Companies Should Invest In Top Quality Devices To Be Successful

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Companies Should Invest In Top Quality Devices To Be Successful
Small businesses face the threat of shoplifters just like the big box stores.  Thieves have advantages in both types of retail establishments.  Mass merchants obviously have bigger buildings, so there are more places for a thief to “hide” and conceal merchandise.  Plus with more shoppers and staff, it is much easier for a thief to blend in and remain undetected while inside the store.  In small businesses, the opportunities come with less staff that can get distracted or overwhelmed, and not notice a wiped out shelf until it’s too late.  With smaller buildings, it can also be easier to get out quickly and into a waiting car.  In order to combat the loss of inventory, profit, and margin, all businesses should be looking at what tools they need to invest in.  Top quality devices, like Checkpoint Systems, are one of the first things to look into.
I’m not talking about some knock off brand.  I mean real Checkpoint Systems pedestals at the entrance, real Checkpoint Tags adhered to your most targeted items, and the many other options that are compatible with the system.    The system itself is the first stop in the battle.  Those pedestals send a clear visible message that your store has a plan to stop shoplifting.  The next line of defense is the tags.  They are the best deterrent to stop opportunists and inexperienced thieves.  You and your employees need to identify your most targeted items.  You have to ask yourselves a couple of questions.  1. If an item comes up missing, how did it get out the door unpaid and unseen?  2. Who, or even what group, is the most likely culprit? Petty theft by regular loyal customers happens more often than any retailer wants to admit.  Always remember: good people make bad decisions.  And, know that greed, not need, is the one biggest driver of all types of loss (internal and external).  Once you have your plans and your system in place, you should see a big drop in external losses.  If not, then you may need to address a bigger problem.  Depending on what your store sells, you may be getting hit by professional thieves, or as we not-so-lovingly refer to as “boosters”.
Next up on the agenda should be Alpha Technology.  This is a division of Checkpoint Systems and all of the devices are compatible with the system.  If someone attempts to remove an item with an Alpha device attached, the pedestals will alarm.  The more sophisticated and difficult the device is to remove, the more it will deter theft.  It will also send a stronger signal and be harder to defeat.  Alpha Keepers, clear cases that lock merchandise inside, are super hard to break.  Plus they make a lot of noise clacking together if a would be thief were to grab up a bunch of them in a basket or big shoplifter bag.  There are devices for almost any item your store specializes in.  Jewelry, sunglasses, handbags, and even clothing can be protected with some type of Alpha tool.   We even have cable locks that are great for the new crazy trend of laundry detergent theft.  Close that bad boy around the bottle handle and watch a thief try to figure out how to remove it.  “Not gonna happen” is the answer for them.  
You have to decide what works best for your store and what will protect the things you sell.  The easy answer is look at what Checkpoint Systems can do for you.   You have invested in your merchandise and the whole point is to sell it and make money.  You wouldn’t allow someone to come into your home and take your stuff or your money.  Essentially that is what you are doing if you sit and do nothing about shoplifting though.  Saying “I’m sick of these people stealing” and putting up some threatening signs is not enough.  Action is the only way to stop theft, and if you are looking at making the investment, you might as well shop for the real  thing, and the one that is recognized across the industry.  Like the saying goes, you’ll get what you pay for.  
For more information on Checkpoint Systems, contact us: 1.770.426.0547 or Antishoplifting.net

Small businesses face the threat of shoplifters just like the big box stores. Thieves have advantages in both types of retail establishments.  Mass merchants obviously have bigger buildings, so there are more places for a thief to “hide” and conceal merchandise.  Plus with more shoppers and staff, it is much easier for a thief to blend in and remain undetected while inside the store.  In small businesses, the opportunities come with less staff that can get distracted or overwhelmed, and not notice a wiped out shelf until it’s too late.  With smaller buildings, it can also be easier to get out quickly and into a waiting car.  In order to combat the loss of inventory, profit, and margin, all businesses should be looking at what tools they need to invest in.  Top quality devices, like Checkpoint Systems, are one of the first things to look into.

I’m not talking about some knock off brand.  I mean real Checkpoint Systems pedestals at the entrance, real Checkpoint Tags adhered to your most targeted items, and the many other options that are compatible with the system.    The system itself is the first stop in the battle.  Those pedestals send a clear visible message that your store has a plan to stop shoplifting.  The next line of defense is the tags.  They are the best deterrent to stop opportunists and inexperienced thieves.  You and your employees need to identify your most targeted items.  You have to ask yourselves a couple of questions.  1. If an item comes up missing, how did it get out the door unpaid and unseen?  2. Who, or even what group, is the most likely culprit? Petty theft by regular loyal customers happens more often than any retailer wants to admit.  Always remember: good people make bad decisions.  And, know that greed, not need, is the one biggest driver of all types of loss (internal and external).  Once you have your plans and your system in place, you should see a big drop in external losses.  If not, then you may need to address a bigger problem. Depending on what your store sells, you may be getting hit by professional thieves, or as we not-so-lovingly refer to as “boosters”.

Next up on the agenda should be Alpha Technology.  This is a division of Checkpoint Systems and all of the devices are compatible with the system. If someone attempts to remove an item with an Alpha device attached, the pedestals will alarm.  The more sophisticated and difficult the device is to remove, the more it will deter theft.  It will also send a stronger signal and be harder to defeat.  Alpha Keepers, clear cases that lock merchandise inside, are super hard to break.  Plus they make a lot of noise clacking together if a would be thief were to grab up a bunch of them in a basket or big shoplifter bag.  There are devices for almost any item your store specializes in.  Jewelry, sunglasses, handbags, and even clothing can be protected with some type of Alpha tool.   We even have cable locks that are great for the new crazy trend of laundry detergent theft.  Close that bad boy around the bottle handle and watch a thief try to figure out how to remove it.  “Not gonna happen” is the answer for them.  

You have to decide what works best for your store and what will protect the things you sell.  The easy answer is look at what Checkpoint Systems can do for you.   You have invested in your merchandise and the whole point is to sell it and make money.  You wouldn’t allow someone to come into your home and take your stuff or your money.  Essentially that is what you are doing if you sit and do nothing about shoplifting though.  Saying “I’m sick of these people stealing” and putting up some threatening signs is not enough.  Action is the only way to stop theft, and if you are looking at making the investment, you might as well shop for the real  thing, and the one that is recognized across the industry.  Like the saying goes, you’ll get what you pay for.  

For more information on Checkpoint Systems, contact us: 1.770.426.0547 or Antishoplifting.net

 

E-Books Increase Importance of Retail Theft Prevention in College Bookstores

The world of college education is rapidly changing: more online classes, digital books, web conferencing – everything that can be done digitally is being done digitally. It once was a rite of passage to spend hundreds of dollars on large text books to be lugged around in your backpack to, from, and all around campus. Now most students will either buy or simply rent electronic books to save the hassle of carting around heavy textbooks. Luckily there are still a few purists or traditionalists, like myself, who prefer to have the book on paper. Considering that a large number of students are turning to electronic text sources, it is becoming even more important for bookstore owners, especially those that sell textbooks, to be making every dollar that can be brought in by the sale of textbooks. This means, it is a more important time than ever to consider the big role of retail theft prevention in all bookstores.
Throughout my undergraduate studies, I also worked in retail loss prevention at a large, national chain store. During the day, I went to the university to study criminology and then at night, I would observe shoppers and shoplifters in the store. My studies and my work would blend together on occasion. I recall going to the university bookstore to find the books required for my course, seeing a uniformed security guard up in the textbook section, and another at the front door by the electronic article surveillance pedestals. Carrying my backpack upstairs by the textbooks, I placed my backpack on the floor to retrieve my list of classes and required books, feeling a strange sense of guilt (even though I intended to steal nothing). I knew that what I was doing certainly looked like I was trying to stuff books into my backpack without paying! I also recognized that the security guard took notice of this also, and was eyeing me very suspiciously. Luckily for everyone, this was not the case.
I also noticed the very highly-priced text books! Yes, the university book store tends to charge more for books, but I found myself pondering the situation as I left to the bookstore across the street for cheaper books. One of the reasons the text books are so expensive is because of shoplifters. If your business sells books, I thought to myself, and they are always getting stolen, then naturally the prices are going to go up to cover the costs of the theft! That creates “customers” like me who then decide to shop elsewhere!
The textbook store across the street could beat the prices of the university store, but didn’t allow you to browse for books yourself – an employee would go find what you were looking for and return to the front (again, for preventing retail theft of books). Seems to be a bit of an extreme measure, but obviously they had even less margin to lose to theft, while keeping their prices lower than the university’s across the street.
Checkpoint labels are the perfect solution to stop shoplifting of books of all kinds. White in color and barely noticeable just inside the cover of a book, these devices will activate an alarm with Checkpoint security system pedestals installed at the door. Easily deactivated at the point of sale, they are sure to be a wise investment for anyone in the book business. Personally, I think it is best to have some combination of physical security controls (like guards or an “employees only” area) and merchandise protection and deterrence.
For more information, contact us: Retail Theft Prevention or call 1.770.426.0547

The world of college education is rapidly changing: more online classes, digital books, web conferencing – everything that can be done digitally is being done digitally. It once was a rite of passage to spend hundreds of dollars on large text books to be lugged around in your backpack to, from, and all around campus. Now most students will either buy or simply rent electronic books to save the hassle of carting around heavy textbooks. Luckily there are still a few purists or traditionalists, like myself, who prefer to have the book on paper. Considering that a large number of students are turning to electronic text sources, it is becoming even more important for bookstore owners, especially those that sell textbooks, to be making every dollar that can be brought in by the sale of textbooks. This means, it is a more important time than ever to consider the big role of retail theft prevention in all bookstores.

Throughout my undergraduate studies, I also worked in retail loss prevention at a large, national chain store. During the day, I went to the university to study criminology and then at night, I would observe shoppers and shoplifters in the store. My studies and my work would blend together on occasion. I recall going to the university bookstore to find the books required for my course, seeing a uniformed security guard up in the textbook section, and another at the front door by the Electronic Article Surveillance pedestals. Carrying my backpack upstairs by the textbooks, I placed my backpack on the floor to retrieve my list of classes and required books, feeling a strange sense of guilt (even though I intended to steal nothing). I knew that what I was doing certainly looked like I was trying to stuff books into my backpack without paying! I also recognized that the security guard took notice of this also, and was eyeing me very suspiciously. Luckily for everyone, this was not the case.

I also noticed the very highly-priced text books! Yes, the university book store tends to charge more for books, but I found myself pondering the situation as I left to the bookstore across the street for cheaper books. One of the reasons the text books are so expensive is because of shoplifters. If your business sells books, I thought to myself, and they are always getting stolen, then naturally the prices are going to go up to cover the costs of the theft! That creates “customers” like me who then decide to shop elsewhere!

The textbook store across the street could beat the prices of the university store, but didn’t allow you to browse for books yourself – an employee would go find what you were looking for and return to the front (again, for preventing retail theft of books). Seems to be a bit of an extreme measure, but obviously they had even less margin to lose to theft, while keeping their prices lower than the university’s across the street.

Checkpoint Labels are the perfect solution to stop shoplifting of books of all kinds. White in color and barely noticeable just inside the cover of a book, these devices will activate an alarm with Checkpoint Security System pedestals installed at the door. Easily deactivated at the point of sale, they are sure to be a wise investment for anyone in the book business. Personally, I think it is best to have some combination of physical security controls (like guards or an “employees only” area) and merchandise protection and deterrence.

For more information, contact us: Retail Theft Prevention or call 1.770.426.0547

 

ALPHA JEWEL LOKS – A MUST HAVE FOR ANY STORE

 

ALPHA JEWEL LOKS – A MUST HAVE FOR ANY STORE
When you think of jewelry, you’re probably like me and think of a high end diamond retailer with every item neatly kept and secured in a glass case. Those guys don’t have to worry about shoplifters. Well, those aren’t the only pieces of jewelry that are worth stealing. Walk into any mall, or retail store and you’ll quickly notice that whole sections of the store are dedicated to necklaces, bracelets, earring and watches. If you’re like me, you’ll also notice that the vast majority of those items are in very minimal packaging and can be quickly and easily concealed. How can you prevent shoplifting on such a small item?
Any day of the week, I can walk into my store and head over to a few choice sections of the store and find evidence of theft. One of these locations is close to the jewelry/accessory department. Every day when I come to work, I check the shelves on this particular aisle for empty packages or discarded merchandise tags. One day, I was being extra nosey and lifted some basedecks. There, I found nearly 100 different tags for all sorts of bracelets and earrings. None of these items were protected by Alpha Jewel Loks (like some other higher end products were), so they were an easy target for this shoplifter. I went and reviewed video, but I didn’t have any coverage to that specific area of the store. 
About two weeks later, I went back to that same basedeck and again found about 50 discarded packages. I had to catch this shoplifter, so I moved a camera to give me eyes on this aisle and waited a few days before I checked again. In addition, I started tagging some of those lesser value items that I had been finding with the Alpha Jewel Lok to see what impact that may have. The great thing about these tags is that they actually protect the item and not just the packaging they are in. Basically, the only way to steal the jewelry would be to damage, or break it, making it useless for the thief. They are great at preventing shoplifting… that is, if they are used on the items that are getting stolen!
Well, another week or so went by and I again checked that basedecks. Again, I found about 50 or so empty packages. Strangely enough, I also found packages for merchandise that were secured with the Alpha Jewel Lok, in addition to finding the tags hidden there as well. I was a bit annoyed since these tags were supposed to prevent shoplifting! I quickly dashed to my office to review the last few days and within an hour or so, I had identified the person responsible for theft. That person happened to be one of my jewelry department associates. 
After watching the video, I was able to see where she was taking the merchandise, removing the EAS devices and concealing them in her purse throughout the day. To mask the theft, she would hide the tags under the basedeck. After an investigation, it was uncovered that she had been selling the items online and making a descent amount of money doing so. Altogherth, she was responsible for about $5,000 in theft. 
 
For more information, contact us: KW, or call 1.770.426.0547

When you think of jewelry, you’re probably like me and think of a high end diamond retailer with every item neatly kept and secured in a glass case. Those guys don’t have to worry about shoplifters. Well, those aren’t the only pieces of jewelry that are worth stealing. Walk into any mall, or retail store and you’ll quickly notice that whole sections of the store are dedicated to necklaces, bracelets, earring and watches. If you’re like me, you’ll also notice that the vast majority of those items are in very minimal packaging and can be quickly and easily concealed. How can you prevent shoplifting on such a small item?

Any day of the week, I can walk into my store and head over to a few choice sections of the store and find evidence of theft. One of these locations is close to the jewelry/accessory department. Every day when I come to work, I check the shelves on this particular aisle for empty packages or discarded merchandise tags. One day, I was being extra nosey and lifted some basedecks. There, I found nearly 100 different tags for all sorts of bracelets and earrings. None of these items were protected by Alpha Jewel Loks (like some other higher end products were), so they were an easy target for this shoplifter. I went and reviewed video, but I didn’t have any coverage to that specific area of the store. 

About two weeks later, I went back to that same basedeck and again found about 50 discarded packages. I had to catch this shoplifter, so I moved a camera to give me eyes on this aisle and waited a few days before I checked again. In addition, I started tagging some of those lesser value items that I had been finding with the Alpha Jewel Lok to see what impact that may have. The great thing about these tags is that they actually protect the item and not just the packaging they are in. Basically, the only way to steal the jewelry would be to damage, or break it, making it useless for the thief. They are great at preventing shoplifting… that is, if they are used on the items that are getting stolen!

Well, another week or so went by and I again checked the same basedecks. Again, I found about 50 or so empty packages. Strangely enough, I also found packages for merchandise that were secured with the Alpha Jewel Lok, in addition to finding the tags hidden there as well. I was a bit annoyed since these tags were supposed to prevent shoplifting! I quickly dashed to my office to review the last few days and within an hour or so, I had identified the person responsible for theft. That person happened to be one of my jewelry department associates. 

After watching the video, I was able to see where she was taking the merchandise, removing the EAS devices and concealing them in her purse throughout the day. To mask the theft, she would hide the tags under the basedeck. After an investigation, it was uncovered that she had been selling the items online and making a de EAS labels  Alpha Jewel Lok scent amount of money doing so. Altogherth, she was responsible for about $5,000 in theft. 
 

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Stop Shoplifting With EAS Labels

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Stop Shoplifting With EAS Labels
At our manager’s meeting last week, we went around the room and everyone took a moment to tell about the external theft issues they had experienced lately.  There were stories of fraudulent refunds, fraudulent coupons, and boosters wiping out whole sections of merchandise.  Every store in our area has had issues, no matter the demographics.  My question to many of these managers was “What are you going to do to stop it from happening again?”  Some were going to limit the number of items on the shelf, some are going to walk down that aisle more often, but the smart ones said they were going to add EAS labels to the packages.
If you have an instance of external theft, it is usually not going to be an isolated event.  Once they have been successful, they will likely come back.  If they get away with it and have no problems the first time, they think your store is a sucker.  So you need to take the initiative, and get ahead of it, so it doesn’t happen again.  Adding EAS labels is one super simple and very effective method to take your store off the sucker list.  Put the labels in plain sight, and you let them know that you are aware of the problem, and you are doing something about it.  Hide them inside the packages as well, and the would be thief gets the scare of a lifetime when the Checkpoint System goes berserk on them when they get too close.  That’s how you send the message that you are in charge of your inventory.
Take my latest adventure for example.  I had a lady that came into my store with some body fragrance sprays.  They retail for about $12 each, and she has four of them.  And she wants a refund.  She tells me she is okay with just getting a store credit.  I smiled, and thought “I’ll bet you would.”  The funny thing is that she “beeped” when she came in the door, and I see there are EAS labels on the bottoms of the bottles.  I picked up one of them, walked over to the door, and sure enough…ding, ding, ding.  I silently came back over to the register , and she started stuttering and explaining that we must have forgotten to deactivate those.  I told her she must be right, and asked for her driver’s license.  She figured that was a sure sign she was getting the refund, so she happily handed it over.  I picked up a pen and piece of paper, and jotted down her information.  After I got her name, license number, and address I handed it back and told her I was not giving her the refund.  I also told her she was not getting those body sprays back either, and if she had a problem with that, I would call the police and let them help settle it.  Her mouth fell open, and all she could get out of her mouth was “Why did you want my license information?”  I told her it was so I could share her name and number with all the other stores in the area, so she would not be able to take merchandise and try to return it any more.  She turned around and walked out the door.  
I didn’t see her steal those sprays, so I definitely took a gamble with that, but it turned out I was right.  I trusted my gut, but I also trusted my EAS labels.  I am going to stop shoplifting in my store if it kills me, or at least put a major dent in it.  
For more information on EAS labels, contact us: 1.770.426.0547 or Antishoplifting.net

At our manager’s meeting last week, we went around the room and everyone took a moment to tell about the external theft issues they had experienced lately.  There were stories of fraudulent refunds, fraudulent coupons, and boosters wiping out whole sections of merchandise.  Every store in our area has had issues, no matter the demographics.  My question to many of these managers was “What are you going to do to stop it from happening again?”  Some were going to limit the number of items on the shelf, some are going to walk down that aisle more often, but the smart ones said they were going to add EAS labels to the packages.

If you have an instance of external theft, it is usually not going to be an isolated event.  Once they have been successful, they will likely come back.  If they get away with it and have no problems the first time, they think your store is a sucker.  So you need to take the initiative, and get ahead of it, so it doesn’t happen again.  Adding EAS labels is one super simple and very effective method to take your store off the sucker list.  Put the labels in plain sight, and you let them know that you are aware of the problem, and you are doing something about it.  Hide them inside the packages as well, and the would be thief gets the scare of a lifetime when the Checkpoint System goes berserk on them when they get too close. That’s how you send the message that you are in charge of your inventory.

Take my latest adventure for example.  I had a lady that came into my store with some body fragrance sprays.  They retail for about $12 each, and she has four of them.  And she wants a refund.  She tells me she is okay with just getting a store credit.  I smiled, and thought “I’ll bet you would.”  The funny thing is that she “beeped” when she came in the door, and I see there are EAS labels on the bottoms of the bottles.  I picked up one of them, walked over to the door, and sure enough…ding, ding, ding.  I silently came back over to the register , and she started stuttering and explaining that we must have forgotten to deactivate those.  I told her she must be right, and asked for her driver’s license.  She figured that was a sure sign she was getting the refund, so she happily handed it over.  I picked up a pen and piece of paper, and jotted down her information.  After I got her name, license number, and address I handed it back and told her I was not giving her the refund.  I also told her she was not getting those body sprays back either, and if she had a problem with that, I would call the police and let them help settle it.  Her mouth fell open, and all she could get out of her mouth was “Why did you want my license information?”  I told her it was so I could share her name and number with all the other stores in the area, so she would not be able to take merchandise and try to return it any more.  She turned around and walked out the door.  

I didn’t see her steal those sprays, so I definitely took a gamble with that, but it turned out I was right.  I trusted my gut, but I also trusted my EAS labels.  I am going to stop shoplifting in my store if it kills me, or at least put a major dent in it.  

For more information on EAS labels, contact us: 1.770.426.0547 or Antishoplifting.net

 

Prevent Shoplifting -You Can’t Do It All Yourself

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like you were the only one that was passionate about their job duties, and completing all of their daily tasks?  Unfortunately, when working in the retail loss prevention field, sometimes this is a reality.  It’s something that you need to identify early, and move quickly to make changes.  The struggle to prevent shoplifting in your store will only be made worse by store employees that are not on board with what needs to be done. Having your whole team on the same page is the best way to ensure success. It’s extremely difficult to try to make an impact by yourself, so training your team on awareness, and tasks that can later be delegated to them is priceless.  
I worked in a store once that I was immediately met with disgust on my very first day.  This wasn’t because anything I did myself, because I just started working there.  After talking with several employees, I quickly got the reason for this dislike of the loss prevention department.  I was basically told in so many words that loss prevention was useless and didn’t do anything but sit in the office.  I was shocked at this to say the least, but I was starting to understand why they felt that way.  Apparently the manager of the department that came before me wasn’t the best guy, would sleep in the office, and did a lot of other things that I can’t write about in this article.
I definitely had my work cut out for me at this particular store, but I knew if I didn’t change the store team’s perceptions, we would never be successful in things we were trying to accomplish.  I started talking to the store associates one on one and asking them how they thought I could do a better job than the last guy.  Of course there was a long list, but eventually they saw that I cared about the position and store, and I was not that guy.  I also had to train many of the associates on why we use retail anti-theft devices and how to use them.  I didn’t just tell them what to do and throw down an Alpha Spider Wrap, saying put this on that box. I actively participated with them, explaining why we use them, how they are beneficial, and then demonstrated how to use them properly.  
To get them excited about calling in tips on shoplifters, I offered them $5 gift cards for ever tip they called in that led to a shoplifter apprehension or recovery.  This gave them incentive to help me out, even if they didn’t like me at first.  It took a while to get to the point where they were all on board to help me prevent shoplifting in the store, the satisfaction of getting them all to change their perceptions, and turn around to head in the right direction was all worth it in the end.  You can use all the retail anti-theft devices in the world to protect your merchandise, but if your own staff doesn’t care at all about preventing theft, you’ll be fighting a losing battle.  Employee awareness is one of the best ways to help you reduce loss in your store, so make sure you are properly training your team to help your store successfully prevent shoplifting.
For more information contact us: (prevent shoplifting) or call 1.770.426.0547

Have you ever been in a situation where you felt like you were the only one that was passionate about their job duties, and completing all of their daily tasks?  Unfortunately, when working in the retail loss prevention field, sometimes this is a reality.  It’s something that you need to identify early, and move quickly to make changes.  The struggle to prevent shoplifting in your store will only be made worse by store employees that are not on board with what needs to be done. Having your whole team on the same page is the best way to ensure success. It’s extremely difficult to try to make an impact by yourself, so training your team on awareness, and tasks that can later be delegated to them is priceless.  

I worked in a store once that I was immediately met with disgust on my very first day.  This wasn’t because anything I did myself, because I just started working there.  After talking with several employees, I quickly got the reason for this dislike of the loss prevention department.  I was basically told in so many words that loss prevention was useless and didn’t do anything but sit in the office.  I was shocked at this to say the least, but I was starting to understand why they felt that way.  Apparently the manager of the department that came before me wasn’t the best guy, he would sleep in the office, and did a lot of other things that I can’t write about in this article.

I definitely had my work cut out for me at this particular store, but I knew if I didn’t change the store team’s perceptions, we would never be successful in things we were trying to accomplish.  I started talking to the store associates one on one and asking them how they thought I could do a better job than the last guy.  Of course there was a long list, but eventually they saw that I cared about the position and store, and I was not that guy.  I also had to train many of the associates on why we use retail anti-theft devices and how to use them.  I didn’t just tell them what to do and throw down an Alpha Spider Wrap, saying put this on that box. I actively participated with them, explaining why we use them, how they are beneficial, and then demonstrated how to use them properly.  

To get them excited about calling in tips on shoplifters, I offered them $5 gift cards for ever tip they called in that led to a shoplifter apprehension or recovery.  This gave them incentive to help me out, even if they didn’t like me at first.  It took a while to get to the point where they were all on board to help me prevent shoplifting in the store, the satisfaction of getting them all to change their perceptions, and turn around to head in the right direction was all worth it in the end.  You can use all the retail anti-theft devices in the world to protect your merchandise, but if your own staff doesn’t care at all about preventing theft, you’ll be fighting a losing battle.  Employee awareness is one of the best ways to help you reduce loss in your store, so make sure you are properly training your team to help your store successfully prevent shoplifting.

For more information contact us: Prevent Shoplifting or call 1.770.426.0547