this merchandise, I see this constantly in return fraud cases. Checkpoint Labels can make a direct impact. We tested this out recently and saw shrink and returns drop to almost nothing nearly overnight.
33. Camp Stoves
I’ll be honest. I’ve never had anyone conceal a camp stove on me. What I’ve had, with regularity, are price switching incidents. Quite often, I will see where a $150 stove was sold for $25. Customers want the best item, but often, they are not willing to pay for the best. Most thieves I’ve caught doing this don’t seem to consider price switching a form of theft; they are in fact paying for (at least partially) the item. Applying a Checkpoint Label can help educate your cashiers on the high priced items, in addition to helping catch the crook as they exit if it is not caught at the point of sale.
34. Hammocks
I love my hammock. I could easily spend my entire Sunday perched under my two palm trees with a cold beverage in my hand and steaks on the grill. Your everyday hammock isn’t that pricey, but there is a specialty niche for the more adventurous folks. These are designed for hanging from a cliff, or perched upon a mountain top. Obviously, you need a high quality material for the added safety, which of course will come with a much higher price tag. EAS labels can make a great deterrent to any would-be shoplifter. I’ve used them personally in my stores with great success.
35. Sleeping Bags
What camping trip through the great outdoors wouldn’t be complete without a couple of sleeping bags? This is another category that is often overlooked in terms of EAS Labels and other product protection strategies. The mindset is always the same; “where can someone conceal a big sleeping bag?” I’ve heard that every time I bring this up within our department. Just like camp stoves, you can’t conceal these very easily, but you can price-switch the heck out of them. An in-attentive, or ill-trained cashier won’t know the difference between a $20 sleeping bag and the $120 model that will keep you warm through a blizzard. Using a Checkpoint Label can help reduce shrink by giving your cashier team a visual clue that the item in front of them should have a price-point over $100.
For more information about Checkpoint Labels contact us or call 1.770.426.0547.
Let’s take a stroll down to the sporting goods section for a minute. Whether you have just a sporting goods section in your store, or your entire footprint is in the game, you know just how many high priced, high theft items there are in this area. There are plenty of items where EAS labels can make the difference between profit and shrink. Here’s some often overlooked items that can benefit from a little extra protection.
31. Tool SetsFrom socket wrenches, to screwdriver sets and everything in between, tools are big business. They also attract shoplifters like a moth to a flame. Sometimes, it is difficult to secure bigger sets due the bulky nature of the packaging and retailers will often not secure the item at all because of it. Checkpoint Labels are a great solution for this problem. The label should be affixed to the inside of the tools set. This will let you know if someone walks out the doors without paying for those ratchets.
32. Fishing LineFishing line is always overlooked, even the ones that have price points over $50. Spools are incredibly easy to conceal and a thief can easily steal multiple units at once. Not only does the average shoplifter target this merchandise, I see this constantly in return fraud cases. Checkpoint Labels can make a direct impact. We tested this out recently and saw shrink and returns drop to almost nothing nearly overnight.
33. Camp StovesI’ll be honest. I’ve never had anyone conceal a camp stove on me. What I’ve had, with regularity, are price switching incidents. Quite often, I will see where a $150 stove was sold for $25. Customers want the best item, but often, they are not willing to pay for the best. Most thieves I’ve caught doing this don’t seem to consider price switching a form of theft; they are in fact paying for (at least partially) the item. Applying Checkpoint Labels can help educate your cashiers on the high priced items, in addition to helping catch the crook as they exit if it is not caught at the point of sale.
34. HammocksI love my hammock. I could easily spend my entire Sunday perched under my two palm trees with a cold beverage in my hand and steaks on the grill. Your everyday hammock isn’t that pricey, but there is a specialty niche for the more adventurous folks. These are designed for hanging from a cliff, or perched upon a mountain top. Obviously, you need a high quality material for the added safety, which of course will come with a much higher price tag. EAS labels can make a great deterrent to any would-be shoplifter. I’ve used them personally in my stores with great success.
35. Sleeping BagsWhat camping trip through the great outdoors wouldn’t be complete without a couple of sleeping bags? This is another category that is often overlooked in terms of EAS Labels and other product protection strategies. The mindset is always the same; “where can someone conceal a big sleeping bag?” I’ve heard that every time I bring this up within our department. Just like camp stoves, you can’t conceal these very easily, but you can price-switch the heck out of them. An in-attentive, or ill-trained cashier won’t know the difference between a $20 sleeping bag and the $120 model that will keep you warm through a blizzard. Using a Checkpoint Label can help reduce shrink by giving your cashier team a visual clue that the item in front of them should have a price-point over $100.
For more information about Checkpoint Labels, contact us or call 1.770.426.0547.
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Alpha Thunder Tag-3
Tablet Theft-3
See The Advantage Of Using Alpha Thunder Tags To Protect Mobile Devices In Medical Eye Care Practices
I have written about the proliferation of mobile devices being used in the medical field, but I find that I have probably only scratched the surface. It seems each medical specialty has mobile apps designed to assist doctors in that particular field. There are advantages that all practices can benefit from such as paperless record keeping, video consultations with patients, scan and x-ray viewing on a tablet or i-pad, etc. Just as there are shared advantages to using mobile devices there are shared concerns, primarily i-pad theft and tablet theft. Mobile medical devices can carry a large amount of information on patients and that does carry risk with it. Protecting patient data is obviously the responsibility of the medical practice and the staff. The loss of a mobile device could lead to a breach that could compromise information and lead to fines and penalties. The Alpha Thunder Tag and Classic N10 electronic article surveillance antenna can provide the protection you need to keep patient records safe.
The Alpha Thunder Tag is an anti-theft device that can be attached to a tablet or i-pad. The tag has an adhesive that holds it in place and tamper protection that will alarm if someone attempts to remove the tag. Because it works with an EAS system, if someone were to attempt a tablet theft by walking out of your building carrying a mobile device protected with a tag, it would trip the alarm of an EAS antenna. Of course this also means a building would need to have EAS antennas installed at entrances to the office or clinic.
As a side note, since I mentioned the need for EAS antennas at office or clinic entrances, you may be concerned about how much entry way space would be taken up by a system. The Checkpoint Classic N10 antenna has a very small space requirement. In fact, it was designed specifically with small retail stores in mind. These stores cannot afford to lose valuable salesfloor space but need EAS protection. Checkpoint was able to respond with an antenna that has the effectiveness of larger units, but requires a fraction of the area. It soon became clear that the antennas would be able to be used anywhere that space could be an issue, such as clinics or hospitals. These are locations where patrons may need to be able to enter with wheelchairs, crutches, gurneys, etc. Patient mobility will not be impaired with the installation of the Classic N10.
I previously indicated that medical specialties may have their own unique uses for mobile medical devices. One use which I had not considered previously was for Ophthalmologists and Opticians. In an article in Mhealthintelligence.com by Eric Wicklund, April 20, 2016, the author mentions a number of advantages for eye care doctors who take advantage of mobile technologies like smart phones and tablets:
• Video consults with hospitals and health systems
• Viewing and in some instances giving eye exams
• Improving work flow as patient loads increase
• Setting up video communications platforms, permitting them to be called in as a consultant or specialist in an emergency
The author also points out that in 2014 a study was conducted at 13 neonatal intensive care units and published in JAMA Ophthalmology. The study, “… found that telemedicine could be used to link small and remote hospitals to eye specialists who could analyze retinal images for retinopathy or prematurity (ROP), a leading cause of treatable blindness in newborns.”
With such amazing strides in the use of mobile technology, it only makes sense for an eye care practice to take advantage of incorporating i-pads and tablets into the daily operation. Once purchased and ready for use, applying an Alpha Thunder Tag to each unit and installing a Classic N10 antenna at each entry point can prevent i-pad theft or tablet theft.
Tablet theft is important and we can help you with it. Call 1.770.426.0547 and let’s talk.
I have written about the proliferation of mobile devices being used in the medical field, but I find that I have probably only scratched the surface. It seems each medical specialty has mobile apps designed to assist doctors in that particular field. There are advantages that all practices can benefit from such as paperless record keeping, video consultations with patients, scan and x-ray viewing on a tablet or i-pad, etc. Just as there are shared advantages to using mobile devices there are shared concerns, primarily i-pad theft and tablet theft. Mobile medical devices can carry a large amount of information on patients and that does carry risk with it. Protecting patient data is obviously the responsibility of the medical practice and the staff. The loss of a mobile device could lead to a breach that could compromise information and lead to fines and penalties. The Alpha Thunder Tag and Classic N10 electronic article surveillance antenna can provide the protection you need to keep patient records safe.
The Alpha Thunder Tag is an anti-theft device that can be attached to a tablet or i-pad. The tag has an adhesive that holds it in place and tamper protection that will alarm if someone attempts to remove the tag. Because it works with an EAS system, if someone were to attempt a tablet theft by walking out of your building carrying a mobile device protected with a tag, it would trip the alarm of an EAS antenna. Of course this also means a building would need to have EAS antennas installed at entrances to the office or clinic.
As a side note, since I mentioned the need for EAS antennas at office or clinic entrances, you may be concerned about how much entry way space would be taken up by a system. The Checkpoint Classic N10 antenna has a very small space requirement. In fact, it was designed specifically with small retail stores in mind. These stores cannot afford to lose valuable salesfloor space but need EAS protection. Checkpoint was able to respond with an antenna that has the effectiveness of larger units, but requires a fraction of the area. It soon became clear that the antennas would be able to be used anywhere that space could be an issue, such as clinics or hospitals. These are locations where patrons may need to be able to enter with wheelchairs, crutches, gurneys, etc. Patient mobility will not be impaired with the installation of the Classic N10.
I previously indicated that medical specialties may have their own unique uses for mobile medical devices. One use which I had not considered previously was for Ophthalmologists and Opticians. In an article in Mhealthintelligence.com by Eric Wicklund, April 20, 2016, the author mentions a number of advantages for eye care doctors who take advantage of mobile technologies like smart phones and tablets:
• Video consults with hospitals and health systems
• Viewing and in some instances giving eye exams• Improving work flow as patient loads increase
• Setting up video communications platforms, permitting them to be called in as a consultant or specialist in an emergency
The author also points out that in 2014 a study was conducted at 13 neonatal intensive care units and published in JAMA Ophthalmology. The study, “… found that telemedicine could be used to link small and remote hospitals to eye specialists who could analyze retinal images for retinopathy or prematurity (ROP), a leading cause of treatable blindness in newborns.”
With such amazing strides in the use of mobile technology, it only makes sense for an eye care practice to take advantage of incorporating i-pads and tablets into the daily operation. Once purchased and ready for use, applying an Alpha Thunder Tag to each unit and installing a Classic N10 antenna at each entry point can prevent i-pad theft or tablet theft.
Tablet theft is important and we can help you with it. Call 1.770.426.0547 and let’s talk.
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Alpha 3 Alarm- 5
Prevent Shoplifting- 3
Alpha 3 Alarm Cables Won’t Damage Product, Will Repair Profits
If you are a retailer of a small, medium or even large sized company and you are looking for merchandise protection to prevent shoplifting, chances are, you are or have been victim of major theft. According to the National Retail Federation, more than 50% of retailers surveyed state that they have been victim to Organized Retail Crime, or ORC. I’ve been around in Loss Prevention long enough to know that with certain seasons, comes certain merchandise that is targeted by shoplifters. The key to preventing such major thefts lies in your merchandise protection and that device’s ability to prevent shoplifting. During the winter months and Holiday Season, criminals like to target expensive coats, jackets and other cold weather clothing. With the merchandise being high value, merchants are tasked with finding a protection solution that will not damage items, while keeping their merchandising standards at the highest level. Enter Alpha 3 Alarm cables.
The Alpha 3 Alarm cable is a merchandise protection device that is fitted on clothing such as jackets, hooded sweatshirts and coats through a cable. Attached to this cable is an audible alarm that not only activates EAS towers to alarm, but will also alarm if the device is cut or otherwise removed without the Alpha Key by a store associate. The sound of the alarm is enough to make even the toughest shoplifter cringe, dropping the merchandise and making a mad dash out the door empty handed. The cable can be affixed to merchandise in a manner where honest customers are still able to try on the clothing. This is important because lost sales have been attributed to customers not being able to try on merchandise, or because they feel as if they are being treated as a thief with other devices that are used to prevent shoplifting.
In addition to affixing the cables, retailers can get very creative in the applications of the Alpha 3 Alarm cables. I have seen merchants use the cables to secure expensive handbags, wallets and various other merchandise to fixtures. With varying length, the cables still make it possible for customers to shop the items, but prevent the thieves from running off with all your stock. The cables are designed to be able to be put on merchandise at the time of back-room processing, and it takes minimal time to complete. The minimal time a store may put into payroll will be paid back ten-fold by the amount of money the company saves in preventing losses on merchandise that would otherwise be unprotected. In more than twelve years of Retail Loss Prevention, I have never seen a shoplifter be able to remove an Alpha 3 Alarm cable without causing the alarm to sound. The product is extremely durable, and no matter the method whether it be cutting the cable, smashing the alarm itself or pulling it apart- the alarm always sounds. Since this device has been around for a fairly long period of time, habitual shoplifters who have been defeated by them before know to stay away from them.
In one particular company that I worked for, I was working Loss Prevention and the store had no camera system to operate off of. I was walking the floor when all of a sudden I heard the screech of the alarm cable. In a matter of seconds I was able to pin-point where the alarm was coming from, only to find the shocked shoplifter attempting to stash the alarm in the shelving and walk away. The shoplifter still attempted to exit the store with unpaid merchandise in hand, as he did not spot me watching him stash the cable. A successful apprehension of the shoplifter resulted, but I do not have myself or my skills to thank. I truly relied on the other “eyes” in the building- the Alpha 3 Alarm Cable.
Need information on Alpha 3 Alarm? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.
If you are a retailer of a small, medium or even large sized company and you are looking for merchandise protection to prevent shoplifting, chances are, you are or have been victim of major theft. According to the National Retail Federation, more than 50% of retailers surveyed state that they have been victim to Organized Retail Crime, or ORC. I’ve been around in Loss Prevention long enough to know that with certain seasons, comes certain merchandise that is targeted by shoplifters. The key to preventing such major thefts lies in your merchandise protection and that device’s ability to prevent shoplifting. During the winter months and Holiday Season, criminals like to target expensive coats, jackets and other cold weather clothing. With the merchandise being high value, merchants are tasked with finding a protection solution that will not damage items, while keeping their merchandising standards at the highest level. Enter Alpha 3 Alarm cables.
The Alpha 3 Alarm cable is a merchandise protection device that is fitted on clothing such as jackets, hooded sweatshirts and coats through a cable. Attached to this cable is an audible alarm that not only activates EAS towers to alarm, but will also alarm if the device is cut or otherwise removed without the Alpha Key by a store associate. The sound of the alarm is enough to make even the toughest shoplifter cringe, dropping the merchandise and making a mad dash out the door empty handed. The cable can be affixed to merchandise in a manner where honest customers are still able to try on the clothing. This is important because lost sales have been attributed to customers not being able to try on merchandise, or because they feel as if they are being treated as a thief with other devices that are used to prevent shoplifting.
In addition to affixing the cables, retailers can get very creative in the applications of the Alpha 3 Alarm cables. I have seen merchants use the cables to secure expensive handbags, wallets and various other merchandise to fixtures. With varying length, the cables still make it possible for customers to shop the items, but prevent the thieves from running off with all your stock. The cables are designed to be able to be put on merchandise at the time of back-room processing, and it takes minimal time to complete. The minimal time a store may put into payroll will be paid back ten-fold by the amount of money the company saves in preventing losses on merchandise that would otherwise be unprotected. In more than twelve years of Retail Loss Prevention, I have never seen a shoplifter be able to remove an Alpha 3 Alarm cable without causing the alarm to sound. The product is extremely durable, and no matter the method whether it be cutting the cable, smashing the alarm itself or pulling it apart- the alarm always sounds. Since this device has been around for a fairly long period of time, habitual shoplifters who have been defeated by them before know to stay away from them.
In one particular company that I worked for, I was working Loss Prevention and the store had no camera system to operate off of. I was walking the floor when all of a sudden I heard the screech of the alarm cable. In a matter of seconds I was able to pin-point where the alarm was coming from, only to find the shocked shoplifter attempting to stash the alarm in the shelving and walk away. The shoplifter still attempted to exit the store with unpaid merchandise in hand, as he did not spot me watching him stash the cable. A successful apprehension of the shoplifter resulted, but I do not have myself or my skills to thank. I truly relied on the other “eyes” in the building- the Alpha 3 Alarm Cable.
Need information on Alpha 3 Alarm? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.
RETAIL THEFT PREVENTION THAT EVERY STORE CAN AFFORD
I see this in my stores (large big box) and I see it when I shop at smaller chains and even the mom and pop shops around town. We, the retailer, invest in a Checkpoint security system, but we don’t remain consistent with tag and label placement on merchandise. How can we expect to stop shoplifting if we are making it so easy for a thief to steal from us?
Just this past week, I was in a store taking care of an internal theft case. After I wrapped up, I walked the store with the General Manager, and a team member approached us and informed us of a theft that had just occurred. A female suspect came into the store and stole several hundred dollars’ worth of a particular style of shirt. Each of these shirts retail for $39.99 a piece. The thief simply grabbed an entire stack, placed them in her purse and walked right on out.
We went over to the area and immediately identified an inconsistency in the store’s process. It seems that only one or two of the shirts had been tagged with an EAS device, leaving the rest open to anyone. This particular shoplifter did in fact leave behind the 3 shirts that were protected; proving that the Checkpoint security system would have worked to prevent this loss, had the store been consistent on tagging. It’s often not enough for you, as the manager, to tell your team what needs to be done; you have to inspect what you expect from them and continually share the importance of remaining compliant. If you set a standard to secure a product, then your team needs to adhere to that standard; or find another job.
In order to effectively stop shoplifting, you have to use your Checkpoint security system to its full potential. Just installing the towers and slapping a few labels here and there won’t stop shoplifting. You need to have a solid plan in place. What I challenge my store teams to do is walk there store each week in the eyes of a thief. If something looks appealing and easy to steal, be proactive and protect that item before the real thief takes it from you.
I have one store that really stands out. The management team incorporates LP strategy into their daily routine and they don’t see it as something extra they have to do. By having this mentality and working hard each day to do their very best to secure their products and utilize their Checkpoint security system to the fullest; they are one of a handful of stores that are crushing not only their sales plans, but also their profitability targets.
One example I like to use from this store comes from some fishing reels that were being stolen across the market. The 4 other stores did not take any pro-active measures to combat the losses, but this particular store ordered additional tags to secure the product. I even heard a General Manager say that she refused to order more tags, as it would put her over her supply budget for the month; but then she lost $2,500 in fishing reels for not placing that $75 supply order. Are you that manager?
Need information on Checkpoint Security Systems? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.
I see this in my stores (large big box) and I see it when I shop at smaller chains and even the mom and pop shops around town. We, the retailer, invest in a Checkpoint security system, but we don’t remain consistent with tag and label placement on merchandise. How can we expect to stop shoplifting if we are making it so easy for a thief to steal from us?
Just this past week, I was in a store taking care of an internal theft case. After I wrapped up, I walked the store with the General Manager, and a team member approached us and informed us of a theft that had just occurred. A female suspect came into the store and stole several hundred dollars’ worth of a particular style of shirt. Each of these shirts retail for $39.99 a piece. The thief simply grabbed an entire stack, placed them in her purse and walked right on out.
We went over to the area and immediately identified an inconsistency in the store’s process. It seems that only one or two of the shirts had been tagged with an EAS device, leaving the rest open to anyone. This particular shoplifter did in fact leave behind the 3 shirts that were protected; proving that the Checkpoint security system would have worked to prevent this loss, had the store been consistent on tagging. It’s often not enough for you, as the manager, to tell your team what needs to be done; you have to inspect what you expect from them and continually share the importance of remaining compliant. If you set a standard to secure a product, then your team needs to adhere to that standard; or find another job.
In order to effectively stop shoplifting, you have to use your Checkpoint security system to its full potential. Just installing the towers and slapping a few labels here and there won’t stop shoplifting. You need to have a solid plan in place. What I challenge my store teams to do is walk there store each week in the eyes of a thief. If something looks appealing and easy to steal, be proactive and protect that item before the real thief takes it from you.
I have one store that really stands out. The management team incorporates LP strategy into their daily routine and they don’t see it as something extra they have to do. By having this mentality and working hard each day to do their very best to secure their products and utilize their Checkpoint security system to the fullest; they are one of a handful of stores that are crushing not only their sales plans, but also their profitability targets.
One example I like to use from this store comes from some fishing reels that were being stolen across the market. The 4 other stores did not take any pro-active measures to combat the losses, but this particular store ordered additional tags to secure the product. I even heard a General Manager say that she refused to order more tags, as it would put her over her supply budget for the month; but then she lost $2,500 in fishing reels for not placing that $75 supply order. Are you that manager?
Need information on Checkpoint Security Systems? Give us a call at 1.770.426.0547 now.
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It’s 4:00 PM-Do You Know Where Your Wine Bottles Are?
Many stores have their wine and beer sections in the back aisles of their buildings. I understand this is for the benefit of the vendors to make it easier for them when they make their deliveries. Plus, it doesn’t look very family friendly to merchandise those products right at the front door either. As a retail manager and a mom, I can appreciate both of those reasons. But, if that inventory is in the back of the store, and your checkout counter is at the front of the store, how do you provide bottle security? You get what I mean, right? If the clerk is at the front counter in the middle of the afternoon, who is watching that section? Alcohol is one the highest theft categories in the nation. From the cheap rot-the-gut stuff to the premium top shelf bottles, there is someone willing to steal whatever they can get.
Teenagers, moms, business men, homeless folks… you name it. All sorts of people have been caught stealing wine and liquor. Whether it be just for the thrill of getting away with it to the sadness of an addiction, your store has to have some plan for bottle security for those products. Small businesses don’t have the space or the financial means to install giant locking cases, but there is another even better solution anyway. Take a look into bottle locks, an offering by the folks at Alpha Security. Bottle locks are the ultimate solution to the ever growing problem of wine and liquor thefts. They easily fit over the tops of almost any size bottle you could want to sell. Bottle locks are quick and easy to apply to all of your valuable inventory. Studies show that customers buy much less when they are required to ask for items to be unlocked. They want to be able to shop freely, touch the items, and pick them up to compare so they can make their choice. With bottle locks, they can pick up and inspect every bottle they want to, and never have to ask anyone for permission. They can then bring their selections to the font checkout and the clerk can quickly remove the caps at the point of sale.
Bottle locks offer a strong visual deterrent to every customer considering just stealing a bottle rather than paying for it. You may be asking what if I get that one guy that decides to go rogue and run out with a bottle? The people at Alpha Security thought about that too. They figure he will only do it one time and then he will tell all his friends that there is no need to attempt to steal from your store anymore. Because once he gets outside and safely down the road, he’s going to be awful disappointed when he figures out that it is near impossible to remove that bottle security cap. Without the key to properly remove it, the bottle will break, ruin his clothes and his day before that cap will come off.
I’ve had to deal with people stealing a single beer out of a six pack occasionally, but that’s nothing compared to losing several bottles of premium wines and liquors. That kind of loss can set your profit margin way back. That’s not to mention all the paperwork and hassle you would have to go through to report the loss as well. Save yourself and your staff the trouble of dealing with alcohol thefts, and check out these and other tools for bottle security.
Bottle Security is important and we can help you with it. Contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today.
Many stores have their wine and beer sections in the back aisles of their buildings. I understand this is for the benefit of the vendors to make it easier for them when they make their deliveries. Plus, it doesn’t look very family friendly to merchandise those products right at the front door either. As a retail manager and a mom, I can appreciate both of those reasons. But, if that inventory is in the back of the store, and your checkout counter is at the front of the store, how do you provide bottle security? You get what I mean, right? If the clerk is at the front counter in the middle of the afternoon, who is watching that section? Alcohol is one the highest theft categories in the nation. From the cheap rot-the-gut stuff to the premium top shelf bottles, there is someone willing to steal whatever they can get.
Teenagers, moms, business men, homeless folks… you name it. All sorts of people have been caught stealing wine and liquor. Whether it be just for the thrill of getting away with it to the sadness of an addiction, your store has to have some plan for bottle security for those products. Small businesses don’t have the space or the financial means to install giant locking cases, but there is another even better solution anyway. Take a look into bottle locks, an offering by the folks at Alpha Security. Bottle locks are the ultimate solution to the ever growing problem of wine and liquor thefts. They easily fit over the tops of almost any size bottle you could want to sell. Bottle locks are quick and easy to apply to all of your valuable inventory. Studies show that customers buy much less when they are required to ask for items to be unlocked. They want to be able to shop freely, touch the items, and pick them up to compare so they can make their choice. With bottle locks, they can pick up and inspect every bottle they want to, and never have to ask anyone for permission. They can then bring their selections to the font checkout and the clerk can quickly remove the caps at the point of sale.
Bottle locks offer a strong visual deterrent to every customer considering just stealing a bottle rather than paying for it. You may be asking what if I get that one guy that decides to go rogue and run out with a bottle? The people at Alpha Security thought about that too. They figure he will only do it one time and then he will tell all his friends that there is no need to attempt to steal from your store anymore. Because once he gets outside and safely down the road, he’s going to be awful disappointed when he figures out that it is near impossible to remove that bottle security cap. Without the key to properly remove it, the bottle will break, ruin his clothes and his day before that cap will come off.
I’ve had to deal with people stealing a single beer out of a six pack occasionally, but that’s nothing compared to losing several bottles of premium wines and liquors. That kind of loss can set your profit margin way back. That’s not to mention all the paperwork and hassle you would have to go through to report the loss as well. Save yourself and your staff the trouble of dealing with alcohol thefts, and check out these and other tools for bottle security.
Bottle Security is important and we can help you with it. Contact us or call 1.770.426.0547 today.
